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Air Force proposes Initial Joint Strike Fighter locations
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{EXCERPT} Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 14:36:45 -0400

PRESS RELEASE -- Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Public Affairs

Release No. 021006 October 4,2006

Air Force proposes Initial Joint Strike Fighter locations

ARLINGTON, Va. - Plans for initiating environmental analyses for
proposed locations of the Air Force's newest fighter, the F-35A
Lightning II, were announced by Air Force officials today.

The initial Joint Strike Fighter locations include Eglin Air Force
Base, Fla. for primary maintenance and flight training; Nellis AFB,
Nev. and Edwards AFB, Calif. for flight-testing; and Hill AFB, Utah,
Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Shaw AFB/McEntire ANGB, S.C. for
operational squadrons. Both stateside operational bases will combine
active duty and Reserve Component personnel to maximize flexibility
and combat capability.

General T. Michael Moseley, Air Force Chief of Staff, said, "Our
environmental analyses will facilitate our decision-making process as
these locations are evaluated." With this announcement, the Air Force
will begin the environmental analysis process, which could take up to
two years. Future environmental analyses will study traditional Air
National ! Guard and Air Force Reserve bases along with a selection of
Active Duty bases.

"The capabilities we provide the joint warfighter are in high demand,
yet we have the oldest aircraft inventory in our history," said
General Moseley. "The Air Force will continue to invest in advanced
capabilities needed to defeat the emerging technological advances of
our adversaries."

The F-35A Lightning II basing plan will create a synergistic "Total
Force" mix of Active, Guard and Reserve units operating our newest 5th
generation fighter aircraft. The Total Force mix provides the best
possible team to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the
United States in the war on terrorism.

The Air Force is expected to start taking delivery of F-35A aircraft
in 2009 with planned deliveries continuing beyond 2025.

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