525th AMU crew chiefs prepare to launch F-22A Raptors. Eight aircraft and about 140 maintenance personnel deployed to Tyndall for the WSEP from August 17-28, 2008. The deployment included members from the 3rd Wing and Reservists from the 477th Fighter Group. [USAF photo by Capt. Torri White]. Photo from F-16.netMcCain Looks To Cut Funding For More F-22 Jets -- AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain, in an unusual alliance with the Obama administration, moved Monday to eliminate $1.75 billion recently inserted into the proposed 2010 defense budget for more fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.
The Arizona Republican, along with Michigan Democrat Carl Levin, filed an amendment to cut the extra money for seven more F-22's. The Senate Armed Services Committee last month narrowly approved the additional funding requested by Georgia Republican Saxby Chambliss.
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