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Air Force at Breaking Point | US News
The Air Force’s top lieutenant just dropped a bombshell: the service is older, smaller, and less ready than it needs to be. With planes over 40 years old, critical parts missing, and maintenance delays skyrocketing from 31% to 73% in just five years, the Air Force is struggling to keep up — especially as aircraft vanish in combat and munitions run dangerously low. Lohmeier’s blunt message? It’s not about shiny new jets — it’s about fixing the broken system, fast. The FY2027 budget is the make-or-break moment to rebuild readiness, ramp up production, and get the fleet flying again — with…
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