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Due to significant pilot shortages, US Air Force T-38 graduates may be assigned to non-fighter aircraft, altering traditional roles to maintain operational needs.

Summary

  1. US Air Force faces a 1,848-pilot shortage.
  2. New policy aims to maximise pilot production.
  3. Fighter Formal Training Unit delays are a factor.
  4. Pilots may later crossflow into fighter roles.
  5. Air Force plans to restore traditional assignments.
READ: Personnel Shortages May Force US Air Force Pilots to Fly Non-Fighters

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