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Oct. 1, 2022
Indo-Pacific Component Commanders Stress Importance of Partners

Component commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command emphasized the work service members do to build interoperability, understanding and procedures to work with allies, partners and friends in the region.
Oct. 1, 2022
Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order

The defense leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia met at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii to strengthen the defense of the rules-based, international order that China and Russia are trying to dismantle.
Sept. 30, 2022
RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 to focus on joint, multilateral interoperability and combat readiness

Red Flag-Alaska 23-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin October 6 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through October 21. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat
Sept. 30, 2022
Standardized Materiel Could Bolster Ukraine's Defense, Says Official

With the aim of providing long-term support to Ukraine, allies and partners recognize the importance of standardizing systems and munitions, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.
Sept. 30, 2022
Senate confirms Saltzman to be Space Force’s next CSO

With his confirmation in hand and his promotion to general, Saltzman is poised to step into the position held by Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond. The latter has served as the Space Force’s highest-ranking military officer since the service was created on Dec. 20, 2019.
Sept. 30, 2022
Defense Leaders Look to Improve U.S-Philippine Interoperability

The United States remains unwavering in its support for a strong and independent Philippines that can defend its sovereignty, ensure prosperity for its people and strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 29, 2022
U.S. Seeks to Build Network of Like-Minded Nations in Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is meeting with defense leaders from the Philippines, Japan and Australia while in Hawaii to strengthen bonds among regional allies.
Sept. 29, 2022
RAAF, USAF leaders sign Joint Vision Statement in Washington

The Joint Vision Statement builds on the U.S. and Australian strategic partnership and conveys the two countries’ intent to work together to direct and support the development and operations of their air forces.
Sept. 29, 2022
Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 68th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron – 773, Det. Alpha, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, participated in the 22nd annual NATO Days and 13th Czech
Sept. 29, 2022
U.S., Romania hosts European Partnership Flight for allied nations

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Service members from the U.S. military and the allied nations of Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland, Portugal, and Romania came together in Bucharest, Romania for a European Partnership Flight event focused on F-16 maintenance and operations, Sept 19, 2022. United States Air