Debrief: U.S. Air Force Hopes For Deployment ‘Reset’ Following Iran Conflict

A U.S. Air Force C-17 and airmen arrive in the Middle East for a deployment in January.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 and airmen arrive in the Middle East for a deployment in January.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
In early 2026, the U.S. Air Force announced a new deployment construct designed to meet global needs while providing more predictability to its own forces. The plan, known as the Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0, was not enough to generate forces for the conflict with Iran. Now, the service’s top officer...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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