On the recordDecember 6, 2017
the defense bill was passed through this committee without a single dissenting vote
Source
congress.govthe defense bill was passed through this committee without a single dissenting vote
McCain highlights the bipartisan support for the defense bill.
Share & report
More from John McCain
does the Air Force have a long term modernization plan for the B-52 that takes a holistic view of the aircraft
The 21CSC initiative has received bipartisan support in Congress from Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Michael Bennet (D-CO)
The Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) required the Air Force to maintain a minimum of 1,900 fighter aircraft, of which at least 1,100 would be combat coded.
Major General Robinson, the Air Force has reported a shortage of approximately 2,000 pilots, including a shortage of 950 fighter pilots, essentially unchanged since last year.