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July 17, 2023
Readout of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman’s Travel to the UK

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to the United Kingdom Jul. 10-14 to reaffirm longstanding bilateral space security partnerships and continue strengthening U.S. Space Force relationships with allies and partners from around the world.
July 17, 2023
Wedgetail Trilateral Joint Vision Statement signed at Royal International Air Tattoo

A joint vision statement was signed by heads of the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States Air Force, setting out their mutual intent to work collaboratively on the development of their countries’ Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
July 16, 2023
U.S. integration at the Royal International Air Tattoo 23

The U.S. Air Force brought over 12 aircraft and 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14-16.
July 15, 2023
Centcom Remains Important to National Defense Strategy, Official Says

The nations in the U.S. Central Command area of operations remain important to the National Defense Strategy and figure in the world of strategic competition, a senior defense official said.
July 14, 2023
Maryland Guard Works With Partners to Improve Estonian Air Base

For the past two years, staff augmentation teams – commonly referred to as S-teams – from the 235th Civil Engineer Flight, along with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have been assisting the United States Air Forces in Europe with projects aimed at building
July 13, 2023
National Guard's State Partnership Program Marks 30 Years

The National Guard's State Partnership Program, which began in 1993 with 13 countries, has grown to 100 nations — more than half the countries in the world.
July 13, 2023
US, Coalition Forces exercising in Indo-Pacific conduct real-world search and rescue operation, save 11 stranded in dangerous sea conditions

A distress signal off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on July 10 summoned the collective rescue efforts of French, Canadian and U.S. Forces participating in Mobility Guardian 23, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and other civilian and military rescue forces,
July 12, 2023
Biden Speaks on Ukraine's Future With NATO in Vilnius

President Joe Biden stressed the long-term commitment nations have made to Ukraine during the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
July 10, 2023
U.S. Air Force and Israel partner to enhance operational capabilities

On 10 July U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) began executing a partner nation integration event with Israel, called Juniper Oak. This event will conclude on 14 Jul. This joint event aims to foster interoperability, provide a venue to exchange best practices, and enhance joint operational
July 7, 2023
DOD Policy Chief Says 'Even Michael Jordan Needed 4 Other Bulls'

Americans need to understand how crucial allies and partners are to U.S. national security strategies, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.