War on terrorism—in pictures 

The Tribune
November 17, 2001

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United Airlines announced that it will install an advanced Taser weapon device, pictured here at United Airlines headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, on November 15, 2001, in every cockpit on all its aircraft, subject to relevant approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration. The device shown in the image has been disabled and the end covered with tape to prevent accidental discharge. —REUTERS