Sec. 121. Modification of force structure objectives for B–1 bomber aircraft
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Section 9062(h)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 36 and inserting 24 . Notwithstanding section 9062(h)(1) of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Air Force may retire up to seventeen B–1 aircraft. The authority of the Secretary of the Air Force to retire aircraft under paragraph
(1)shall terminate on January 1, 2023. Until the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force determines that the B–21 aircraft has attained initial operating capability, the Secretary— shall preserve each B–1 aircraft that is retired under subsection (b), in a manner that ensures the components and parts of such aircraft are maintained in reclaimable condition that is consistent with type 2000 recallable storage, or better; and may not reduce the number of billets assigned to maintenance of B–1 aircraft in effect on January 1, 2020.