Hey no offense mean Haz, just that it seems like in today's PC world the US of A is so quickly to be blamed for evil or subterfuge. Yes we have short range attack aircraft at bases such as Japan, South Korea, Alaska and areas of Europe whose MOST capable operation is the F-15E equivalent.
But we sure don't stage B-1s, B-2s or B-52s at any of those bases. Sure we could in time of need. But to do so would only provoke Russia and China. So why would they do the same to provoke us.
And if they do stage Tu-95s or Tu-160s in Cuba, then I say gloves are off for those Russian effers.