Building the Eagle's Nest: Challenges in Basing the Air Expeditionary Force

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Focusing on the Air Expeditionary Force's responsiveness, the paper argues for a concurrent rather than sequential approach to deploying expeditionary forces. It highlights the need for developing cross-functional units, enhancing personnel training in beddown skills, and equipping some Air Force fighters with vertical take-off and landing capabilities. These changes aim to streamline the projection of air power, ultimately improving operational efficiency and readiness.