From Congressman Steve Buyer’s perspective, the recent get together he had with representatives of four veterans’ service organizations produced a “good and positive session.” The Indiana Republican acknowledged, though, that the parties “did not agree on all topics.” VSOs and even some other lawmakers have criticized Buyer for changing the timing of their testimony on the budget for Veterans Affairs. Buyer, who is chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, met with The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US, Disabled Veterans of America, and AMVETS.
The last remaining T-1 Jayhawk at JBSA-Randolph, Texas, took its final flight to the "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on July 15. The 99th Flying Training Squadron will train pilots using T-6 and simulator until it gets T-7 Red Hawk in fiscal 2026.