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Jan. 26, 2026
145th AW hosts SPP visit with Malawi and Zambia

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) hosted a visit for its state partners from the Malawi and Zambia air forces, through the National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP), at the Charlotte Air National Guard Base, Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 12-16.
Jan. 22, 2026
A major milestone achieved: U.S. and Italian air forces successfully test the future of pilot training

In a landmark event for military pilot training, the U.S. and Italian air forces celebrated the graduation of 10 American student pilots from the International Flight Training School (IFTS) on Jan. 16.
Jan. 22, 2026
Joint Task Force-Bravo receives Denton Delivery in Honduras

A C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, delivered 90,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 12, 2026.
Jan. 22, 2026
105 Guardians selected for Regional Space Advisor program

The board reviewed officers in the grades of O-3 to O-5 fit to be Regional Space Advisors, Guardian leaders deliberately developed to enhance USSF capabilities, evolve and expand partnerships to strengthen relationships, secure common interests, and promote shared values in space.
Jan. 22, 2026
Space Forces Southern activated at Davis-Monthan AFB

The U.S. Space Force and U.S. Southern Command officially marked the activation of Space Forces Southern during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, formalizing the command’s role in integrating space capabilities across the Western Hemisphere.
Jan. 22, 2026
First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base

EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. - The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland.
Jan. 22, 2026
Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers

When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.
Jan. 21, 2026
Alliance in Action: Royal Norwegian Air Force, US Air Force Collaborate to Advance Command and Control

A Royal Norwegian Air Force delegation visited the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, Nev., last month to deepen collaboration and share critical insights on operational-level command and control.
Jan. 21, 2026
Coalition Enlisted Leaders Advance Partnership and Cooperation

For the first time, enlisted military members from six partner nations including Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates- gathered for an U.S. Air Forces Central Command-led professional development seminar designed to strengthen partnerships, grow core competencies,
Jan. 20, 2026
Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capabilities across AFCENT

U.S. and partner nation forces gathered Dec. 11, 2025, for a multinational exercise focused on defending the region against modern airborne threats.