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June 30, 2023
203rd RED HORSE Conducts Engineer Exchange in Tajikistan

Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, conducted an engineer exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan June 5-9.
June 28, 2023
U.S., German Defense Officials Pledge Continued Support for Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged to continue their close partnership in supporting Ukraine and defending their countries' shared values.
June 28, 2023
Korean Nationals from Osan participate in Red Flag Alaska 23-2

IELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The 51st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) is an integral part of the 51st Fighter Wing and accompany their fighter squadrons wherever they go. Red Flag Alaska 23-2 (RF-A 23-2) is no exception.
June 27, 2023
Republic of Korea, US troops preserve memorials

U.S. and Republic of Korea troops grab equipment to clean a memorial sculpture at Osan Air Base, ROK, June 22, 2023. U.S. and ROK troops teamed up to clean two memorials on base in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)
June 27, 2023
AFCENT hosts coalition partners prior to INDOPACOM large force exercise

The French military has dispatched a massive contingent of aircraft to the Indo-Pacific under the mission named ‘Pégase 2023’ to increase its regional presence and influence.
June 27, 2023
Language-enabled Airmen strengthen commitment to regional Allies

Two Japanese Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars worked alongside U.S. Air Force airfield experts to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific through the exchange of skills with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force partners during Exercise Cope North 2023 (CN23), which
June 26, 2023
US Ambassador to Japan visits Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Hosted Payload site

The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), a Japanese regional augmentation system to the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) is sparking interest across the space enterprise. Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, recently visited the Kamakura, Japan site of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
June 26, 2023
Maryland National Guard, Estonia Partner for Training at AD23

More than 100 Airmen from the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, completed an agile combat employment movement in Estonia as a forward operating location of exercise Air Defender 2023.
June 26, 2023
Air Guard, Allies Demonstrate Transatlantic Air Power at AD23

The German Air Force led Air Defender 23 this month, bringing together the Air National Guard and allies in the most extensive air redeployment since the inception of NATO.
June 23, 2023
U.S.-Italian Defense Leaders Discuss Bilateral Moves

American and Italian service members working together around the world are the living symbol of the strong bonds that tie the United States and Italy together, defense leaders from both countries said.