House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness

Air Force

Armed services taking deep dive into training accidents, mitigation strategies

The armed services are focusing on training, tempo and maintenance to reduce the number of mishaps that lead to injuries and fatalities.

Defense

FILE - This Sept. 2, 2015 file photo shows an F-16, below, escorting two F-35 jets, above, after arriving the latter arrived at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies are rolling out their new stealth fighter jet, a cutting-edge plane that costs about $100 million each. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Air Force needs more manpower to improve readiness

Air Force