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Jan. 28, 2026
US, Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26

The 374th Airlift Wing integrated with the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26, a joint arctic field training designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities.
Jan. 15, 2026
Strengthening partnerships: Air Force, Royal Netherlands counterparts collaborate on aeromedical training

Inside a static C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joined NATO partners from the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force in a subject matter exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
March 5, 2024
US, Bangladesh bolster tactical airlift interoperability during Cope South 24

Cope South 2024 is a PACAF-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise and provides an opportunity to strengthen the interoperability between U.S. and Bangladesh Air Forces, which directly impacts the ability to address shared security concerns.
March 8, 2023
Iron Fist 23: USAF and JGSDF conduct island seizure training

The U.S. Air Force 36th Airlift Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd Tactical Group, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade conducted bilateral airborne operations at remote islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, March 3.
March 15, 2022
Dover AFB propels US, Tunisia alliance

The U.S. and Tunisia have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations for over 200 years, beginning when the two countries signed the Treaty of Peace and Friendship in 1797.
Feb. 4, 2021
Herk Nation enhances interoperability in Panther Storm exercise

The 19th Operations Group from Little Rock Air Force Base acted as the lead AF unit in Panther Storm, a deployment readiness exercise supporting the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Shortly after receiving the support

US, Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26

Strengthening partnerships: Air Force, Royal Netherlands counterparts collaborate on aeromedical training

US, Bangladesh bolster tactical airlift interoperability during Cope South 24

Iron Fist 23: USAF and JGSDF conduct island seizure training

Dover AFB propels US, Tunisia alliance

Herk Nation enhances interoperability in Panther Storm exercise