On March 26, 2025, the Kadena Air Base announced that the U.S. Air Force has officially retired the F-15C from its active-duty inventory, marking the end of more than four decades of service for the air superiority fighter. The decision, part of a broader effort to modernize U.S. airpower, culminated in the permanent retirement of the F-15C/D Eagle fleet from Kadena. The retirement, carried out through a rotational deployment model, reflects ongoing concerns over maintenance challenges, airframe fatigue, and the need to transition toward modernized fourth-generation and fifth-generation aircraft better suited for the Indo-Pacific’s evolving threat environment. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The decision, part of a broader effort to modernize U.S. airpower, culminated in the permanent retirement of the F-15C/D Eagle fleet from Kadena Air Base. (Picture source: US Air Force) |