Air Force Moves Ahead With Major Reorganization

February 01 2011

USA

Details are emerging of a major reorganization of the U.S. Air Force as part of its cost-cutting efforts, reports the Air Force Times.

As part of a two-year program, around 700 posts will be cut, along with several numbered air forces. Air operations centers are expected to be merged.

According to Air Force Secretary Michael Donley, the 13th, 17th and 19th air forces will be deactivated and their missions merged with major commands. The 13th, based at Joint Base Pearl...

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