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Offline rangerrebew

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U.S. Air Force Faces Fighter Pilot Shortage Amid Training Challenges
« on: May 18, 2025, 10:12:56 am »
U.S. Air Force Faces Fighter Pilot Shortage Amid Training Challenges

The U.S. Air Force is grappling with a significant fighter pilot shortage, falling short by approximately 1,142 pilots as of 2024. This deficit, coupled with reduced training hours, raises concerns about the readiness of the force compared to rapidly advancing adversaries like China.

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Re: U.S. Air Force Faces Fighter Pilot Shortage Amid Training Challenges
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2025, 10:14:35 am »
From what I read, of all the military branches, it seems the AF is most intent on being woke.  Maybe that is making people shy away. :shrug:
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Re: U.S. Air Force Faces Fighter Pilot Shortage Amid Training Challenges
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2025, 11:22:26 am »
Quote from: rangerrebew on May 18, 2025, 10:14:35 am
From what I read, of all the military branches, it seems the AF is most intent on being woke.  Maybe that is making people shy away. :shrug:

Yep, and plus the lack of planes to fly.
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