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March 11, 2026
Royal Netherlands Air Force deputy commander Visits Luke AFB

Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Luijsterburg, RNLAF senior representative at the 308th Fighter Squadron and Maj. Gen. Robert Adang, RNLAF deputy commander, pose for a photo in front of a F35A Lightning II, Mar. 3, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit highlighted collaboration
March 11, 2026
U.S., Saint Kitts and Nevis conclude LAMAT 2026 medical mission

U.S. Air Forces Southern and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis concluded the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 engagement during a closing ceremony in Basseterre on March 6, marking the completion of a two-week medical collaboration across St. Kitts and Nevis.
March 10, 2026
Exercise Cobra Gold Ends for US, Thailand Partners

RAYONG, Thailand – The joint multinational military Exercise Cobra Gold 2026, held annually in Thailand, has successfully concluded after two weeks of intensive training, humanitarian efforts and cultural exchanges.The United States and Thailand co-hosted the 45th annual Exercise Cobra Gold,
March 9, 2026
Washington Guard, Thailand Partners Train Through Cobra Gold 2026

PHANOM SARAKHAM DISTRICT, CHACHOENGSAO, Thailand – When a disaster happens, and lives are in danger, time might be the most critical asset first responders have.“We train together, [so] we can respond together swiftly, safely and respectively, supporting Thai authorities and local communities when
March 9, 2026
571st MSAS Strengthens Decade-Long Partnership with Belize Defence Force Through Advanced Airdrop Operations

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Building on the inaugural airdrop mission conducted in May 2025, the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) returned to Belize on February 23, 2026, to further enhance the Belize Defence Force (BDF) Air Wing's aerial resupply and interdiction capabilities.
March 7, 2026
USAF arrives in Norway for Cold Response 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen and a variety of aircraft arrived at multiple locations in Norway to participate in Cold Response 26, a Norwegian-led, regularly scheduled exercise designed to enhance Allied defense and deterrence capabilities in an intense and challenging Arctic environment.
March 5, 2026
Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment

One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, or NOREX, an annual exchange that strengthens their partnership with Norway.
March 5, 2026
Hegseth Promotes Regional Border Security, Signs Joint Security Declaration at Inaugural Counter Cartel Conference

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the importance of strong, regional border security during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Fla.
March 5, 2026
AFSOUTH hosts U.S., Ecuador Airman-to-Airman talks

Air Forces Southern hosted the annual headquarters staff talks between the United States Air Force and the Ecuadorian air force, March 3-5.
March 4, 2026
US Air Force and Costa Rican SVA Achieve Key Firsts During Joint Training Mission

U.S. Air Force Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a Mobile Training Team (MTT) engagement with the Costa Rican Servicio de Vigilancia Aérea (SVA).