Data Points Archive

Data Points Archive for 2010

	Mind the Gap *Aug. 12, 2010—*The Air Force projects a shortfall in its tactical aircraft inventory starting in 2012 and persisting for at least two decades, even with optimistic F-35 assumptions.
	Being Transparent *May 17, 2010—*Between signing the new START treaty in April and submitting it to the Senate May 13, the Administration opened the books on the nation's nuclear stockpile.
	Airpower Numbers Jump in Afghanistan *February 18, 2010—*A dramatic rise in CAS and ISR sorties and airdrops in Afghanistan is testament to heightened operations.
	Losing the Edge January 26, 2010—If current trends in DOD spending continue, the US military could lose its technological edge.
	The Very Operational Reserves January 5, 2010—USAF fully integrated its reserve components decades ago and could not operate without them.

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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.