Military Expands Reach With Restored World War 2 Bases
The US military is quietly reviving airfields across the Pacific, first carved out during World War 2, as part of its Agile Combat Employment doctrine. The effort aims to reduce vulnerability to long-range precision weapons by operating from dozens of smaller, far-flung locations. Engineers are working to restore airfields such as North Field on Tinian Island and Northwest Field on Guam, with the goal of creating contingency locations for rotational and expeditionary use. The strategy is driven by the need for flexibility, repairability, and the ability to keep flying and fighting even under attack, as reported by AeroTime.