Keys further said he doesn’t foresee a “train wreck” in tactical forces, where large numbers of airplanes must retire before the new ones arrive, although “there’s always an opportunity for a train wreck to happen” if a huge technical problem grounds a fleet. Keys said he’s willing to trade “a little risk” in the form of a short-term drop in fighter tails, if it means he can get the F/A-22 and F-35 on schedule. Keys added that the Air Force will have enough warning to take steps to keep the fighter fleet viable a while longer, but the cost would be unappetizing. When they come on line, the F/A-22 and F-35 will rapidly overcome any capability lost to a shortage of tails, he said.
Airman 1st Class Marcus White-Allen concocted a story to cover up that he fired his M18 9mm pistol into Airman Braden Lovan’s chest killing him on July 20, two Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY testified during separate courts martial proceedings on Oct. 30-31.
