Reserve Squadron VFA-201 to disestablish

Bort · 02-14-07, 11:14 PM

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/02/ntvfadecom070214/
They provided exemplary service during the beginning of the war in Iraq, making the first carrier deployment of a Naval Reserve fighter squadron since Korea, proving that the Reserve is an effective and ready force, and what do they get in return? They got eliminated for budgetary reasons.

Farewell Hunters!
And a less pleasant sentiment to the geniuses who decided that a $15 million per year savings (less than a fifth what ONE Super Hornet costs) is worth sacrificing a combat proven unit.

02-14-07, 11:14 PM	#1
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Reserve Squadron VFA-201 to disestablish http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/02/ntvfadecom070214/ They provided exemplary service during the beginning of the war in Iraq, making the first carrier deployment of a Naval Reserve fighter squadron since Korea, proving that the Reserve is an effective and ready force, and what do they get in return? They got eliminated for budgetary reasons. Farewell Hunters! And a less pleasant sentiment to the geniuses who decided that a $15 million per year savings (less than a fifth what ONE Super Hornet costs) is worth sacrificing a combat proven unit. __________________ GT Aerospace