During a recent visit to Europe, new Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne gave an interesting response to a question from a reporter for Stars and Stripes. The question concerned production of the F-22 Raptor. The Pentagon recently capped production at only 183 fighters, a number that Gen. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff, said would be sufficient for only seven squadrons. Wynne, on the other hand, maintained that he was sure that the Air Force would be able to field seven squadrons “and perhaps even more.” As we reported, the fat lady hasn’t sung yet, because a new administration might decide to keep on building toward the Air Force goal of 381 Raptors, even after production is supposed to stop in 2010. Wynne may have been blue-skying the situation. Or, he may know something we don’t know.
How Miss America 2024 Took the Air Force Somewhere New
Dec. 20, 2024
When 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh became the first ever active service member crowned Miss America on Jan. 14, top Air Force officials recognized a rare opportunity to reach women and girls who otherwise might not consider military service as an option.