A recent Gallup poll shows that a greater majority of Americans believe the US made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq. Heading closer to mid-term elections, some 56 percent believe it was a mistake compared to 49 percent in the summer. The negative view of US involvement has prevailed over the past two years, but the latest results show a wider divide. The negative outlook is even gaining ground among staunch Republicans and remains strong among Democrats and Independents.
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.