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June 17, 2022
Stoltenberg Details NATO Progress in Deterrence, Defense

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, but the ministers — including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — also considered a range of actions and programs in preparation for the Madrid Summit.
June 17, 2022
U.S. F-35s demonstrate ACE capabilities, assure North Macedonia Ally

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 134th Fighter Squadron landed at Petrovec Military Airport, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, Jun. 17, to practice Agile Combat Employment concepts while supporting NATO’s collective defense throughout
June 16, 2022
Logistics Agreement Will Facilitate Aid in Western Hemisphere, Generals Say

The commanders of U.S. Transportation Command and U.S. Southern Command signed a charter for a regional "Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Logistics Handbook for the Western Hemisphere."
June 16, 2022
Red Flag 22-2 underway at Eielson

Red Flag-Alaska 22-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise and the second of its kind this year, has started and is expected to run June 9- 24, with primary flight and ground operations in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex.
June 16, 2022
NATO Defense Leaders Set Stage for Alliance Decisions at Madrid Summit

NATO leaders are making long-term plans to deter and defend every inch of alliance territory, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
June 16, 2022
U.S. F-35s soared over Baltic nations

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing and one KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, conducted low approach flyovers over the Baltic Sea region
June 16, 2022
New York Air National Guard hosts SPP partner Brazil

The New York Air National Guard hosted the commander of Brazil’s Aerospace Operations Command, part of a nine-person Brazilian Air Force delegation, during a week-long engagement focused on space operations, remotely piloted aircraft and cybersecurity.
June 16, 2022
Fueling our allies

U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagles and Israeli Defense Forces F-16 Barak aircraft fly together after a successful refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, within the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) area of responsibility, May 18.
June 15, 2022
Harpoon Weapon System, More Howitzers Headed to Ukraine

New security assistance will support Ukraine's most urgent needs for artillery, as well as near-term priorities for coastal defense, secure communications and optics, senior defense officials said.
June 15, 2022
More Than 50 Nations Pledge to Help Build Ukraine's Defense

Following its most recent meeting, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will "move even faster and push even harder" to get military capabilities into the hands of Ukrainian forces battling Russian invaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.