Air National Guard to Take Bulk of Air Force Cuts 

(Feb. 3) The National Guard Association of the United States today  released the following statement by retired Maj. Gen. Gus L. Hargett Jr., the NGAUS president:

“Even after two media briefings, we still only know a few details of the Air Force’s fiscal 2013 budget request. Nevertheless, this much is painfully apparent: the Air Force’s definition of ‘balanced’ cuts tilts heavily against the nation’s most experienced and cost-effective flying units.

“Despite claims last week that reductions to Air Force aircraft and personnel would be ‘balanced’ across the active component, the National Guard and the Reserves, the Air National Guard is apparently taking the bulk of the cuts.

“This not only squanders the opportunity to leverage the Air Guard to retain combat capability   at a time when reductions must be made, it reduces the Air Force’s ability to quickly respond to unforeseen contingencies in the future. (Read more)
 

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