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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, presents the Meritorious Unit Award to Brig. Gen. Jack Arthaud, 48th Fighter Wing commander, during the USAFE-AFAFRICA 2026 Wing Leadership Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 22. General Arthaud accepted the award on behalf of the 48th Fighter Wing for the organization’s meritorious conduct in direct support of military operations between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024.

USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts 2026 Wing Leadership Conference

The conference addressed a range of topics related to the command’s three-pronged mission to protect the U.S. homeland with Allies and partners, project combat-ready airpower in Europe, Africa and beyond, and deter aggression and win decisively should deterrence fail.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen, Army, Marines and Navy medical personnel work together to guard and perform triage for a simulated patient at Survive, Adapt and Battlefield Readiness exercise at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, Jan. 22,. 2026. SABR promoted joint-interoperability and sharing critical patient care capabilities across sister services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

86 Medical Group, sister services join together in large scale mass casualty training exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group, Army, Marine Corps and Navy medical personnel assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, trained together during a large-scale mass casualty exercise Jan. 22.

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US Army, Polish land forces conduct Operation Winter Falcon 2026

US Army, Polish land forces conduct Operation Winter Falcon 2026

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, conducted an armored live-fire exercise and technology demonstrations during Operation Winter Falcon 26 at the Drawsko Combat Training Center in Oleszno, Poland, Jan. 13. The event demonstrated how modern military operations rely on integrating multiple systems, […]

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Space Forces Southern activated at Davis-Monthan AFB

Space Forces Southern activated at Davis-Monthan AFB

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.  —  The U.S. Space Force and U.S. Southern Command officially marked the activation of Space Forces Southern during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Jan. 21, formalizing the command’s role in integrating space capabilities across the Western Hemisphere. Although SPACEFOR–SOUTH became operational effective Dec. […]

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Incirlik Airmen integrate with Turkish, Spanish during natural disaster exercise

Incirlik Airmen integrate with Turkish, Spanish during natural disaster exercise

The 39th Air Base Wing exercised its natural disaster response capabilities as part of Titan Dawn 26-02, Jan. 13-14. The exercise simulated an earthquake impacting the base and surrounding area with conditions similar to the 2023 earthquake in Türkiye, where Incirlik acted as a hub for humanitarian aid in the […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th AW command chief, discuss the wing’s strategic guidance during an all call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 14, 2026. During the all call, 86th AW leadership highlighted how the wing's guidance aligns with evolving operational priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

86 AW leadership sharpens focus with all call

The 86th Airlift Wing command team hosted an all call at the Hercules Theater, Jan. 14 to discuss the wing’s strategic guidance and priorities.

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721 MSS tests continuity of operations during Exercise Agile Swarm

721 MSS tests continuity of operations during Exercise Agile Swarm

The 721st Mobility Support Squadron executed EXERCISE AGILE SWARM at Ramstein Air Base, on Nov. 5, 2025, testing their ability to relocate and reestablish critical en route support operations in response to area threats that compromise their primary operating location. The 721st MSS delivers comprehensive and enduring en route support […]

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721 AMXS adds Commercial Concurrent Servicing to their toolbelt

721 AMXS adds Commercial Concurrent Servicing to their toolbelt

Members of the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron have recently added Commercial Concurrent Servicing to a growing list of unique specializations required to support rapid global mobility across the en-route system. The 721st AMXS along with the 721st Aerial Port Squadron support a heavy mission rate with more than 50 aircraft […]

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US Army Order of Military Medical Merit awarded to host nation, allied military medical partners

US Army Order of Military Medical Merit awarded to host nation, allied military medical partners

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MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission

MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Air Force Global Strike Command’s nuclear security operations. The MH-139s shepherded a column […]

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