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What To Know The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and carry nuclear or precision-guided conventional ordnance, according to the U.S. Air Force.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Trevor Ball, a former US Army senior explosive ordnance disposal team member who reviewed the footage, said weapon fragments from the scene are consistent with the M339, an Israeli tank projectile.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Since aid was frozen in late January, four unexploded ordnance accidents have been reported in Laos — leading to two deaths and five injuries across three provinces, according to local authorities.
—Anton L. Delgado, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Several Navy units were involved in the operation, including explosive ordnance disposal specialists, engineers, divers and salvage experts.
—Kristina Davis, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Trevor Ball, a former US Army senior explosive ordnance disposal team member who reviewed the footage, said weapon fragments from the scene are consistent with the M339, an Israeli tank projectile.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Since aid was frozen in late January, four unexploded ordnance accidents have been reported in Laos — leading to two deaths and five injuries across three provinces, according to local authorities.
—Anton L. Delgado, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Several Navy units were involved in the operation, including explosive ordnance disposal specialists, engineers, divers and salvage experts.
—Kristina Davis, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Ordnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordnance. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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