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Aug. 21, 2023
655th ISR Wing, UK Royal Auxillary Air Force leaders annual exchange enhances partnerships, reserve readiness

Leaders from the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) visited the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) Intelligence Reserves Wing at RAF Wyton and Joint Analysis Center at RAF Molesworth July 11-14 as part of an ongoing Military Reserve Exchange Program between the two
Aug. 18, 2023
Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation

The trilateral ties among Japan, South Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion of talks at Camp David, Md.
Aug. 18, 2023
U.S. service members and allies work together overcoming challenges during Northern Edge 23-2

U.S. service members worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Forces and other Allies and partners to enhance Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities from varying locations in the Indo-Pacific region including Tsuiki Air Base and Iwo To, Japan during Northern Edge 23-2 (NE 23-2), July 2 to 21,
Aug. 18, 2023
Europe/Africa Air Force Chief Cites Lessons From War in Ukraine

The U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa are learning lessons from the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine to develop strategies and tactics, Gen. James B. Hecker said.
Aug. 17, 2023
First all-Reserve AEW stands up for Patriot Fury in Peru

In late June, 2023 a contingency response team, a group of Airmen specifically tasked with setting up an airfield, landed at Chiclayo and began to establish the basis of what would be required to stand up the first entirely U.S. Air Force Reserve air expeditionary wing (AEW), which operated out of
Aug. 17, 2023
Striker Airmen Ready and Postured: 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, a flexible force

Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with more than 150 Airmen, civilians and contractors, arrived at Keflavik, Iceland, to participate in a series of Bomber Task Force missions to integrate operations with our Icelandic Allies
Aug. 17, 2023
General Says Deterring Two 'Near Peer' Competitors Is Complex

U.S. Strategic Command is focusing on extended deterrence during a time when the country faces two near-peer rivals, Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said.
Aug. 17, 2023
Stronger Together: AFCENT unveils coalition and combined forces central emblems

U.S. Air Forces Central unveiled new emblems symbolizing the power and unity of coalition and combined forces in a ceremony at the Combined Air Operation Center headquarters in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Aug. 15, 2023
Advisor to Chairman Says Holds on Military Confirmations Hurt Total Force

Each morning when he walks through the halls of the Pentagon, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López faces a daily reminder of the risks posed by the ongoing delay of Senate confirmations for military nominees.
Aug. 15, 2023
Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 strengthens international collaboration

Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 kicked off on Aug. 14, bringing together military forces from the United States, Australia, and other partner nations for two weeks of intensive and realistic aircraft flight training. Taking place over the sprawling expanse of the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex,