"Kevin Brooks" wrote

... until recently I too
was of the opinion that the F/A-22 would have to be a non-player, until that
is I noticed that Okinawa, where we *already* have basing rights, is within
range for the F/A-22. Guess you missed that one, huh?

Okinawa is history. I'd say in less than 10 years, we will be gone. The giant
F-16 clone (F-2 ??) will probably be based there with nationals.

Besides, the ZZ on the tail was won through cowardice during the Korean war.
There hasn't been a General yet that would let the Wing change the letters.