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July 31, 2023
Yokota Medics test contingency response with UK, JP allies during MG23

Yokota medics were put to the test July 18-19, to practice aeromedical evacuation and massive casualty response in cooperation with the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Japan in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 operations and an internal readiness exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
July 30, 2023
U.S., Australian Defense Chiefs Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre

Exercise Talisman Sabre is building far more than military expertise and interoperability – it's building relationships and friendships that will pay off in the years ahead, U.S. and Australian leaders said.
July 29, 2023
Australian, U.S. Leaders Say Alliance Is More Relevant Than Ever

The main message of the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations in Brisbane, Australia, is that the alliance is stronger today than it ever has been.
July 28, 2023
PERU BOLSTERS INTERNATIONAL SPACE COLLABORATION WITH KEY U.S. PARTNERS DURING RS23

OPERATION HARPY SUR, a space exercise nested under Exercise RESOLUTE SENTINEL 2023, has opened a new chapter in international space collaboration at the Centro Nacional de Operaciones de Imágenes Satelitales, or CNOIS, in southern Peru. The space exercise aims to bolster the region's emerging space
July 28, 2023
Every day is International Day of Friendship at 16th Air Force

International Day of Friendship is about building bridges between communities to inspire peace, a day celebrated on July 30, 2023.16th Air Force continues to build bridges amongst our Allies and partners, and even provides them the opportunity to integrate directly into the organization’s
July 28, 2023
7th Air Force and ROK Air Force fighters conduct combined live-fire training

The United States Seventh Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force conducted a combined live-fire training event off the west coast of the ROK July 28, 2023.
July 27, 2023
Royal Air Force flies with the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron

For over a decade, the U.S. Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force have been partnering together to enhance crew training, technology development, maintenance, and aircrew co-manning. This year marks the first time a RAF flight lieutenant was integrated into the RC-135 Rivet Joint program.
July 27, 2023
DAF updates Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy

Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions.
July 27, 2023
General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
July 27, 2023
Secretary of the Air Force unveils historic first CSO portrait

The Secretary of the Air Force unveiled the portrait of retired Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the first Chief of Space Operations, during an historic event at the Pentagon July 24.