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Richard Blumenthal: And if I could ask just one more question, please? In terms of continuing proficiency, the administrative duties…

On the recordMarch 21, 2017
And if I could ask just one more question, please? In terms of continuing proficiency, the administrative duties, personnel tempo, when someone comes home they want to stay proficient, ready, are they getting enough time actually in the air flying?
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal questions the flying time for pilots returning home.

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