If the last fifteen years haven’t taught us to question everything that comes out of our own government, then what did we learn?
It was 15 years ago, not 15 since.
I don’t simply balk at government just to balk at it. There has to be a reason. One cannot simply have everything armed to the teeth at all times - although I do wonder why so few fighters were authorized. (However, I do not think this includes NG units. They may also have been ready or available.)