Originally posted by SrWingCommander
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While I have known about F-22s deployed to the Gulf region, the article also states that 20 F-15s from the Mass. Air National Guard's 104th wing are at an undisclosed base in the region. On top of that the active duty 18th Wing, home based in Japan (guess they aren't worried about N,Korea?) have also deployed; the 18th's aircraft have been updated with new radar.

This is the first substantial air superiority deployment to the gulf since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Most combat deployments of the USAF in the region have been attack aircraft and bombers to attack targets on the ground. It now appears they are prepared to fight in the air....which means Iran.....

Throw the aircraft carriers' aircraft in, and all the other deployments it is seriously looking like someone expects something to happen. We have moved alot of hardware (which means spent money) around the area.

I don't worry to much when they Navy moves around, they are designed to do that. But when home based USAF or US Army troops start moving, I start to wonder.

edit on 11-5-2012 by SrWingCommander because: grammer, content

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Originally posted by Nietrick
I live in the flight corridor between Grissom AFB and Chicago, with the 122nd National Guard base nearby, so when there's military movement in the area, I hear and see it overhead. In the last month or two I've noticed an increase in military flights in the area. In fact, this is the most movement I've seen/heard since the beginning of the Iraq War and the Surge. While what I've been seeing isn't anywhere near that level, it IS an uptick. Since it's mostly helicopters and a few jets, I've been wondering if it has to do with the craziness in Chicago because of NATO or if this is happening all over.

So gather 'round the table fellow ATSers! This is the place to discuss what you're seeing as far as military movements are concerned. Maybe if we share info, we can get a sense of what's coming and be better prepared. www.abovetopsecret.com...