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Air Force Deactivates, Realigns HQ, Major Commands

Pat Host

Monday, July 14th, 2014

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Air Force Deactivates, Realigns HQ, Major Commands

Air Force B-2 (left), F-22. Photo: U.S. Air Force

The Air Force is deactivating and realigning organizations at headquarters Air Force, major commands, numbered air forces and field operating agencies, with a goal of saving $1.6 billion across the Air Force over the next five years, according to a service statement. Known as the Air Force Management Headquarters Review, the changes are a result of an effort to reduce overhead costs, increase efficiencies, eliminate redundant activities and improve effectiveness and business processes. The changes will also help meet the…

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