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Aug. 21, 2025
Royal Thai Air Force commander reaffirms strong alliance with U.S. Air Force

Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces, met with Air Chief Marshal Panthpakdee Pattanakul, commander of the Royal Thai Air Force, Aug. 18, 2025.
Aug. 21, 2025
Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE

After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
Aug. 20, 2025
National Guard State Partnership Program: A Cornerstone of Global Security

National Guard members and security cooperation leaders convened for a Defense Department National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program conference to discuss the program's enduring importance in today's complex environment.
Aug. 20, 2025
U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%
Aug. 20, 2025
CSAF hosts Thai air chief, presents Legion of Merit

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin hosted an office call with Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul in the Pentagon, Aug. 20, 2025, to reaffirm the strong and enduring U.S.-Thai alliance. During the meeting, Allvin presented Punpakdee with a Legion of Merit in
Aug. 20, 2025
Enduring Partners 2025 Fosters Interoperability, Readiness for Washington Guard, Thailand

KORAT AIR BASE, THAILAND - Washington National Guard and Thai service members launched the third annual Enduring Partners exchange Aug. 17 at Wing 1 in Lopburi, Thailand.The event, built on year-round planning through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program,
Aug. 19, 2025
Northern Edge 2025 Kicks Off Across Alaska

More than 6,400 service members, 100 aircraft and seven U.S. and Canadian vessels are participating in Northern Edge 2025, a joint field-training exercise taking place at various locations in and around Alaska.
Aug. 19, 2025
U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The U.S. B-1B Lancer flew in formation with
Aug. 18, 2025
Trump, Zelenskyy, World Leaders Meet at White House to Negotiate Peace Deal

President Donald J. Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a host of European leaders to discuss how the ongoing violent war between Russia and Ukraine might be resolved.
Aug. 18, 2025
Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement

The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.