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Aug. 8, 2023
Defense Official Says Force Posture in Niger Is Unchanged

The Defense Department paused military training in Niger and has also paused some additional security cooperation efforts as officials continue to monitor events on the ground, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Aug. 8, 2023
Quantum navigation aims to overcome GPS limitations, transform operations

The U.S. Air Force is upgrading GPS, with help from SandboxAQ.SandboxAQ is a spinoff from Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and their mission is solving some of the world’s hardest problems using the combined power of artificial intelligence and quantum science, also known as AQ.
Aug. 8, 2023
U.S., Iraq Examine New Strategic Relationship

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Iraqi Defense Minister Thabit Muhammad Al-Abassi for a discussion on U.S.-Iraq joint security cooperation dialogue at the Pentagon.
Aug. 7, 2023
DOD Focuses on Readiness, Modernization as It Arms Ukraine

The Defense Department remains committed to arming Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia's unprovoked invasion while at the same time maintaining U.S. military readiness, a top Pentagon acquisition official said.
Aug. 7, 2023
Pacific Air Forces, Royal Thai Air Force converge for Airman-to-Airman Talks

The purpose of A2ATs is to facilitate discussions between the U.S. and other countries in the region to share best practices and building stronger relationships through collaboration and planning.
Aug. 7, 2023
Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians

The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
Aug. 5, 2023
First all-Reserve AEW stands up for Patriot Fury in Peru

Integrity, service, and excellence. These are the core values that have driven generations of American Airpower. They’re also posted over the entrance to the personnel section just off the flight line at Chiclayo Air Base, Peru.
Aug. 4, 2023
Space Plays Larger Role in U.S. Southern Command's Mission

An increasing interest in space by partner nations in South America may prove beneficial to the U.S. Southern Command mission there, its commander said.
Aug. 4, 2023
US and Allies benefit from exercise Northern Edge 23-2

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings and French Air and Space Force airmen arrived in Palau in support of Northern Edge 23-2 (NE 23-2).
Aug. 4, 2023
Agile operations during Talisman Sabre 23

The U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) executed agile operations and force generation training across the Northern Territory, Western Australia and the Indian Ocean during Talisman Sabre 2023.