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July 16, 2025
REFORPAC 2025: U.S. Air Force Executes Unprecedented Surge into Pacific Theater

Over the last week, U.S. Pacific Air Forces accomplished a rapid, mass deployment and reception of personnel, equipment, and aircraft to multiple locations in the Indo-Pacific theater of operations for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025.
July 16, 2025
US Space Force Front Door Fosters International Partnerships at Inaugural Event

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) Front Door, a commercial partner engagement office embedded within Space Systems Command (SSC), expanded its outreach beyond U.S. based enterprises with its inaugural Joint Briefing on Acquisition Pathways for Allied Commercial Space Vendors. The event coincided with the
July 16, 2025
Military Reserve Exchange Program connects Citizen Airman with international partners in Denmark

Senior Master Sgt. Erin Esquer, senior enlisted leader of the 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, participated in an international Military Reserve Exchange Program hosted by the Danish Home Guard, June 29 - July 6, 2025.
July 16, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA to participate in RIAT 2025

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 18-20.
July 15, 2025
55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness

Talon Shield centers on strengthening joint operational readiness and highlights the U.S. Air Force's AFFORGEN model — a deliberate force presentation strategy designed to ensure mission-ready Airmen are trained, equipped and deployable on demand.
July 15, 2025
From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

Talisman Sabre 25 is a bilateral exercise with multi-national participation hosted by Australia, in partnership with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The Talisman Sabre series is the principal Australian-U.S. military training activity focused on mid-intensity, high-end war fighting to ensure our
July 15, 2025
459th ARW hosts International Air Cadet Exchange

The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted more than 30 Civil Air Patrol cadets from the CAP's International Air Cadet Exchange program on July 11, 2025. The cadets got a tour of the unit's KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and gained an understanding of the 459th's global air refueling mission.
July 15, 2025
Stronger Together: 378th ESFS collaborates with RSAF to exchange tactical skills and increase interoperability

The 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron partnered with the Royal Saudi Air Force to conduct a two-day integrated skill exchange exercise designed to enhance tactical capability, reinforce mutual trust and strengthen regional defense posture, May 21-22, 2025.
July 14, 2025
Hegseth Thanks German Counterpart for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges

Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.
July 11, 2025
Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025.