Why is the US Air Force transporting some F-15 Eagles to the Middle East?

The Eagle is heading to the frontline.
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The F-15 Eagle Is Now America’s “Forever Fighter”

Owing to shortcomings in the F-35 program—and its F-47 successor—the F-15 Eagle will remain in service with the US Air Force ...
The Aviationist

Australian KC-30A Cleared to Refuel USAF F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagle

Together with the RAAF E-7A Wedgetail refueled by an USAF KC-46A Pegasus, the RAAF KC-30 being able to refuel F-15s enhances interoperability between Australia and the U.S. The RAAF (Royal Australian ...
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The F-15 Eagle and the Evolution of U.S. Air Superiority Firepower

The F-15 Eagle—designed by McDonnell Douglas and fielded in 1976—has anchored U.S. and allied air superiority for nearly five decades Its combat reputation is unmatched: the Eagle community is ...
The Aviationist

Portland ANGB’s 142nd Wing Receives Eighth F-15EX Eagle II As Boeing Strike Ends

The Air Force’s 15th F-15EX could be the first delivered to after the three-month strike at the St. Louis plant impacted production of the Eagle II and the F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III. Boeing ...