This year, the Air Force wants to spend $368.6 million to pre-position equipment and $363.8 million for military construction in FY19 - a major increase from FY17, when it spent about one-seventh of that.
“A simple improvement in that area will improve conditions for air launch and recovery, allow you if needed to increase the number of launches sand recoveries which will allow you to fly more, spend more time training side by side, and improve your readiness.”