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Feb. 9, 2024
DOD Official Restates Why Supporting Ukraine Is in U.S. Interest

As Congress again addresses U.S. military aid to Ukraine, helping Ukraine defeat Russian aggression is in the United States' interest, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.
Feb. 9, 2024
USAFE Surgeon General organizes Minnesota, Croatia medical exercise

Medical professionals from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Surgeon General office, the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the Croatian Armed Forces conducted a patient holding and specified diagnostics tabletop exercise in Zagreb, Croatia, Jan. 22-25, 2024.
Feb. 9, 2024
US leaders recognize Airmen, Soldiers for contribution to Saudi World Defense Show

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, center left, U.S. Air Forces Central and Combined Forces Air Component Commander, stands with Airmen and Soldiers for a group photo in front of the U.S. static aircraft displays during the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 4, 2024.
Feb. 8, 2024
US bolsters regional partnerships at Saudi World Defense Show

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the Air Forces Central Band pose for a photo during the Saudi World Defense Show at an undisclosed location in the Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2024. U.S. military participation in the Saudi World Defense Show allows foreign military and
Feb. 7, 2024
Austin Praises Close U.S.-Kenya Partnership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the close partnership between the U.S. and Kenya on a range of security issues as he met with Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale.
Feb. 7, 2024
US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

An Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Forces Central Band instructs a show attendee how to play a guitar during the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2024. The AFCENT Band travels throughout Central and Southwest Asia performing community outreach concerts, school assemblies,
Feb. 6, 2024
Allies and Partners move as one in Cope North 24

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – As you and your team arrive, you see it; a sea of various uniforms moving as waves across the facility. You make your way to your equipment, hearing all the different languages that fill the space, all to support the same event, all to move together as waves in
Feb. 6, 2024
U.S. Southern Command Urges Space Conference Attendees to 'Think Big'

U.S. Southern Command hosted the annual Space Conference of the Americas to discuss the way ahead for space cooperation and interoperability.
Feb. 6, 2024
Multinational Allies and partners conduct elephant walk during Cope North 24

U.S. Air Force, Marines and Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, French Air and Space Force, and Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft participated in an Elephant Walk for Cope North 2024, Feb. 5, 2024.
Feb. 6, 2024
Ecuadorian Military Leaders Visit Kentucky Air National Guard

Key leaders from the Ecuadorian military met with Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard on Jan. 31 to tour the 123rd Airlift Wing and learn more about its missions.