The Air Force’s initial share of the $400 billion, 12-year defense budget cut imposed by President Obama is $49 billion from the next five years, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Philip Breedlove said Wednesday. Addressing AFA’s Mitchell Institute in Arlington, Va., Breedlove apologized for the brevity of his appearance, saying he had to resume a presentation to service Secretary Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz “about how we’re going to get through the next five years without $49 billion.” Breedlove said the intensive budget cutting drill has consumed “the last 10 days of my life,” and he was heading back to “defend my skin.” He warned contractors attending the event that the Air Force will be even more financially constrained and will insist more than ever on programs being delivered as promised, on time and on budget.
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…