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Jan. 21, 2025
2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of first-ever accomplishments

As of 2024, 8th Air Force’s B-1 Lancers, B-2 Spirits and B-52 Stratofortresses have integrated with 23 percent of the world’s military as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions and operations.
Jan. 17, 2025
Alaska Guard, Mongolia Conduct Cybersecurity Exchange

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - The Alaska Air National Guard launched a new partnership with Mongolia through the State Partnership Program. The collaboration aims to develop cybersecurity training for the newly formed Mongolian Cybersecurity Command, with the Alaska team playing a pivotal role in
Jan. 16, 2025
Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26

Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force.
Jan. 15, 2025
U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan & the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025.
Jan. 14, 2025
Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050

SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.
Jan. 10, 2025
Hicks Outlines Plan Tied to Strategic Competition With China

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke about "four lessons" she views as critical for prevailing in the U.S. strategic competition with China.
Jan. 9, 2025
Austin Challenges Contact Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine

At the conclusion of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the last such meeting for Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, he challenged members to maintain the level of support to Ukraine they have built over the past three years.
Jan. 6, 2025
DoD participates in Vietnam Defense Expo 2024

HANOI, Vietnam --The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Dec.19-22, 2024.
Jan. 3, 2025
Kentucky Air Guard security forces conduct information exchange with Ecuadorian partners

CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Twenty-seven Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Security Forces Squadron teamed with six Ecuadorian Air Force special forces here recently for a week-long information exchange supporting domestic law enforcement operations.“Our days were focused on
Dec. 27, 2024
New Era Begins with Arrival of Poland’s F-35s at Ebbing ANGB

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft arrived at Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base Dec. 23.The two aircraft belong to Poland and will be used to train Polish fighter pilots to use the newest generation jets.“The arrival of Poland’s