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Jan 7, 2017

Air Force Times cover 1617 In this week's Air Force Times, troops speak out on President Obama's legacy.

Also this week:

The Air Force wants 350,000 airmen by 2024, but will Congress and the Trump administration authorize it?
Some deploying reservists may not get the usual benefits when they return.
The 50th anniversary of the first Air Force MoH is approaching.

You'll find these stories and more starting Monday at your local exchange or commissary.

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