US prepares front-line Pacific base for stealth jets

The U.S. is scheduled to deploy 48 F-35A aircraft to Misawa Air Base in Japan to replace 36 older F-16 jets.
The Aviationist

Osan Air Base Receives Upgraded F-16s From Misawa

The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircraft and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness. The 51st Fighter Wing at Osan ...
The Aviationist

First Japanese F-35Bs Arrive to Nyutabaru Air Base

The first three F-35B Lightning IIs have finally been delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The Japan Air Self Defense Force Article (JASDF) announced the arrival of its first three F-35B ...
Task & Purpose

Idaho Air Force base will host a Qatari F-15 training unit

Qatar will set up a facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho to train F-15 pilots. Secretary Hegseth had to clarify it will be on an existing, U.S.-controlled base, not a new separate Qatari ...
fox6now

F-35 fighter jet crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, pilot taken to hospital

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - An Air Force fighter pilot is in the hospital after an F-35 jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. The F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday at 12:49 p.m. local ...
The Hill

F-35 pilot ejects before crash at Alaska base

An Air Force pilot was forced to eject before their F-35 fighter jet crashed in a fiery explosion Tuesday during a training exercise at an Alaskan base. The pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” ...
Yahoo

F-35 fighter jet crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska after pilot ejects

Officials said an F-35 fighter jet crashed in Alaska on Tuesday after the pilot managed to safely eject from the aircraft – the latest mishap involving the U.S. military's most expensive weapon system ...