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Air Force

Ayotte Holds James’ Confirmation For Air Force Secretary Over A-10s

Friday, September 27th, 2013

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Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) Wednesday placed a hold on the confirmation of Deborah James becoming the next Air Force secretary, according to an Ayotte aide. The aide said yesterday Ayotte is concerned the Air Force’s rumored plans to divest the A-10 fleet before the service has a replacement, specifically the F-35, could create a capability gap and cost lives. Ayotte’s aide provided a briefing slide with the Air Combat Command logo that suggests a fighter…

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