This is a big change and it will impact both readiness and modernization. Finally, our most decisive advantage remains our people. The airmen in the guardians who make everything possible. This budget invests in them. That includes a 5 to 7% pay raise for military, larger bonus pools to incentivize high performing civilians, increased military end strength and a 300% increase in dormitory investments. In conclusion, this budget represents a clear eyed assessment of the threats we face and the disciplined strategy to meet them. While FY27 does represent a major increase in our budget, we are ready to execute that budget. (10:24–10:40)
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