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52nd FW F-16s arrive at RAFM in support of Cobra Warrior 23-2

52nd FW F-16s arrive at RAFM in support of Cobra Warrior 23-2

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NATO Allies conducted verification testing above Romania on how their air assets work together to protect NATO airspace with Integrated Air and Missile Defence assets. Two Spanish Eurofightes taxiing for the mission at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, Aug. 24.

NATO, Allies conduct long-range drills testing interoperability over Romania

NATO Allies conducted verification testing above Romania on how their air assets work together to protect NATO airspace with Integrated Air and Missile Defence assets, Aug. 24.

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Finding remains of missing Service Members a diplomatic success story

Finding remains of missing Service Members a diplomatic success story

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has been searching for remains of U.S. military members in 45 nations. Besides bringing closure to their loved ones, this effort has strengthened America’s diplomatic ties with those nations, said the agency’s director, Kelly McKeague, who spoke virtually today with the Center for a New […]

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DOD will deploy AI-enabled detection system to monitor DC airspace

DOD will deploy AI-enabled detection system to monitor DC airspace

An artificial intelligence-powered airspace ​monitoring ​system is set ​to ​be installed to enhance protection of the nation’s capital​ with the potential to scale across other Defense Department and U.S. government installations​​ and systems​. The upgraded visual recognition​, ​identification ​and warning ​system delivers a tenfold increase in performance capability compared to […]

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An F-16 assigned to the 162nd Wing, Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., soars over the skies during a recent training Mission. Morris ANG Base is home to the Air National Guard's premier F-16 fighter pilot training unit, the 162nd Wing.  It is one of the largest ANG wings in the country and resides next to the Tucson International Airport. The wing shares use of the runway, security and fire control with the airport. Guardsmen provide ready forces in support of civil authorities and wartime operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hampton E. Stramler)

US will train Ukrainian F-16 pilots, ground crews

The Defense Department will begin training Ukrainians to fly and maintain F-16 fighter jets in the coming months.

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz holds relinquishment of responsibilities ceremony

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz holds relinquishment of responsibilities ceremony

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz bid farewell to its top enlisted leader during a ceremony held at Armstrong’s Club on Aug. 25. Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. LaRocque relinquished his responsibilities after two and a half years serving as USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s command sergeant major. “Command Sgt. Maj. LaRocque loves being […]

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Florida National Guard activated as hurricane Idalia approaches

Florida National Guard activated as hurricane Idalia approaches

Hurricane Idalia reached Florida’s west coast Aug. 30. Idalia “may bring a life-threatening storm surge to portions of the Florida Gulf Coast, as well as strong winds and significant flooding across Southeastern states,” according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency report posted to its website on Aug. 29. FEMA is […]

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tyler Peterson, 31st Operations Wing standards and evaluations section chief, looks out at a Serbian air force H145M helicopter during a formation flight while flying over Serbia, Aug. 8. Collaborating closely with the Serbian air force, international forces can exchange knowledge, share best practices, and align their operational procedures.

US, Serbian military forces conduct first flight formation in history: Rotary Wing Search, Rescue Operations

For the first time in over 20 years, the U.S. Air Force and Serbian air force partnered together to conduct the first helicopter flight formation in history and participate in rotary wing search and rescue operations, Aug. 7-11.

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US, German partnership recognition ceremony in Sankt Goar

US, German partnership recognition ceremony in Sankt Goar

A U.S. and German Partnership Recognition ceremony was held to celebrate their history and continued partnership in Sankt Goar, Aug. 15. Mr. Falko Hoenisch, the mayor of St. Goar, presided over the ceremony where the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and Bundeswehr Medical Regiment 2 were in attendance. U.S. Army Brig. […]

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DAF selects JetZero to develop blended wing body aircraft prototype

DAF selects JetZero to develop blended wing body aircraft prototype

The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16. The effort aims to mature BWB technology and demonstrate its capabilities, giving the department and commercial industry more options for future air platforms. With a design that differs […]

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