• Pacific Airlift Rally strengthens interoperability in Philippines

    Humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations are imperative to places around the world prone to natural or man-made disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and conflict. Strong relationships, combined readiness, and shared values all contribute to the ability to effectively save lives

  • 16th Air Force advances Information Warfare with Poland Cyber Command

    Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, 16th Air Force commander, receives a welcome plaque from Polish Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda, Commander, Poland Cyber Command, at Cyber Command Headquarters, Poland, Aug. 21, 2023. During this time of worldwide information environment competition, 16th Air Force officials work

  • U.S., Japan Conduct Bomber Integration Exercise

    U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral bomber exercise over the Sea of Japan on August 30, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

  • B-2 Spirit Conducts Historic Hot Pit Refueling in Norway

    A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducted a historic hot pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Norway on Aug. 29, 2023. The occasion marked the first time that the B-2 has landed in Norway, signaling the shared commitment between the U.S. and Norway to deter threats and strengthen

  • U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

    Republic of Korea Army Soldiers Cpl. Jung Yoon Pil, Staff Sgt. Kim Hyung Seop, and Sgt. Lee Do Yoon, 51st Infantry Division Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Support Unit members, respond to a CBRN threat during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24, 2023. This

  • DOD Maintains Readiness as U.S. Assists Ukraine

    Through coordination with allies, the defense industrial base in the U.S. has been effective in leveraging every tool available to support Ukraine on the battlefield while managing risks to U.S. readiness, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said. 

  • RED FLAG-Alaska 23-3 closes out

    The Pacific Air Forces-directed exercise, Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 23-3, which had units and aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps participating, concluded Aug. 25, 2023.