FAIRBANKS -- The U.S. Air Force selected Eielson Air Force Base as the preferred location for the first squadrons of F-35 fighter aircraft in the Pacific, the next step in a process that could lead to a final decision next year on basing 48 aircraft in Alaska.
The U.S. Air Force announced Thursday that Fairbanks' Eielson Air Force Base was its preferred alternative for basing F-35s in the Pacific region. Defense Department photo
"The decision means that in 2016, after completing an environmental impact statement (EIS) process, one or two squadrons of F-35s will likely head to Eielson Air Force Base for stationing," a statement from Sen. Mark Begich said.
Love 'em or hate 'em, looks like the F-35s are headed here. Read the whole story at the link.
3 comments:
So are the pilots' kids gonna start setting up lemonade stands at the gate now? I mean, it's not like they'll be short of lemons for a while.
Gonna be FUN in the winter... Just like when they put the Lawn Darts up there...
They might as well, ML. Opportunities abound! :)
NFO, I hear you.
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