An entry in the March 29 and 30 Daily Report incorrectly stated the F-22A aircraft availability in relation to other Air Force platforms. The F-22A aircraft availability for the fourth quarter of 2016 was third lowest among 17 aircraft included in Air Force data provided to the House Armed Services readiness subcommittee. We have corrected the original entry.
The U.S. military is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East to step up its war with Iran, adding to what is already the largest buildup of airpower in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. For now, the operation shows little sign of coming to a quick…