What kind of message do you think it sends to pilots who are willing to join this program on their own dime, take personal vacation days off of work, pay for their own lodging to train for the privilege and the honor of protecting their fellow citizens?
Cravaack questions the impact of budget cuts on volunteer pilots training for security.
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