SECAF addresses current, future challenges for Air Force
November 21st, 2011
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed approximately 300 Airmen, industry officials and Air Force Association members in a keynote speech at the AFA's Global Warfare Symposium in Los Angeles, Nov. 18.
During his remarks, the secretary provided symposium attendees with an update on the Air Force today and its future budget outlook.
Donley said part of the Air Force's planning for a more constrained defense budget started with former Secretary Gates' initiative to root out waste and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Through this effort, Air Force officials identified $33 billion in efficiencies, which the service was allowed to reinvest across the future years defense plan.
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During his remarks, the secretary provided symposium attendees with an update on the Air Force today and its future budget outlook.
Donley said part of the Air Force's planning for a more constrained defense budget started with former Secretary Gates' initiative to root out waste and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Through this effort, Air Force officials identified $33 billion in efficiencies, which the service was allowed to reinvest across the future years defense plan.
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