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Feb. 23, 2026
RCAF Delegates Visit Luke in Preparation for Future Fighter Integration

Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeff Smyth, RCAF chief of air and space force development, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. John Ryan, 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander, prior to attending a wing mission brief during a base visit, Feb. 18, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Discussions
Feb. 20, 2026
U.S. Space Forces Southern collaborates with space industry in radar site visit

U.S. Space Forces Southern (SPACEFOR-SOUTH) Guardians met with commercial space industry representatives during a radar facility visit Feb. 17. The engagement focused on potential integration opportunities for increased space domain awareness through advancing radar technology and global expansion
Feb. 20, 2026
AFSOUTH strengthens Argentine air force F-16 integration through Peace Condor program

Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) conducted a knowledge exchange with military representatives of the Argentine air force, Fuerza Aérea Argentina (FAA), in support of their Peace Condor program, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 6-9, 2026.
Feb. 17, 2026
Connected to Win: Bamboo Eagle Strengthens Allied Decision-Making

Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-scale combat exercise, recently commenced to test the very nervous system of joint and coalition airpower.
Feb. 17, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, and German Lt. Gen. André Bodemann, Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command deputy commander, discuss upcoming topics during General Bodemann’s visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2026. As part of the
Feb. 13, 2026
F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB

The F-35 International Intelligence Formal Training Unit graduated its most diverse class in program history during a ceremony on Feb. 11, 2026. Class 2026002 included seven students from five partner nations, featuring the first-ever graduates from Poland and Germany.
Feb. 13, 2026
Stronger together: Canadians, Danes enhance interoperability through education

The Elmendorf PME Center welcomed members of the Canadian and Danish armed forces as students in the NCOA course as part of class 26-A.
Feb. 12, 2026
Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem

The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
Feb. 12, 2026
Al Udeid Air Base hosts Partnership Day

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Partnership Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 11, 2026. The event showcased interoperability and appreciation for host nation partners, bringing together Qatari military members, families, U.S. Embassy Doha representatives, joint U.S. service members,
Feb. 11, 2026
USecAF visits Kadena AB to conclude Indo-Pacific tour

The visit capped a week of base visits where Lohmeier met with Airmen, Guardians and senior leaders to assess readiness, connect with the force and reaffirm the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.