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Nov. 4, 2022
Joint Exercises Increase Security Force Readiness, Lethality

The 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron participated in a few firsts this year, increasing the readiness and lethality of the Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element program.
Nov. 4, 2022
F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F-15C/D withdrawal

F-22A Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, arrived on Nov. 4. to Kadena Air Base, Japan, in preparation of the phased withdrawal of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles.These aircraft will work in conjunction with local Kadena-based assets to maintain steady-state
Nov. 2, 2022
ROK, U.S. firefighters train together

Republic of Korea Air Force firefighters and the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department spray water on a simulated fire during a joint training exercise at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 27, 2022. The training was held to increase readiness and build stronger communication between the allied forces
Nov. 2, 2022
Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations

Pledging to build on the Space Force’s achievements while also infusing the nascent service with new approaches, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman was officially installed Nov. 2 as Chief of Space Operations, the service’s highest-ranking military post and only the second person to hold the position in the
Nov. 2, 2022
Austin Says Space Force Ensures U.S. Maintains Space Preeminence

Space systems must be ever-more resilient and there must be a relentless pursuit of innovation and technological advancements that will help the Defense Department maintain and expand its edge, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 2, 2022
Multilingual Leadership: Speaking the Language, Airmanship, and Partnership

Several Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars and Foreign Area Officers recently supported exercise RELAMPAGO VII with the South Carolina Air National Guard. This exercise focused on training techniques, tactics, and procedures to strengthen interoperability between the United States and
Nov. 2, 2022
African Partnership Flight kicks off North and West Africa ISR conference

United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and the Tunisian Air Force are co-hosting African Partnership Flight 2022 beginning Nov. 2, 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia.
Oct. 31, 2022
COMUSAFE attends Africa Air Force Forum in Senegal

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited Senegal to participate in the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26-27, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal.
Oct. 28, 2022
Official Describes DOD's Efforts to Bolster Ukraine's Defense

The Defense Department announced the authorization of a security assistance package for Ukraine valued at up to $275 million.
Oct. 27, 2022
U.S. Air Force and ROK Air Force Conduct Large-Scale Joint Air Training Event Vigilant Storm

Republic of Korea Air Force will join with 7th Air Force and several other units between 31 October and 4 November, for Vigilant Storm, a training event that will enhance combat readiness and interoperability for all units involved.Vigilant Storm was previously called the Combined Flying Training