On the recordMarch 2, 2016
Twenty-five years of continuous deployments, troubled acquisition programs, and frequent aircraft divestments have left us with the oldest and smallest Air Force in history.
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McCain highlights the challenges facing the Air Force due to budget cuts and operational demands.
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