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July 20, 2022
Defense Leaders Meet to Bolster Ukraine Support

Defense leaders from some 50 nations met as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to discuss the ongoing international support provided to Ukraine as it fights to maintain its sovereignty following Russia's illegal invasion.
July 20, 2022
US Air and Space Forces senior leaders emphasize need for strong alliances and ‘interoperability’ on European tour

The senior-most civilian and military leaders of the Air and Space Forces crisscrossed Europe the week of July 10 carrying separate itineraries but a singular message - the importance of tight relationships with allies and partners, and the need to forge seamless "day-zero interoperability" that is
July 20, 2022
Washington Guard Hosts Multinational Cybersecurity Program

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Just like in conventional warfare, strong alliances are necessary to battle cyber criminals.
July 20, 2022
Vermont National Guard Signs Letter of Intent with Republic of Austria

VIENNA, Austria – With a stroke of the pen, the Vermont National Guard and Republic of Austria’s letter of intent formalizing their partnership under the State Partnership Program is official.
July 19, 2022
PACAF hosts Pacific Unity Multi-Lateral Civil Engineer KLE in Guam

Senior military engineers from six Indo-Pacific nations gathered in Guam for a Key leader Engagement (KLE) the week of June 21, 2022, to focus on multi-lateral efforts accelerating interoperability among their respective engineers.
July 19, 2022
Michigan National Guard, Latvia Celebrate Partnership

LANSING, Mich. - For nearly 30 years, the Michigan National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Latvia have collaborated under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
July 18, 2022
Strategic Port Access Aids Support to Ukraine, Austin Tells Greek Defense Minister

Priority access to the Port of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece has allowed the U.S. military to continue to support Ukraine as that nation fights to maintain its sovereignty, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
July 18, 2022
Australian Official Sees Shared Mission With U.S.

The Australian deputy prime minister, also the nation's minister of defense, said he found "a real sense of shared mission in this moment" during his recent trip to Washington — the first by an official of Australia's new government.
July 18, 2022
SecAF attends Farnborough International Airshow

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, left, speaks with Sir Simon Bollom, Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support, UK Ministry of Defence, during the Farnborough International Airshow, England, July 18, 2022. Kendall attended the airshow to meet with air and space defense officials from
July 18, 2022
U.S. F-35’s conduct combined training with ROKAF

U.S. Air Force F-35 aircraft from Eielson Air Force Base arrive at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 5, 2022, to conduct combined training with the Republic of Korea Air Force.