Prez addresses AF pilot shortage

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Oct. 20 allowing the Air Force to address a serious pilot shortage. The EO amends a post 9/11 emergency declaration allowing the AF to call up to 1,000 retired pilots for three years. Pentagon spokesman, Navy Cmdr. Gary Ross, says the AF is currently short about 1,500 pilots. (Source: The Associated Press 10/20/17)