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/yabb General >> Music, Arts & Entertainment >> USAF Band /yabb?num=1354419429 Message started by Sim Nerd on Dec 1^st, 2012 at 10:37pm

Title: USAF Band
Post by Sim Nerd on Dec 1^st, 2012 at 10:37pm

Regardless of the fiscal cliff situation in D.C., the Air Force intends to slash its Band of Flight from 45 members to 15. I'm no financial expert but I think an entire band is less expensive to maintain than one squadron F-15s. Besides, the band makes a human impression wherever they perform, as opposed to the MQ-1 and MQ-9. Even in the military, the arts are the first things to go when it comes to budget cuts it seems.

Title: Re: USAF Band
Post by Webb on Dec 2^nd, 2012 at 1:13am

They could support the full band for years for the cost of one of Obama's vacations.

Title: Re: USAF Band
Post by Sim Nerd on Dec 2^nd, 2012 at 9:49am

Just keep Air Force One away from Ohio. I am so sick of all the TFRs that pop up when I'm planning a flight... Just one more reason I'm glad election season is over.