Marines May Lose Two V-22 Ospreys If Sequestration Continues

By Lee Hudson / April 3, 2014 at 2:47 PM
The Marine Corps may lose two V-22 squadrons across the future years defense plan and two V-22 aircraft in fiscal year 2015 if sequestration continues, a three-star general warned a House subcommittee on Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Glenn Walters, deputy commandant for programs and resources, warned of threats to the V-22 multiyear buy during a hearing of the House Armed Services tactical air and land subcommittee on April 2. In FY-15, the service is requesting $1.53 billion to buy 19 MV-22s,...

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