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M.B. Mack

Hegseth's Defense Department Chartered New England Patriots Plane to 'Move Military Personnel' for Flights to Guantanamo

A New England Patriots plane was used for a military flight to Guantánamo Bay, sparking criticism over the team's indirect involvement in government operations. (Credit: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

A plane owned by the New England Patriots was used to transport U.S. military personnel to and from Guantánamo Bay, raising ethical questions about the NFL team's aircraft being linked to controversial detention operations.

The Patriots own two Boeing 767s, operated by Omni Air International, a charter company that contracts with the Department of Defense, as reported by WBUR. While the planes are typically used for team travel, they are also loaned out for military charters when not in use.

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