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Dec. 12, 2023
Oregon Guard Helps Vietnam with Trauma Care Requirements

The Oregon National Guard is helping its State Partnership program partner, Vietnam, develop the country's first International Trauma Life Support training chapter.
Dec. 12, 2023
PAC WEASEL: Synergistic Readiness in Joint Bilateral Operations

Team Misawa hosted the latest iteration of a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise over Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec 8, 2023.
Dec. 11, 2023
Philippine Air Force comes to Kadena

Members from the Philippine Air Force visited Kadena to learn about the base’s mission, aircraft and training facilities on December 5, 2023. The visit included tours around an F-15C Eagle, F-35A Lightning IIs, KC-135 Stratotanker, a HH-60G Pave Hawk, and the Kadena Innovation Lab (a place of
Dec. 11, 2023
Netherlands Prime Minister visits Luke AFB

Mark Rutte, Netherlands prime minister, speaks with media personnel, Dec. 4, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Rutte’s visit to Arizona is part of an economic mission to the United States, seeking insights into the advanced aviation technology developed. The tour included discussions on the
Dec. 11, 2023
U.S. Support for Ukraine 'Unshakable,' Says Austin

America and a coalition of some 50 allies and partners are determined to help Ukraine fight to defend its territory and its citizens and to extend its battlefield gains, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Dec. 11, 2023
DOD Officials Underscore 'Ironclad' Commitment to Philippines After China's Unsafe Maneuvers

Defense officials remain in close consultation with counterparts from the Philippines following the latest unsafe operational behavior by Chinese military vessels against Philippine vessels operating lawfully in the South China Sea over the weekend, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Dec. 11, 2023
Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Dec. 10, 2023
Readout of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman’s travel to Germany

Chief of Space Operations U.S. Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to Germany to participate in the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board and attend the standup of a U.S. Space Force component to U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.
Dec. 8, 2023
EUCOM, AFRICOM, Space Force activate new service component command

U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Space Force officially activated the U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa component command at a ceremony in Ramstein, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023.
Dec. 8, 2023
U.S. Air Force delivers aid to Gaza

U.S. Air Force Airmen carry nearly 58,000 pounds of humanitarian aid on board a C-17 Globemaster III to provide vitally needed medical supplies, warm clothing, food and nutrition assistance to the people of Gaza from undisclosed locations throughout the Middle East, Dec. 8, 2023.