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the economy still in a downfall—most analysts say the struggle back up will be long and hard—military enlisted recruiting continues strong, according to the November data released by the Pentagon on Dec. 10. The second month of the new fiscal year mirrors the strong showing in October and the final tally for Fiscal 2008. The Air National Guard is continuing to lead the recruiting efforts for the Total Air Force, besting the active duty and Air Force Reserve Command percentages again. All three air components achieved 100 percent or better of their November goals. The other services also met or exceeded their goals.
Boeing received a $2.47 billion Air Force contract Nov. 25 for 15 more KC-46s, bringing to 183 the number of Pegasus tankers on contract to all customers, foreign and domestic. The new contract—for Lot 12 of the initially planned KC-46 buy—is to be completed by 2029.
