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As Air Force plans for new aircraft, senators worry about capability gaps

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., worried the Air Force could find itself without enough aircraft to conduct battlefield management or rescue downed personnel.

By Stephen Losey

13 months ago

The next secretary of defense should be a woman

Four female lawmakers currently serving in Congress would bring as much or more credentials than most of the 27 men who have been defense secretary, says the author of this commentary.

By Lawrence J. Korb

3 years ago

Deported veterans fought for this country. It’s time to fight for them, too

Sen. Tammy Duckworth says we should be honoring those immigrants who can’t even vote yet, but who love this country so much they’re willing to die for it.

By Sen. Tammy Duckworth

4 years ago

This new law gives vet small business owners surplus federal equipment — for free

The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act allows veteran small business owners to acquire surplus federal equipment, effectively free of charge.

By Sen. Tammy Duckworth

4 years ago

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