sentences:  One senior Bush administration counter-terrorism official said it was ‘a real finger-biting period’ because they came very close to ordering a shot against a general aircraft.Finally, when the Cessna came within three miles of the White House - just a few minutes flying time - it altered course
  
  Also, DC ANG units have been deployed overseas as part of Operation Northern and Southern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq as well as other locations as directed.D.C.