The U.S. plans to reopen the airport in northern Tinian, which was used to drop atomic bombs on Japan during World War II, has recently become the focus of attention. According to CNN, the U.S. Air Force confirmed the plan and requested $78 million in funding for the rebuilding project.
U.S. Air Force Pacific Command Commander Wells** revealed that they are actively clearing the dense jungle that covers the airfield in northern Tinian. This airfield played an important role during World War II and was used as a landing point for bombers. Tinian Island is strategically important and is strategically important about 160 kilometers north of the island.
Analysts point to the reopening of the airfield in northern Tinian as part of the US Air Force's "Agile Combat Applications" philosophy. This means decentralizing the strategic layout by adding airfields, reducing the pressure on national defense and providing more options for operational command. This initiative will support operations at Andersen Air Force Base.
The reopening of the airport in northern Tinian will be funded by $78 million in the new fiscal year budget. In the new National Defense Authorization Act, a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region is highlighted, with $14.7 billion allocated to strengthen the region's military capabilities, strengthen the military defense capabilities of Hawaii and **, and strengthen cooperation with allies.
This plan has an important position in the Asia-Pacific policy and military strategy of the United States, and demonstrates the determination of the United States to strengthen its military presence and cooperative relations in the region.