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The Pacific Air Bases Where The US Air Force Is Deploying Its Newest Fighters Right Now

The US is currently updating the fighter jets stationed in Japan, while various airstrips are being upgraded to support non-permanent operations.

With the USAF’s active-duty units now transitioned to the Super Hercules, remaining ANG and Reserve units are completing the transition.

Purchasing fighter jets and other warplanes, training pilots, building support infrastructure, and maintenance facilities is more expensive.

Purchasing fighter jets and other warplanes, training pilots, building support infrastructure, and maintenance facilities is more expensive.

The US Air Force’s fighter jet community is coming under increasing strain from falling manning levels, now a third-below target.

The F-15EX is becoming an increasingly important part of the Air Force’s future force structure and is considered complementary to the B-21 bomber.

The F-15EX is becoming an increasingly important part of the Air Force’s future force structure and is considered complementary to the B-21 bomber.

The F-15EX is becoming an increasingly important part of the Air Force’s future force structure and is considered complementary to the B-21 bomber.

A closer look at a fascinating financial question.

Fighter jets can be retired early for everything from being surplus with a peace dividend, to being a burden during times of rearmament.