Troy Meink: “We are increasing to the tune of about 10,000 in the…”

“So I look to the General for a little bit, but we are having, briefly, We are increasing to the tune of about 10,000 in the military strength within the department to try to address some of those funding or staffing shortfalls. Briefly, the 27 budget has dollars in there to increase the end strength for the Air Force, as the Secretary noted.” (00:06–00:16)

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