Rapid Response: U.S. F-22s Can Reach Any Target Within 24 Hours
The Pentagon wants to increase the number of rapid response forces throughout the globe. Here's What You Need to Remember: The Pentagon wants to increase the number of rapid response forces throughout the globe to strengthen an expeditionary posture and ensure immediate readiness in the event that circumstances call for U.S. military activity. Speaking at the Heritage Foundation, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the Pentagon is adding larger numbers of “highly ready” Immediate Response Forces and follow-on Contingency Response Force units. He also stressed that greater central author...