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

For this article, ‘Pacific air bases’ are bases in the Eastern Pacific, Hawaii, Australia, and Alaska, but not the mainland US West Coast. This is because bases in Alaska and Australia are close enough to be consequential in a future conflict in the region. In fact, some consider Alaska to be one of the most, or the most, important locations for the US Air Force’s Pacific posture. This article will also consider places in the Pacific that host rotational US fighter jet units.