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Feb. 9, 2026
Reserve Leaders emphasizes standards and strategic “Reserve Advantage” to NATO allies

Senior reserve leaders from across the NATO alliance gathered last week to discuss the growing importance of reserve forces in addressing global security challenges during the NATO Air Reserve Symposium. The event focused on how Allied Reserve Organizations and the NATO Committee on the Reserves can
Feb. 5, 2026
German Air Force colonel assumes command of ENJJPT operations group

German Air Force Col. Jan Gloystein relinquished command of the 80th Operations Group to German Air Force Col. Timo Heimbach during a change of command ceremony Jan. 30, 2026, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
Feb. 4, 2026
818th MSAS and Mauritanian Air Force Complete Capstone Engagement

Members of the 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) completed a mission from Jan. 9-24 to advise the Mauritanian Air Force on its Cessna 208 Caravan program, part of an engagement funded by the U.S. Department of State.
Jan. 30, 2026
Space Force activates component command to NORTHCOM

The U.S. Space Force activated a new Component Field Command today, Jan. 30, 2026, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo.
Jan. 30, 2026
820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group partnered with United Kingdom service members at Moody AFB during a recurring collaboration that brings allied forces together to share communication practices, tips and real-world lessons learned.
Jan. 28, 2026
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Visits Luke Ahead of Future RCAF F-35 Training

The United States ambassador to Canada visited Luke Air Force Base this week to observe F-35 training operations and meet with Airmen and leaders supporting U.S. and partner-nation pilot training.
Jan. 28, 2026
US, Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26

The 374th Airlift Wing integrated with the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26, a joint arctic field training designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities.
Jan. 28, 2026
571st MSAS Advances Costa Rican Aviation Capabilities

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a multi-week engagement with the Costa Rican Servicio de Vigilancia Aérea (SVA), strengthening the nation's aviation maintenance, flight safety, logistics, Intelligence, Surveillance, and
Jan. 27, 2026
Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Indo-Pacific to engage with Airmen, allies

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 24 to kick off his tour of the Pacific Air Force’s area of responsibility and meet with Airmen and Guardians throughout the region.
Jan. 26, 2026
Joint Base Charleston serves as hub for Denton Humanitarian Airlift missions

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. - Team Charleston members joined forces with mobility units across the Air Force to accomplish multiple airlift missions over the last few months, sending humanitarian aid to multiple countries in need around the world.