Why a mysterious black briefcase follows the US president everywhere

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MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Military & Defense Select   October 01, 2016 Why a mysterious black briefcase follows the US president everywhere The so-called nuclear Football is a black leather briefcase that... Read» Share this story: I wore the helmet of America's most expensive war machine and there's nothing quite like it WASHINGTON, D.C. —The F-35 Lightning II is without doubt one of...  Read» Share this story: We spent a day with the people who fly and fix the F-35 — here's what they have to say about the most expensive weapons project in history JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland — In a nondescript US military...  Read» Share this story: The Philippines' president is trying to cozy up to China, but his bloody drug war may undermine his efforts Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has attracted international...  Read» Share this story: 24 photos that show the synchronized chaos of America's aircraft-carrier flight decks America's aircraft carriers are the heart of the US Navy and serve as...  Read» Former Navy SEAL Jesse Ventura says 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle shouldn't be remembered as a hero VIDEO: Former Navy SEAL Jesse Ventura says "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle should not be remembered as a hero.  Read» Behold, the largest plane in the US Air Force At 222 feet across, almost 300 feet long, and 65 feet tall at its tail...  Read» Advertisement There is a secret US government airline that flies out of commercial airports The US government has a top-secret airline it uses to ferry workers and contractors to top secret sites like Area 51 and the Nevada Test Range. Here's how it all works.  Read» Share this story: The DEA paid $9 million to 'deactivated' sources The Drug Enforcement Administration's management of its confidential...  Read» Share this story: Italian Anti-Mafia police recovered two stolen Van Gogh paintings worth $4.5 million VIDEO: Two stolen Van Gogh paintings were recovered by Italian Anti-Mafia police during a raid on a crime syndicate suspected of cocaine trafficking.  Read» Share this story: The world in photos this week A selection of photos from some of the biggest news that you might have...  Read» Share this story: See Also The F-35 and A-10 are finally going head to head to see which is better for close air support Finally, the F-35 Lightning II and A-10 Warthog will face off in...   Read»   The 25 most ruthless leaders of all time One man's hero is another man's tyrant, a popular aphorism goes. But...   Read»   This might be the most badass cockpit selfie ever taken This is retired US Air Force Major Brian Shul in full flight suit gear...   Read»   How one of the world's most advanced missile-defense systems works in one graphic WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of North Korea's latest, and...   Read»   Share: Share: Share: Share: Share this:    Email sent to:     |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011