tango Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Big Cuts Seen for F-22, Other Big Weapon Programs Gates says US should cut several major weapons programs, including F-22, new helicopters By ANNE GEARAN AP Military Writer WASHINGTON April 6, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press PHOTO Defense Secretary Robert Gates doesn't expect any change soon on `don't ask, don't tell' military policy on gays. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speak to reporters during a news briefing at the Pentagon, in this March 18, 2009 file photo. Gates doesn't expect any change soon on `don't ask, don't tell' military policy on gays. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo ) The nation should stop pouring billions into futuristic, super-expensive F-22 jet fighters, pull the plug on new presidential helicopters and put the money into systems U.S. soldiers can use against actual foes, Defense Secretary Robert Gates declared Monday. Interesting. I wondered what was happening with that. That's reassuring to me. Star wars is scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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