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Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress

“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.

By Joe Gould

7 months ago

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, is hosed down, June 8, 2022, after his final flight at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The "fini-flight" is an Air Force tradition where family, friends and coworkers hose down an aviator after their last flight in the service. (R.J. Oriez/Air Force)

‘Take the handcuffs off’: Retiring Materiel Command boss remains bullish on airmen’s innovative abilities

Gen. Arnold Bunch retired Monday as Air Force Materiel Command boss after nearly 40 years in uniform.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

Unclear when Boeing will deliver new Air Force One planes, says Air Force general

The first new VC-25B was set to be delivered in 2024, but development has been delayed due to issues with a key supplier.

By Valerie Insinna

23 months ago

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