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Sept. 18, 2023
In Colombia, Hokanson Highlights Security Cooperation Partnerships

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson joined regional defense leaders at U.S. Southern Command’s South American Defense Conference 2023 recently, highlighting the role of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program in security cooperation.
Sept. 15, 2023
Airmen and Royal Netherlands Navy control together during Exercise Neptune Protector

The 607th Air Control Squadron hosted exercise Neptune Protector from Aug. 19 to Sept. 9, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona.
Sept. 15, 2023
Oregon, Washington Guard and Thailand Train Together

The first Enduring Partners Engagement commenced Sept. 11 with an opening ceremony officiated by Royal Thai Air Force Group Capt. Nat Kamintra, Enduring Partners Exercise director, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard commander.
Sept. 15, 2023
Texas National Guard, Chile Partner for Cyber Training

The Texas National Guard and the Chilean Army conducted a joint cybersecurity exercise in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 28-30, as part of the State Partnership Program.
Sept. 14, 2023
US, Malaysian forces ready for return of Cope Taufan in 2023

The United States Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force will conduct exercise Cope Taufan 2023 in Malaysia, Sept. 18-29, 2023. The exercise aims to improve U.S. and Malaysian readiness whilst demonstrating U.S. capability to project forces strategically with an emphasis on interoperability,
Sept. 14, 2023
Austin Welcomes Increased Cooperation With Bahrain

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Bahrain's Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, one day after the U.S. and Bahrain signed the Comprehensive Security Integration Agreement.
Sept. 13, 2023
Ready to Compete, Fight, and Win – AMC, PACAF, AFSOC commanders address AFA attendees

Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel titled, “Ready to Compete, Fight, and Win in the Indo-Pacific” with the Pacific Air Forces commander, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, and the Air Force Special Operations Command commander, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, Sept. 13, at
Sept. 13, 2023
CMSAF shares vision for ‘Airmen of the Future’ and spectrum of superiority at AFA

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discusses Air Force culture, goals and vision during her 'Airmen of the Future' keynote speech at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 13, 2023
Towberman stresses the importance of changing the game in his final keynote as the senior enlisted leader of the Space Force

Reflecting on progress, emphasizing the importance of Core Values, and looking toward the future of the Space Force, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman delivered his final keynote address as the highest enlisted senior leader of the service to a crowd of Guardians and Airmen at
Sept. 13, 2023
Allvin stresses need to modernize, transform Air Force during Senate confirmation hearing

Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee Tuesday that, if confirmed as the next Air Force Chief of Staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats.