2 sources · first reported Yesterday

The Congressional Research Service has released a report on the US Air Force's fighter force structure, detailing various missions and inventory levels. Congress may consider altering the force structure due to pilot shortages and proposals to divest older aircraft.
The report's findings have significant implications for the US Air Force's ability to carry out its missions, and Congress's potential alterations to the force structure could impact national security and defense capabilities.
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