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Air Force Chief Requests Supplemental Funding and $1.5 Trillion Budget
The Air Force chief called for additional funding and a $1.5 trillion budget as officials discuss defense spending levels. The request comes amid ongoing budget deliberations.
Jul 16, 1:45 PM·1m read1 source
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The Air Force chief requested a supplemental funding measure and a $1.5 trillion budget during current defense spending discussions. The request addresses immediate operational needs and long-term planning requirements, according to the statement.
Officials are reviewing overall defense allocations without a finalized total. The Air Force proposal seeks to cover both near-term shortfalls and future modernization programs. The $1.5 trillion figure represents the service's requested topline across the budget period under consideration.
Congressional committees will continue reviewing the proposal alongside other service requests. No vote timeline has been announced.
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