Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Aug. 6, 2025 Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances, integrated readiness SecAF Meink concluded a multi-nation visit to the Indo-Pacific region, where he met with senior defense officials, observed multinational training and visited with Airmen and Guardians supporting Department-Level Exercise 2025.
July 28, 2025 REFORPAC 2025: US, JASDF medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training The exercise fostered a bilateral learning environment to enhance interoperability and strengthen the Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team’s command and control functions. During this mission, JASDF medics conducted in-flight patient care aboard a U.S. C-130J Super Hercules.
July 8, 2025 REFORPAC 2025: International team conducts Air Force’s largest Pacific contingency-response exercise U.S. Pacific Air Forces, multinational and sister-service partners will conduct exercise Resolute Force Pacific across several locations throughout the Pacific as part of the DLE series.
July 8, 2025 DAF kicks off department-level exercise series in Pacific The Department of the Air Force launched its Pacific-focused first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series July 8 in multiple locations across the United States and Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility.