MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Power production Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) completed the replacement of Misawa Air Base, Japan’s aircraft arresting systems on Aug. 20, 2025, marking a critical step in sustaining the wing’s ability to launch and recover fighter aircraft...

After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned...

 In a significant demonstration of enterprise leadership in advanced capabilities, the California Air National Guard’s 163rd Attack Wing spearheaded MQ-9 operations during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, or REFORPAC...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) — Air Mobility Command has sustained operations as part of the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise series across the Indo-Pacific region validating its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside allies and partners, in support of...

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — U.S. and Thai service members launched the third annual Enduring Partners exchange Aug. 17, 2025, at Wing 1 in Lopburi, Thailand. The event, built on year-round planning through the State Partnership Program, underscores shared learning and strengthens defense ties between...

OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], South Korea — The United States Seventh Air Force and other U.S. forces will partner with the Republic of Korea to conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — On this day 77 years ago, the 51st Fighter Wing was activated at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Since then, the 51st FW has provided combat ready airpower in the Pacific theater...

BANYUWANGI, Indonesia — Forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed East Java, Indonesia following a scheduled port visit, Aug. 15, 2025. Frank Cable is underway supporting 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and...

NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — When Marines and Sailors deploy to the Indo-Pacific as part of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), the mission isn’t just about combat readiness, deterrence, and multinational training. Sustaining that force — keeping...

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard and partners in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, successfully concluded the Federated States of Micronesia Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise 2025 on August 1, demonstrating the value of recent enhancements in regional SAR capabilities and...