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What the US military did well (and badly) with China’s balloon

By Tom Rogan

Published February 7, 2023 7:19pm ET

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What the US military did well (and badly) with China’s balloon — This image provided by the U.S. Navy shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recovering a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 5, 2023. | (U.S. Navy via AP)

The U.S. military’s record on dealing with China’s spy balloon challenge? It’s a mixed bag.

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