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Elmendorf to Get Six New Planes, Alaska to Get an Additional 140 Military Personnel
Washington, D.C., Mar 4 -
The F-15C/D, also known as the Eagle, is designed for the interception of enemy aircraft and for air superiority missions. The F-15 remains the most potent fighter in the world after more than twenty years of service.
“I commend General Gamble, Commander of the Pacific Air Force, and Lt. General Case, on their continued leadership in the Pacific,” said Rep. Young.
“The changes reflect our state’s vital strategic and military importance to the nation. Power projection and getting to the fight the quickest is what today’s forces are structured to do. Alaska has the geographic capability and forces needed to be ready and able to get to conflicts throughout the world,” said Alaska Congressman Don Young.
The EAF features geographically separated and operationally linked units organized to provide rapid crisis response and rotational support to ongoing operations with forward and home-based forces. EAFs can be used decisively across the full spectrum of military response options, ranging from humanitarian relief to direct combat operations. EAF is a versatile, quick-response package, tailored to meet theater Commander-In-Chiefs' (CINCs) requirements.
“The EAF requires a fighting force that is light, lean, and lethal. That means rapidly moving and operating out of locations to accomplish the mission,” said Rep. Don Young.
Elmendorf Air Force Base has been designated as one of the Expeditionary Aerospace Force lead wings. In this capacity, it will provide the command elements during deployments. Eielson Air Force Base will also contribute aircraft, personnel, and equipment to EAFs. The additional manpower proposed for each base will relieve both the Personnel Tempo associated with their deployment commitments and the increases in Tempo for those who remain at their home station.
The EAF changes are anticipated to become operational by January 1, 2000.
Alaska is one of 10 fighter Aerospace Expeditionary Forces
- Six F-15C/D aircraft and an additional 140 military personnel will be assigned to Alaska. The net impact on Eielson Air Force Base will be an increase of nine military personnel, while Elmendorf Air Force Base will receive 131 new military personnel. The 3rd Wing at Elmendorf Air Force Base will be designated as one of ten fighter Expeditionary Aerospace Force (EAF) lead wings.