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On the recordJune 1, 2023
Should new aircraft be fielded in a manner that is proportional to the Guard's operational contributions?
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
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Editor's note · Context

Collins questions the disproportionate allocation of new aircraft to the Guard.

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