WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force said Wednesday it is eliminating about 13,500 civilian positions as part of a mandate to reduce personnel costs.
At the same time, the Air Force said in a news release, 5,900 civilian positions will be added in acquisition, nuclear weapons management, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Initially, about 9,000 jobs will be eliminated in management, staff and support areas, and an additional 4,500 positions, which haven't been identified, will be cut later, the release said.
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