He compared the structure of the future DCWs to Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, which houses three deployable fighter squadrons and an array of support units under the 366th Fighter Wing.

"We activated the squadron to formalize that presence here, and makes it an ongoing presence for the future operations," said SMSgt Erin Barge.

Two more squadrons of F-35 stealth jets will be stationed as RAF Lakenheath as part of the US increasing its military presence across Europe. The RAF base, in Suffolk, is home to the US Air Force ...