An F-35A Lightning II with the 56th Fighter Wing from Luke AFB, Ariz., performs a strafing run during the Haboob Havoc exercise on March 29 over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
Advances in Chinese air defenses and the expanse of the Pacific are presenting major operations and budget challenges for the U.S. Air Force.
While the “sanctuary” of U.S. and overseas allied bases have met demands through today, such basing will…