These units operate a network of early warning of ballistic missile launches.
The 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, part of Space Delta 6, based at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, also is based at Pituffik. Pituffik Space Base also hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which is part Space Delta 4, headquartered at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. It is operated by the 821st Space Base Group, a unit of Space Base Delta 1 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The base, built in 1951, is home to DoD’s northernmost deepwater port and has a 10,000-foot runway. has demonstrated its respect to the friendship between us, recognizing cultural heritage, and the history of the base,” said Motzfeldt. “With the decision to rename Thule, the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark Alan Leventhal. Saltzman noted that the United States views the Arctic region as one of strategic power competition in light of Russia’s significant presence and efforts by China to expand its influence there.Īlso at the ceremony were Greenlandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Business, and Trade Vivian Motzfeldt and U.S. military’s northernmost installation, Pituffik is located approximately 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle on the northwestern coast of Greenland. Pituffik (pronounced bee-doo-FEEK) is the traditional Greenlandic name of the region where the base is located. Chance Saltzman at the renaming ceremony April 6 said the new name acknowledges the “rich cultural heritage of Greenland and its people and how important they are to the sustainment of this installation against the harsh environment north of the Arctic Circle.” military installation in Greenland where Space Force units conduct missile warning operations, has been renamed Pituffik Space Base.Ĭhief of Space Operations Gen. SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99) was recorded live at the Elysée Montmartre, mixed by Mark Plati, and features Page Hamilton - guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey - bass, vocals, Mark Plati – guitar, Sterling Campbell – drums, Mike Garson – piano, keyboards, synthesisers and Emm Gryner and Holly Palmer – backing vocals.WASHINGTON - Thule Air Base, a U.S. 'Drive-In Saturday' had not been performed since 1974, and ‘hours…’ track 'Something In The Air' made its live debut at this show. Standout tracks include ‘Can’t Help Thinking About Me’ first released in 1966 and not performed live in over 30 years, 'Word On A Wing' from Station To Station was reinstated into the set after an absence of 23 years. For this special limited run of gigs Bowie dug deep into his back catalogue making these shows particularly memorable.
YOUTUBE SOMETHING IN THE AIR FULL
The Elysée Montmartre performance was one of only seven full shows performed during the promotion of the ‘hours…’ album. The day of the show was a momentous one for Bowie, as that afternoon he was awarded the Commandeurs of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the highest artistic honour that France can bestow. SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99) is a 15-track live album, featuring 12 previously unreleased recordings and three tracks used as B-sides for singles from the ‘hours…’ album.
The previously unreleased David Bowie live album, ‘DAVID BOWIE SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99)’ recorded live at the Elysée Montmartre on 14th October, 1999, is available to stream from 14th August.ĭRIVE-IN SATURDAY from the same show is available as audio from 7th August, with the video premiere on YouTube this evening at 19:00 GMT.
YOUTUBE SOMETHING IN THE AIR SERIES
Parlophone Records is proud to announce the third in a series of three digital David Bowie live releases from the 90s. 'DRIVE-IN SATURDAY' FROM THE ALBUM AUDIO AVAILABLE 7th AUGUST
“I guess you know I never wanted anyone more than you”ĭAVID BOWIE ‘SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99)' ALBUM AVAILABLE TO STREAM FROM 14th AUGUST
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