As many of you look to join the Guard and Reserve one thing to remember is the additional alert mission that most AD does not do. On top of flying in combat you will protect the CONUS. With Pres. Trumps announcement about the F-15EX at Selfridge ANG also came the announcement of a defense spending this year of 1 Trillion. The Golden dome in my opinion is something that will help offset the new threats we see in todays battle space, but this article talks about how fighters still are key players!

http://www.airandspaceforces.com/norad-boss-fighters-golden-dome/

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NORAD Boss: Fighters Will ‘Certainly’ Play Role in Golden Dome

Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, head of NORAD and NORTHCOM, told Congress fighter jets with interceptors will be part of the Golden Dome concept.