National Guard Faces Looming Fighter Jet Shortfall

A critical shortage of fighter aircraft, coupled with a lack of pilots and maintenance crews, threatens the U.S. National Guard's readiness for future conflicts.

Discovered 2024-05-01T06:51:25.846269-07:00 | 2024-05-01T06:51:25.846269-07:00

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