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BREAKING: US Air Force combat forces, Thunderbirds to fly again after being grounded by budget cuts | |
| z3rschmetterling Offer Upgrade  User ID: 43160283  Germany07/15/2013 11:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "16 Air Force squadrons & Thunderbirds grounded by budget cuts to fly again thanks to money shift, but no airshows for Thunderbirds this year." what could you need an additional 16 Air Force squadrons for?  |
| z3rschmetterling (OP) User ID: 43160283 Germany07/15/2013 11:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: BREAKING: US Air Force combat forces, Thunderbirds to fly again after being grounded by budget cuts [link to www.usatoday.com] NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Air Force says many of its combat air forces will start flying again after being grounded since April because of budget cuts. The grounding affected about one-third of the Air Force's active-duty combat aircraft, including squadrons of fighters, bombers, and airborne warning and control craft. Air Combat Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia said planes in the U.S., Europe and the Pacific would become airborne again starting Monday. The popular Thunderbirds demonstration team will also start flying again. The Defense Department received authority from Congress to shift about $7.5 billion from lower priority accounts to more vital operations. The Air Force says the restored flying hours represent about $208 million of that allocation authorized by Congress. The restoration of flying hours will last through Oct. 1. Last Edited by z3rschmetterling on 07/15/2013 11:46 AM |
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| z3rschmetterling (OP) User ID: 43160283 Germany07/15/2013 12:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: BREAKING: US Air Force combat forces, Thunderbirds to fly again after being grounded by budget cuts “The resumption of flying units in the combat Air Force represents the Air Force’s commitment to current combat readiness,” said spokesman Vic Johnston for the 633rd Air Base Wing. The other units are fighter, bomber, and airborne warning and control system squadrons. The decision was made Friday, and operations can start Monday, but will take a few days to implement, Mr. Johnston said. Last Edited by z3rschmetterling on 07/15/2013 12:12 PM |
