The National Guard Bureau may share a wish list with Massachusetts Guard officials soon regarding what missions might suit Otis ANGB, Mass., once its F-15s leave as part of the 2005 BRAC realignments. (DR 09/15/05) The Boston Globe reports that the state Guard folks will turn over the list to the governor and lawmakers before making it public. We reported earlier on one mission being bandied about—intelligence. (DR 10/26/05)
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.