WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories - Air Force wants F35 locations cut
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE - The Air Force is looking to slash the number of locations where it will base F-35 Joint Strike Fighter squadrons.
The Air Force Times says military leaders are looking to reduce the number of bases from the 40's to the low 30's.
This is meant to bring down the jet's estimated trillion-dollar sustainment costs.
By reducing the number of bases and increasing squadron size the Air Force can save money.
Eglin Air Force Base and Edwards Air Force Base in California currently have F-35's.
Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada is expected to receive operational test jets later this year.
Bigger Squadron, less bases I wonder which have to close ultimately because of this.
Predictable next step is 30 bases with normal sized squadron meaning 25% less aircraft.