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 Modernization & Recapitalization 
 

Wright-Patt-Gate
How an encounter at an Air Force base entrance may delay, yet again, the KC-X tanker.
No Joke
US Aerospace: Ukrainian-made AN-112 real competitor for KC-X contract
Mounting Opposition
Shades of BRAC 2005 overshadow USAF's C-130 transfer plan.
The Extent of the Problem
Lawmakers fear USAF's present fighter strategy will bankrupt the Air Guard.
Extremely Complex and Unique
The Air Force is taking the reins of developing the MOP bunker-buster bomb.
Living in the Breach
Pentagon officials are already acting as if the F-35 program has breached Nunn-McCurdy.
Looking Ahead
Barring further disruption, KC-X tankers should be operating around 2017.
Not Date Driven
The Air Force is re-examining when its first F-35 combat unit will be ready.
Intelligent Design
The reserve is not meant to mobilize as quickly as the active force, but that doesn't mean it should get shorted when it comes to new weapons.
Heads Will Roll
Schwartz says the recent firing of the F-35 program manager is just the start.
Today’s Perspective
Ongoing wars are driving USAF's pursuit of robust air mobility, ISR, C2, and partnership-building capacity.
No More Strategic Airlift
The newly completed MCRS would halt C-17 construction and retire least capable C-5s.
What You See is What You Get
With no new programs, Donley expects LRS work to sustain engineering expertise but says supplier base is another matter.
Modest Growth
USAF seeks $140.4 billion in Fiscal 2011, including $20.8 billion for the wars.
Continuing Gates Reform Budget
DOD seeks record $708 billion in Fiscal 2011.
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Appreciative Host
"I know you're here during a difficult time. You're here through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. I promise you, we will find turkeys."
—Republic of Lithuania Chief of Defence Maj. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, expressing his thanks to airmen of the 493rd Fighter Squadron from RAF Lakenheath, Britain, who on Sept. 1, 2010, began a four-month stint with their F-15s in Lithuania to protect the airspace of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under NATO's Baltic air policing mission.
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Family Momentum
"In many ways, this was what the Year of the Air Force Family was all about—connecting airmen and their families with the resources they need. I have confidence the Air Force will capitalize on this strong momentum in the years ahead by continuing to improve our family support programs and ensuring people know what resources are available."
—Suzie Schwartz, wife of USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, commenting on the accomplishments of the Year of the Air Force Family initiative that concluded in July, in a statement provided to the Daily Report, Aug. 22, 2010.
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