Blue Angels Face the Budget Axe

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The Blue Angels could be victims of budget cuts, according to the Pensacola News Journal. Three military conferences are cancelled as defense cuts loom, AOL Defense notes.

Obama calls for another sequestration delay from Congress, Defense News reports. The Hill says the GOP’s sequestration replacement bill is not likely to get another vote. Politico says Republicans are contemplating the unthinkable – letting the Pentagon get cut. Witnesses tell Congress that there is so much waste in government that sequestration will not hurt operations, Government Executive reports.

AOL Defense notes that now is a great time to be in charge of the V-22 Osprey program.

Pentagon and Pratt & Whitney reach an agreement for the next batch of F-35 engines, according to Aviation Week. Meanwhile, F-35 builder Lockheed is offering buyouts to middle managers and considering layoffs, according to Defense News.

Naval Test Wing Atlantic recognized six members of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division test and evaluation community for their leadership, professionalism and contribution to the command’s readiness.

NAVAIR holds mentoring fair attended by 400 employees.

Navy Times says a new poll shows that only 20 percent of Americans like the Navy’s slogan, “A Global Force for Good.”