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Air Force Announces Resumption Of Flight Training

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

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Air Force Announces Resumption Of Flight Training

The Air Force said Monday flight training would temporarily resume for numerous units after a three-month halt due to budget reductions from sequestration. The return to flight was made possible by congressional approval of a $1.8 billion reprogramming request that transferred money from several programs to pay for near-term shortfalls in war funding. Air Force Thunderbirds will temporarily return to the skies after a three-month halt due to sequestration. Photo: Air Force. The service said sequestration budget cuts cost it $10…

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