Officials Say Damage Could Get Worse If Congress Does Not Act To Avoid Automatic Cuts In FY2104
Air Force leaders announced July 15 that flying training would resume at numerous units, bringing an end to the three-month halt that resulted from the budget sequestration reductions. Congress approved a $1.8 billion reprogramming request that transferred money from several programs to pay for near-term shortfalls in war funding, which allowed flight training to resume.
Aircraft Unexpectedly Moved During Refueling Operation
Canada's fleet of Sea King helicopters has been grounded by the country's Department of National Defense. The move came late Monday after a Sea King's main rotor touched the tarmac during a refueling operation at CFB Halifax in Nova Scotia.
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