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USAF Chief Wilsbach Warns of Base Defense Vulnerabilities Amid Iran Tensions

The US Air Force is overhauling its base defense strategy in response to growing threats from Iran, Russia, and Ukraine, with plans to establish a new career field focused on airfield defense. This move comes as General Kenneth Wilsbach warns of current vulnerabilities and emphasizes the need for experts trained to counter an array of threats, from ballistic missiles to drones.