Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

I led a bipartisan letter to both of you in October expressing concern about any change in the current acquisition plan, as had been rumored...

I am concerned that a reduction in Primary Aircraft Authorization (PAA) could impact C-130H squadron readiness to meet both federal and stat...

That's critical if we're going to get the workforce we need for the future.

Numerous force structure studies have shown the need for between 141 and 171 aircraft to meet rescue requirement demands.