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Checkered Flag 26-2 concludes, forges high-end readiness and joint interoperability

Airman 1st Class Rosario Garcia — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Checkered Flag 26-2, one of the U.S. military's largest air-to-air exercises, concluded at Tyndall Air Force Base, integrating fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft from the Air Force and Navy to enhance joint interoperability and high-end combat readiness.

F-22 Raptors arrive in Japan, strengthen Indo-Pacific airpower

Air Force Staff Sgt. Dwane Young, 18th Wing — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:10:00 GMT

Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for a rotation designed to strengthen regional interoperability and maintain a persistent, high-tech presence in the Indo-Pacific.

US, Moroccan Air Forces project combat power during exercise African Lion 26

Army 1st Lt. Tucker Chase — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:57:00 GMT

Integration of these aircraft into the multinational exercise demonstrated the ability of the U.S. and its partners to project combat-credible airpower worldwide.

31 AEW CC greets ROKAF Operations Command CC at Gwangju AB

Pentagon News — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:42:00 GMT

The meeting between the two military leaders occurred after Cha flew an F-15K Slam Eagle during combined training operations between U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines Corps, and South Korea air force fighter aircrew. The mission was part of FF 26-1, a regularly scheduled training event designed to prepare joint and combined forces for combat to defend South Korea.

US, Chilean Air Force crews complete historic refueling

2nd Lt. Grace Brandt — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:45:00 GMT

U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, 2026, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft—marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration.

US – Italian partnership supports USAF's future of Undergraduate Pilot Training Program

Bryanna Richards — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School.

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff

Pentagon News — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:22:00 GMT

Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.

Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 wraps, strengthening alliances

Senior Airman Josephine Pepin — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:11:00 GMT

The annual combined joint all-domain military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, concluded on Aug. 28, reinforcing the strength and readiness of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in the face of evolving regional security threats.

Under Secretary Lohmeier visits alma mater, observes US Air Force Academy updates

Pentagon News — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:47:10 GMT

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

Pentagon News — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:09:00 GMT

DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.

US, Sweden partner for CSAR training

Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:25:00 GMT

The 57th Rescue Squadron and Swedish air force rangers conducted personnel recovery training.

C-130s deliver US, Spanish paratroopers to Latvia, demonstrating allied strength in Swift Response 25

Senior Airman Regan Enriquez — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:03:00 GMT

SR25 is one of three major exercises under DEFENDER 25, an annual U.S. Army-led deployment and training event with 29 participating nations conducting exercise response operations and increasing interoperability alongside allies and partners.

US Air Force B-52s arrive at Morón for Bomber Task Force Europe deployment

Pentagon News — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:36:00 GMT

The latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment will test and demonstrate Agile Combat Employment concepts, operating from smaller, more flexible locations across Europe and Africa.

C2WAC goes global: Largest class to date unites allied warfighters in UK hosted course

Deb Henley — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:58:00 GMT

The Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course at RAF Waddington had nearly equal numbers of coalition and U.S. personnel — making it the largest C2WAC class to date.

Pacific partners conclude successful CT25

Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:14:00 GMT

Airmen from the United States, Thailand and Singapore, concluded exercise Cope Tiger 25 with a ceremony Mar. 28.

Belgian air, space commander visits Luke AFB

Senior Airman Jakob Hambright — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:26:00 GMT

As Belgium prepares to transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II, the nation is focused on ensuring its pilots and maintainers are fully equipped to operate and sustain the fifth-generation aircraft effectively.

Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26

Tech. Sgt. Nick Koetz — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:49:00 GMT

Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force.

Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:36:00 GMT

SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.

Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Royal Saudi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Turki Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz

Pentagon News — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:40:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin hosted Royal Saudi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Turki Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz for an official counterpart visit Nov. 12.

Global Unity: US, Australia, Canada and UK

Senior Airman Ruben Garibay — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:55:36 GMT

In an era defined by rapid technology advancements and with a worldwide platform saturated with Great Power Competition, the Distributed Mission Operations Center on Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, Oct. 21 - Nov. 4.