Pacific Air Forces has reopened its air operations center, marking the conclusion of a $37 million renovation. The center required major infrastructure and technology upgrades, said PACAF officials. It is “absolutely critical” for PACAF’s ability to command and control the theaters air and space assets, said the project manager, Maj. Rocky Favorito. The AOC is the execution arm for the new George Kenney Warfighting Headquarters, which is slated to officially stand up in December.
The 301st Fighter Wing in Fort Worth, Texas, became the first standalone Reserve unit in the Air Force to get its own F-35s, welcoming the first fighter Nov. 5.