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US Air Force faces $14B sustainment funding gap amid supply chain strain

US Air Force officials report a $14 billion shortfall in sustainment funding, driven by supply chain and maintenance backlogs. The gap underscores growing pressure on readiness as the service seeks additional budget allocations. Uncertainty remains over whether Congress will approve the required supplemental funding.

Defense Newsabout 14 hours agoUSengCredibility 31%View source

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#us-air-force#supply-chain#maintenance#readiness#budget#sustainment

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