Troy Meink: “This budget invests in them. This includes a 5 to 7% pay…”

“Our end state is all DAF acquisitions aligned within the PAE structure to ensure consistent, simplified and rapid decision making across the Space Force and the Air Force. Finally, our most decisive advantage remains our people, the airmen and guardians who make everything possible. This budget invests in them. This includes a 5 to 7% pay increase, larger bonus pools to incentivize high performing civilians and in increases in military end strength and a 300% increase in dormitory investments. In conclusion, this budget represents a disciplined strategy to meet our threat. While the FY27 budget represents a major increase in our budget, we are ready to execute Much of the new funding will accelerate mature programs with established contracts.” (04:29–04:44)

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