Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is established, succeeding the Far East Air Forces, composed of the 5th Air Force, 13th Air Force, and 20th Air Force. Headquarters are moved to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
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.