The 80th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan AB, South Korea, recently lent a helping hand to some fellow aviators, sending 10 pilots and F-16s to fly counterair for the Marine Corps F/A-18s at Iwakuni, Japan. The Kunsan airmen actually were returning the favor, since the marines supplied Red air for the Kunsan operational readiness inspection, reports MSgt. Sean Houlihan.
Air Force senior statesmen explained the reasons they jointly sent a letter to Congress urging restoration of the E-7 Wedgetail and more F-35s to the fiscal 2026 defense budget.