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Mountain Home commander warns U.S. 'no longer has the technological overmatch,' outlines readiness work, base projects
Summary
Colonel Michael Faro, wing commander at Mountain Home Air Force Base since July 2023, told the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee the base is preparing for a more contested strategic environment and is focused on China as the pacing threat.
Colonel Michael Faro, wing commander at Mountain Home Air Force Base since July 2023, told the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee the base is preparing for a more contested strategic environment and that Mountain Home is focused on China as its pacing threat.
"We no longer have the technological overmatch that we have enjoyed in recent decades," Faro said, adding that the changing strategic environment means the homeland "is no longer sanctuary." He told the committee Mountain Home is concentrating on people, preparedness and professionalism and described training, innovation and quality-of-life efforts intended to preserve readiness.
Faro reviewed 2024 accomplishments and ongoing projects. He highlighted an installation excellence award that funded more than $1 million in dorm and quality-of-life improvements,…
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