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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Given that in FY11 the Air Force will use both voluntary and involuntary measures to reduce end-strength, why does it make sense for the Air Force in FY12 to add 600 people to its active duty end-strength?
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson questions the logic of increasing Air Force personnel while reducing numbers.

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