[Venturer]

Dumb Question: Why do we need Stealth Fighters in Hawaii.

Who will they be hiding from?

[tanknetter]

Dumb Question: Why do we need Stealth Fighters in Hawaii.

in HI they're closer to the possible hot-spots in Asia, without being too close (Okinawa or Guam) to be either overtly threatening, or to have a high risk of being lost should war break out (easier to hit Guam or Okinawa with a short-notice strike than HI).

In HI they also have a shorter logistics tail back to the main CONUS bases (Langley and Holloman).

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

Hickam AFB is the “bridge across the Pacific” supporting Japan and Pacific forces through its history. It is also home of the 199th Fighter Squadron.The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.Lastly, Hickam’s historic role during World War II.Dominating the area is a large bronze tablet engraved with the names of those who died as a result of the December 7 1941 attack. Other reminders of the attack can be seen at Hickam today, including the tattered American flag that flew over the base that morning,