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Defense News: USAFE Chief Calls For An F-22 Base In Europe
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — In light of Russia’s recent aggressive action in Europe, the commander of US Air Forces Europe is calling for a rotational F-22 Raptor base in the region.
The Air Force last month deployed four F-22s to Europe for the first time ever as part of the European Reassurance Initiative, a Pentagon effort to soothe anxiety among European allies facing a resurgent Russia.
The move may be the first step in establishing a rotational base for the fifth-generation fighter jet, Gen. Frank Gorenc, commander of US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, indicated Wednesday at the Air Force Association’s annual conference.
Update #1: Amid Russia Fears, Permanent F-22 Base in Europe? American Air Force General Says US Wants To Assure Allies -- IBTimes
Update #2: Just Defense, Huh? US Mulls Permanent F-22 Raptor Base in Europe -- Sputnik News
WNU Editor: A permanent base for F-22s in Europe is not going to happen. Logistics, costs, politics .... there are a hundred and one reasons why this is not going to happen.
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