Schwartz Outlines Top Four Items Not Funded in FY-10 Budget Request

By John Reed / May 19, 2009 at 5:00 AM
The Air Force's top general today outlined the four big-ticket items he would like to see added to the Pentagon's fiscal year 2010 budget. These weapons programs come in addition to the service's -- relatively small -- $1.9 billion unfunded priorities list that was sent to Congress yesterday. That list featured relatively minor purchases and upgrades for a variety of weapon systems. Speaking before the House Armed Services Committee, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz gave his wish...

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