thepalmers4
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This article was linked in Military Times.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/20/air-force-turning-to-supersonic-mercenaries.html
The short version is that the AF is struggling to maintain its aggressor air squadrons due to personal shortages, budget cuts, and expensive programs like the F-35. The AF is soliciting bids from companies like Airborne Tactical Advantage Company and Draken International to fly 180 training missions over a two-week period later this year.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/20/air-force-turning-to-supersonic-mercenaries.html
The short version is that the AF is struggling to maintain its aggressor air squadrons due to personal shortages, budget cuts, and expensive programs like the F-35. The AF is soliciting bids from companies like Airborne Tactical Advantage Company and Draken International to fly 180 training missions over a two-week period later this year.