China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
The announcement of the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at more than $10 billion, has drawn the ire of Beijing.
By AP staff
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By The Associated Press Staff
Timeline on returning Ospreys to flight remains murky, Air Force says
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Department of the Air Force needs more resources for successful reorg
No organizational plan, no matter how competent its design, can make up for shortfalls without additional resources.
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