Airmen of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force are flying their C-1 transports loaded with supplies destined for US bases in Japan and Guam. The C-1 flights enable the US Air Force to divert its airlifters to support operations in the war on terror.
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.