Facing a shortage of staff, the Canadian Air Force is going to have to find a way to fill empty spots over the next few years.

An internal report from the Department of National Defence started to make its rounds to start the week, explaining that they're short pilots, mechanics, operators and other trained personnel. Officials are also concerned about burn out in their current staff due to an increased workload.

A request for details about 15 Wing Moose Jaw and what this could mean to the future of the local training base was transferred to Ottawa and then denied.