Asked what kind of military the US should have available in the region, the three Asian policy experts replied that there was a need for a mobile presence—carrier battle groups and amphibious capabilities. They also noted the recent improvements in long-range strike capabilities—specifically the stationing of USAF bombers at Andersen AFB, Guam. Brookes inexplicably opined that Guam is a long way from Japan and Korea. Hmmmm. Does he know that airplanes can cover those kinds of distances pretty fast, much faster than warships
The Air Force has finished modifying and testing the new VC-25B Bridge aircraft that will serve as a temporary Air Force One, the service announced May 1. All that’s left now is to finish painting the jet before it starts flying this summer.