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Aug. 1, 2025
Air Guard Demonstrates Critical Indo-Pacific Capabilities During Talisman Sabre 25

BRISBANE, Queensland – Airmen from Hawaii, California, Guam, Idaho and Wisconsin Air National Guard units participated in Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s premier military exercise that underscored the U.S. Air National Guard's vital role in projecting airpower and enhancing security cooperation
July 31, 2025
Allied eyes on the fight: U.S. and Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25

On a dusty northern Australian airfield, deep in the heart of Exercise Talisman Saber 2025, a small but powerful coalition team is proving that command and control doesn't just happen in the sky. From the ground, a combined U.S. and Australian Battle Management Command and Control element is
July 30, 2025
CMSSF strengthens allied partnerships during first European tour

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna concluded a series of meetings and visits in a multi-nation European tour designed to strengthen partnerships with allied space partners and assess U.S. Space Force operations across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, July 15-27.
July 30, 2025
Washington Air Guardsmen Integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025

RAAF BASE WILLIAMTOWN, Australia - Operators from the Western Air Defense Sector and Pacific Air Defense Sector integrated with the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit, or 3CRU, to deliver seamless command and control during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.Talisman Sabre is
July 29, 2025
Pacific IAMD Center hosts Korea Tabletop Academy with Japan Air Self Defense Force observing

This year’s event featured the first trilateral senior-level participation from the United States, Republic of Korea and Japan.
July 29, 2025
354th AEW takes ACE, interoperability to the skies for REFORPAC 25

The 354th Fighter Wing stood up as the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 from July 10 - August 8, 2025.The intent of the exercise was to enhance interoperability between Allied and partnered multi-national air forces while working in Agile
July 29, 2025
Colombian, U.S. Air Forces Launch Relámpago de los Andes Exercise in Colombia

A powerful demonstration of international alliances and military readiness took flight yesterday as the Colombian Air Force joined forces with the United States to officially kick off Relámpago de los Andes (RDLA) 2025. The Colombian-led exercise brings together airpower, expertise and shared values
July 28, 2025
Deployment to employment: The 2025 DLE showcases operational capabilities

Air Mobility Command is executing operations as part of the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise (DLE) series across the Indo-Pacific region to validate its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside Allies and partners, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.The
July 28, 2025
REFORPAC 2025: US, JASDF medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training

The exercise fostered a bilateral learning environment to enhance interoperability and strengthen the Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team’s command and control functions. During this mission, JASDF medics conducted in-flight patient care aboard a U.S. C-130J Super Hercules.
July 26, 2025
Making it work: Airman brings maintenance grit to medical mission in Suriname

While patients waited in crowded clinics and medical staff in crisp uniforms moved from room to room, a small maintenance shop tucked into the corner of Academic Hospital buzzed with a different kind of energy: One less visible, but no less essential.