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April 1, 2025
Nominee for Chairman: Military's Top Job is Creating Peace Through Strength

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the military's top priority is to create peace through strength and to fight and win the nation's wars during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
April 1, 2025
US, partner nations prioritize international PME for global security

“The U.S. plays a critical role in integrating with global partners and allies to build toward a collective and enduring vision for security, stability, and prosperity – and that begins with a strong and empowered enlisted corps,” said Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, 9 AF (AFCENT) command chief.
March 31, 2025
Nebraska Guard, Czechs Share Recruiting and Retention Tips

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Army and Air National Guard recruiting and retention specialists exchanged ideas and best practices with their counterparts from the Czech Armed Forces during a February State Partnership Program engagement.The exchange focused on both maintaining strength in their
March 30, 2025
Defense Secretary Announces U.S. Forces Japan's Upgrade to Joint Force Command

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Defense Department has started phase one of upgrading U.S. Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters.
March 29, 2025
IEAFA marks Nine Years of Sharpening Multinational Airpower

As the Inter-European Air Forces Academy (IEAFA) celebrates its ninth anniversary, the academy continues to play a critical role in strengthening lethality and readiness among NATO, allied air forces, and African partners.
March 28, 2025
SPACECOM protecting homeland from growing threats

SPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting testified at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee on strategic forces urging the Defense Department must prepare for conflict in space to ensure deterrence.
March 28, 2025
PACAF deputy commander says generational allies forge interoperability at Avalon International Airshow Symposium

Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, reflected on the symposium's significant opportunity for air chiefs and senior leaders from over 30 nations to come together.
March 28, 2025
Hegseth Says U.S., Philippines Agree on Plan to Reestablish Deterrence in Indo-Pacific

During a joint press conference in Manila, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. and the Philippines have come together to work toward reestablishing military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
March 27, 2025
PACAF Command Chief Strengthens US-New Zealand Ties During Operation Deep Freeze

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, reinforced U.S. and New Zealand defense ties during a visit to Christchurch, New Zealand, in support of Operation Deep Freeze, February 21.
March 27, 2025
PACAF Senior Enlisted Leader Strengthens US-Philippines Alliance through Force Development and Cooperation

Command Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, recently met with key senior enlisted leaders in the Philippines to advance enlisted force development and reinforce the growing military partnership between the United States and the Philippines.