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Crowley said that in a “perfect world,” she would have staffed the ready reserve engines, but budget cuts that eliminated half of the LAFD’s mechanic positions have left many in disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

Airlines say they also have staffed up since being caught short when travel began to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring and summer of 2022.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

The Taliban have staffed and controlled the police and the intelligence agency since they took over the country as foreign forces withdrew in 2021.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023

MIT students who have staffed the Sloan conference say they would be happier being unpaid, as is typical for student-run conferences, if they had more autonomy.

From Washington Post • Jun. 13, 2022

They have staffed coronavirus hotlines, coordinated meal deliveries and even offered their time as babysitters to other medical workers.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2020