USAF Gen. Bruce Carlson took command of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, on Friday. He replaces Gen. Gregory S. Martin, who retired after 35 years of service. Carlson had most recently served as commander of 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, La.
The Air Force ramped up operations and maintenance spending to keep its F-35A fighters flying over the past six years, but readiness continues to lag behind goals, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.