Air Mobility Command’s Phoenix Stripe program attracted 46 junior NCOs and civilians from across the Air Force to Scott AFB, Ill., to take part in the highly selective professional development program that offers an overview of AMC operations. This year’s program included airmen from other commands, Scott civilian employees, and Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command airmen.
The new defense reconciliation bill includes $7.2 billion for Air Force and Navy aviation accounts, almost half of which will buy more F-15EXs. While electronic warfare, drones, connectivity and airlift all get attention, the F-35 was conspicuously absent from the package, with no explanation given.