A new Gallup Poll shows that Americans still view the war in Iraq and terrorism as the top two priorities for Congress and the Administration. An overwhelming 47 percent of survey respondents cited the war in Iraq as their top “unprompted” concern. Gallup pollsters simply asked what should be the top priorities. Ranking second was terrorism or national security at 20 percent.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.