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Speaking of politics, anyone want to tell us what massive military budget cuts may do to Delta pilot staffing? For example maybe cuts in charter, or guys on MLOA returning (no hiring needed) to a lot of MIL on next hiring trickle which many thought wouldn't happen.
Insiders have any thoughts on what may happen?
The Army will cut 90,000 soldiers, and the Corps will cut 75,000 Marines over the next few years. The Air Force & Navy won't be cut nearly as much because of the new strategy's limited focus on Asia & the Pacific.
Mackubin Thomas Owens: The President's Risky Defense Strategy - WSJ.com
The President's cuts do not include the impact of sequestration, which would add an additional $500 Billion in cuts over 10 years.
GOP Moves to Avoid Defense Cuts - By Betsy Woodruff - The Corner - National Review Online
The military is not a secure place to be right now.