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Feb. 12, 2026
Al Udeid Air Base hosts Partnership Day

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Partnership Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 11, 2026. The event showcased interoperability and appreciation for host nation partners, bringing together Qatari military members, families, U.S. Embassy Doha representatives, joint U.S. service members,
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. 22, 2026
Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers

When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.
Dec. 1, 2025
Music ‘builds bridges’ at Dubai Airshow 2025

The Dubai Airshow 2025 featured U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force aircraft and weapon systems, as well as multiple live demonstrations. One of the most captivating demonstrations did not feature state-of-the-art military equipment; instead, it drew international audiences through a universal
Sept. 4, 2025
Buckley SFB supports Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

Airmen and Guardians from Buckley Space Force Base participated in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, a combined, joint, all-domain exercise.
July 23, 2025
US, Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2

PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements.
May 15, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band celebrates Victory Day for WWII 80th Anniversary

As Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for WWII, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band played a leading role in commemorating this historic milestone through music, remembrance, and partnership events across the continent.
April 24, 2025
AFSOUTH wraps up LAMAT 2025, strengthens partnerships, sharpens readiness

After seven weeks across four countries, U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) concluded its 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission on April 11, bolstering regional partnerships and advancing medical readiness for future challenges.
April 16, 2025
Space Chiefs Forum reinforces international partnerships

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna hosted military space leaders from 18 other countries at the annual Space Chiefs Forum.
April 10, 2025
Saltzman details Space Force's international partnership strategy at Space Symposium

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman gave insights into a new, soon-to-be-released International Partnership Strategy at the 40th Space Symposium.