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Former Chiefs Urge Congress to Boost Military Funding

7/9/2025

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In a powerful call to action, six former Air Force Chiefs and nine retired generals are urging Congress to triple F-35A purchases to 75 and reinstate funding for the E-7 Wedgetail. They warn that current Pentagon budget cuts threaten military readiness amid rising global tensions, with the House Appropriations Committee's funding deemed inadequate for future defense needs.

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In a powerful call to action, six former Air Force Chiefs and nine retired generals are urging Congress to triple F-35A purchases to 75 and reinstate funding for the E-7 Wedgetail. They warn that current Pentagon budget cuts threaten military readiness amid rising global tensions, with the House Appropriations Committee's funding deemed inadequate for future defense needs.