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Inside Sen. Ted Budd’s plan to boost airpower, pilot retention

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North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd explains why he recently introduced three bills intended to boost US fighter inventory and improve pilot retention.

Why this matters for military families

Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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Inside Sen. Ted Budd’s plan to boost airpower, pilot retention

Why this matters for military families

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