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Oct. 17, 2023
DOD Increases Deterrence Posture in Middle East, Continues Aid to Israel

The Defense Department completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance, including munitions, to meet Israel's needs in the wake of the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Oct. 16, 2023
188th Wing Airman travels to Japan as part of nine-person team

The Bilateral Intelligence Analysis Cell (BIAC) has quietly etched its place in history as the first-ever bilateral intelligence operation between the United States and Japan’s armed forces at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in September.
Oct. 16, 2023
Southcom Aims to Create Maintenance Partnerships With South American Nations

As part of the Theater Maintenance Partnership Initiative, U.S. Southern Command will help partner nations in South America better maintain equipment purchased from the U.S.
Oct. 16, 2023
DOD Remains Resolute in Support of Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is continuing to coordinate closely with his Israeli counterpart in response to last week's deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Oct. 16, 2023
US military participates in Seoul ADEX 23 with flyovers, aerial demonstrations, static displays

The United States military will be represented at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, or Seoul ADEX 23, Oct. 17-22 at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea. Approximately 200 U.S. service members will showcase a cross-section of U.S. military aircraft for static displays,
Oct. 13, 2023
23rd OSS takes a trip to Finland

Pilots landing an aircraft on a runway is a common occurrence that happens over 100,000 times a day across the U.S., yet most uncommon is pilots landing aircraft on a make-shift runway, highway – or anywhere else for that matter. The collaboration between the U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and
Oct. 13, 2023
DAF Publishes Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force

Department of the Air Force’s Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review Oct. 13. A link to the document is available here:
Oct. 13, 2023
Unity in Action: Elite Forces Converge

U.S. Airmen and Sailors partner up with Aomori Police during a training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2023. During the training, police and security forces members integrated to conduct breaching, close-quarter combat, and casualty care training in order to enhance each other abilities.
Oct. 13, 2023
8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

U.S. Air Force defenders with the 8th Security Forces Squadron conducted a combined security patrol with their Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts from the 38th Fighter Group for the first time Oct. 10.
Oct. 12, 2023
NATO Defense Ministers Deal With Range of Alliance Issues

NATO defense ministers discussed progress made in strengthening deterrence in the region and the various NATO missions and operations during a defense ministerial in Brussels.