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26 Jul 2019
US, Botswana forces complete final training exercise
Upward Minuteman 2019 was a U.S. Africa Command exercise promoting the U.S. National Guard's State Partnership Program on the African Continent.
23 Jul 2019
W.Va. ANG medical personnel conduct joint training during exercise Sentry Storm 19
Exercise Sentry Storm brings military assets from around the country to train in West Virginia in areas such as conducting joint aircrew and mobility operations, aeromedical evacuation, personnel recovery and support services readiness training for domestic operations.
23 Jul 2019
US Airmen, Japanese Soldiers conduct jump training, strengthen Yokota AB interoperability
The service members met again at Yokota Air Base to conduct jump training observed by 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists on Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita Prefecture, Japan, July 16.
22 Jul 2019
726th ACS builds leaders during readiness, rapid global mobility exercise
The mission of the exercise was to train Airmen and build exceptional leaders in an unforgiving environment. This type of training develops skill sets necessary to enhance the readiness for the rapid global mobility of the 726th Air Control Squadron.
15 Jul 2019
Air advisors train with Niger Armed Forces
Air advisors assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron conducted training with the Nigerien Armed Forces, also known as Forces Armées Nigeriennes, on how to clear buildings at Niger Air Base 201, July 10.The training was designed to help the FAN improve their efficiency and security when coming in contact with enemy forces.
26 Jun 2019
Three-nation F-35 exercise demonstrates air power interoperability
Exercise Tri-Lightning was a one-day defensive counter air exercise involving friendly and adversary aircraft from the three participating countries and consisted of active and passive air defense operations.
25 Jun 2019
Shaw AFB Airmen, USCG hone joint water rescue skills
Teaming up with U.S. Coast Guardsmen from Tybee Island Coast Guard Station, Georgia, the Shaw AFB SERE specialists traveled 25 nautical miles offshore to simulate downed pilot search and recovery efforts.
20 Jun 2019
Multinational JTACs integrate in Red Flag-Alaska
Throughout the exercise, they shared tactics, techniques and procedures regarding close air support, enabling them to work together more efficiently in the future if the need arises.
18 Jun 2019
Inspector General keeps ADAB ready and compliant
The IG office is open to all Airmen and federal employees to hear complaints of wrong doings; they also provide an independent look during exercises and inspections, giving them the ability to identify undetected non-compliance and possible risks.
13 Jun 2019
Pacific senior enlisted leaders meet for historic Red Flag-Alaska
Approximately 2,000 personnel are flying, maintaining and supporting more than 85 aircraft from more than a dozen units during this iteration of Red Flag-Alaska. The majority of participating aircraft are based at, and flying from, JB Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base.
7 Jun 2019
Hill AFB Airmen bring F-35A, fifth-gen capabilities to European defense exercise
Airmen deployed from the active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, recently wrapped up the F-35A Lightning II’s first participation in a large, European air-and-missile defense exercise.
31 May 2019
123rd Airlift Wing supports interoperability with exercise Immediate Response
The purpose of the annual exercise is to build multinational readiness, enhance military-to-military relationships and improve interoperability between land forces to provide mutual assurance, deter regional aggression and support a balanced approach to security and stability in the Balkan region.
30 May 2019
USAFE commander discusses regional security with Arctic air chiefs during Arctic Challenge 19
Gen. Jeff Harrigian worked with the air chiefs on a path forward for future ACE exercises, including a focus on developing realistic scenarios for the Airmen on the ground and in the air.
28 May 2019
Australian, US Airmen conduct bilateral flying operations
Diamond Storm is an Australian Air Warfare Center-led exercise designed to enhance interoperability amongst allies and facilitate the introduction of fifth-generation capabilities into the Australian Defense Force.
21 May 2019
Ophthalmology teams give Guyanese the gift of sight
The ophthalmology center at the Port Mourant Hospital was established to provide aid to the Guyanese population by screening and selecting patients to receive cataract and pterygium surgery in support of NH19.
17 May 2019
Resiliency Toolkit: The power of a positive thought
Many of you have probably been in a situation where nothing seems to be going right and every step you move forward, something hits you in the face, knocking you two steps back. In these moments, your biggest adversary becomes your own mind.
9 May 2019
Reserve and Guard build expeditionary medical skills during Joint Medic exercise
More than 70 military members, including Reserve Citizen Airmen, Army and Navy Reservists and Texas Army National Guardsmen combined to sharpen their expeditionary mass-casualty stabilization and aeromedical evacuation skills May 4-5.
7 May 2019
Hill AFB F-35A units assist in F-16 fighter training
For the last two weeks, F-16 basic course students and instructor pilots from the 311th Fighter Squadron at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, have been flying with and against the Air Force’s first operational F-35A units.
30 Apr 2019
Exercise Rapid Weasel enhances 52nd Fighter Wing innovation, readiness
“Rapid Weasel was a demonstration of the 52nd FW’s ability to rapidly project combat power by opening an airfield, refueling and re-arming fighter aircraft, then quickly departing to other locations,” said Lt. Col. Leonardo Tongko, 435th Contingency Response Squadron commander.
29 Apr 2019
PJs sharpen skills during exercise Razor’s Edge
Razor’s Edge is a two-week long exercise where pararescuemen train to be better prepared for unilateral and joint combat search and rescue operations in any situation and environment. To meet these expectations they endure rigorous training reflective of real-world scenarios that they may encounter downrange.

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