Frontline Fighter Force First Act

HR 4027, the Frontline Fighter Force First Act, requires the U.S. Air Force to replace legacy fighter aircraft (like the F-15E) with advanced models (such as the F-15EX) in Air Combat Command fighter wings. It directly affects units with high deployment rates, including Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's 335th squadron, by mandating sequential replacement starting with the most active squadrons. The bill establishes a timeline for procurement, mandates annual progress reports to Congress, and requires a GAO review of challenges in acquiring advanced aircraft. This policy change focuses on upgrading fleet readiness through concrete procurement steps rather than funding new programs.