Congress Rejects F117 Funding Plus-Up As USAF Works To Reduce Cost
Three of the four congressional defense committees have objected to the Air Force's request for an additional $136.9 million to put toward C-17 engine sustainment, a funding need caused by unexpectedly expensive maintenance on the F117 attributed to high-stress operations in the Middle East.
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