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Ken Calvert: “What does he operate on the C5 now? What's the operational…”

Featuring: Ken Calvert, Republican | U.S. House, California, District 41

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And so I wouldn't categorize our mobility force that's declining, but rather sustaining. Mr. Chairman, thank you. Just real quick, What does he operate on the C5 now? What's the operational rate? How much on the C5. The C5s are running? The aircraft availability is 37%, which is why, which is why we're asking for the 22 billion, because that, that, that dollar figure will allow us to buy the parts and maintain those aircraft and bring, bring the availability up. (44:16–44:24)

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Inquires about the current operational rate of the C5 aircraft.

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