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Air Force nominees face questions on fighter recapitalization, tanker shortfalls and basing for C‑130Js
Summary
Dr. Troy Mink and other nominees were asked about fighter fleet age and size, pilot shortfalls, tanker procurement and KC‑46 basing, and localized basing requests including C‑130J allocations to specific Air National Guard wings.
Committee members pressed Dr. Troy Mink and other nominees on Air Force force structure and readiness, including the size and age of fighter fleets, pilot shortages, tanker procurement and specific basing requests for C‑130Js and KC‑46 tankers.
Senators raised specific readiness concerns: retention and training for fighter pilots, the average age of Air Force aircraft and whether active and…
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