It's the most competitive round of on-time promotions to lieutenant colonel since the Air Force overhauled its selection process in 2020.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. noted the upcoming trip at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday.
The talks will pave the way for action by G-7 leaders when they meet next month in Hiroshima.
Boeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.
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