Air Force short of combat controllers, gunship crews

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The author examines the U.S. Air Force shortage of specialized, highly trained personnel for use on combat controllers and AC-130 gunships. Topics include duties of combat controllers, use of AC-130 aircraft, and personnel motivation and retention.

Executive changes & profiles, Motivational Techniques, Active Military Personnel, Officials and employees, Employee motivation, Sales management, Military personnel, Employee retention, AC-130 (Aircraft)

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Air Force boosting service life of F-16s

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The author examines thee announcement by the U.S. Air Force that it will extend the service life of its fleet of F-16 attack fighters. Topics include cost effectiveness, aircraft maintenance and repair, and defense spending.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Attack Aircraft, Usage, Product life cycle, F-16 (Aircraft)

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Air Force overhauls acquisition process

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The author examines new U.S. Air Forces military procurement standards. Topics include accountability, reduction of waste, and cost control.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Defense Procurement, Equipment Purchase Analysis, Standards, Purchasing, Industrial equipment, Logistics, Business logistics, Military procurement, Responsibility, Military logistics, Defence buying

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