The situation has not improved. While the ability to place some A-10s into Backup Aircraft Inventory status as well as using contract support will help relieve some immediate pressure, Air Force Active-Duty maintenance manning levels continue to fall short.
Mike Lee: “The situation has not improved. While the ability to place some A-10s into Backup Aircraft Inventory status as well as…”
On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
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Updating on the Air Force's maintenance challenges amid new weapon systems and staffing shortages.
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