An article published by CNN titled " Two-thirds of Navy strike fighter jets can't fly", describes the dire state of the Navy's fleet and is another example of the condition the U.S. military is in. Just like that title indicates, almost two-thirds of the Navy's F/A 18 fighter jets are grounded due to needed maintenance.  As a result of the Budget Control Act put in place in 2011, it has left the military with an aging fleet that is being used 25% to 50% beyond its designed lifespan and with an undermanned workforce. With budget restrictions in place and no increase in defense spending, the Navy as well as the other services are having a hard time increasing the number of maintainers as well as obtaining the amount of necessary aircraft parts to put the jets back in the air. The military with a shortage of operational aircraft, an overused fleet, and a lack of manpower have left it unprepared for future conflicts.