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In a $7.2 billion wish list of items the Air Force will submit to Congress, the service is asking for funds to restore the five F-35 joint strike fighters and eight C-130J transport planes it was forced to cut in its latest budget request. – Defense News
The Navy and Marine Corps are both asking for additional F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in unfunded priority lists sent to Congress, according to documents obtained by Military.com. – Military.com
Justin Johnson writes: In an increasingly dangerous world, meeting that constitutional responsibility is paramount. National weakness invites aggression. Our weakened military condition—coupled with our withdrawal from critical regions around the world—has emboldened our competitors to exploit situations that should never have been allowed to develop in the first place. Congress should pass a budget that not only meets our fiscal challenges head-on but strengthens our nation at a time of spreading instability. It can be done. – Real Clear Defense
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