Last week China revealed that it planned to increase its 2007 military budget by 17.8 percent, which Rep. Ike Skelton (R-Mo.), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee called “the biggest increase in defense spending in five year.” In remarks at Wednesday’s budget hearing, Skelton went on to decry China’s recent anti-satellite test, the potential for “miscalculation” in the Taiwan strait, and China’s growing influence in Latin America and Africa. US Pacific Command chief, Adm. William Fallon told the panel that he is “concerned” about Beijing’s “continued double-digit” defense spending, however, he believe progress in military-to-military relations has been “positive.” He expects to see more “transparency and reciprocity.”
New Air Force PT Uniforms to Hit Shelves in July
May 1, 2024
The Air Force’s new physical training uniforms have been a long time coming. The clothing set was first unveiled in 2021, with a promised 2022 debut. But supply chain issues delayed its arrival multiple times, according to the Air Force. But finally, Airmen are expected to be able to buy…