Talks in Hawaii regarding the reorganization of US forces in Japan are nearing an end, with a final report expected by the end of the month, reports the Daily Yomiuri. The Japanese newspaper notes that the “two sides have almost agreed” that US pilot training will move from Kadena AB, Japan, on the island of Okinawa and Misawa AB, Japan, to several Japan Air Self-Defense Force facilities.
Airmen basic rarely go on to become four-star generals, but one who did retired last week after a 42 year career that saw him rise from a lowly slick-sleeve to the head of one of the Air Force’s most important major commands.