Incoming chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) has laid out priorities for the 110th Congress. Leading the list of six items, of course, is Iraq, followed by Afghanistan. Fourth on the list, behind a wider look at the war on terror, is “fixing US forces.” Skelton, who says his committee will “ensure that the military gets the people, equipment, and training needed,” has been a long-time proponent of a strong defense. He also has been particularly vociferous this year about the state of Army readiness, lately gaining great support lately from Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker, but let’s not forget that the thousands of airmen filling in for soldiers are costing the Air Force money it doesn’t have.
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
