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US, Japan Guard and Protect 2023
November 6, 2023 — Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron trained with their security counterparts in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1, a two-week-long base readiness exercise meant to hone critical skills during realistic scenarios... MORE

USAF, ROKAF join forces for Herk Guardians 23
October 20, 2023 — United States Air Force representatives from Yokota Air Base, Japan, met Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, for a week of tactical airlift training and cultural exchange as part of Herk Guardians 23, Oct. 9–13... MORE

US, RAAF senior leaders integrate for future operations in Air Senior National Representatives forum
June 13, 2023 — U.S. and Royal Australian Air Force service members came together to discuss challenges and posture for the future during this year’s iteration of the Air Senior National Representatives forum at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 15-17... MORE

.S. and Royal Australian Air Force service members came together to discuss challenges and posture for the future during this year’s iteration of the Air Senior National Representatives forum at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, May 15-17.

Air Component Senior Leader Course influences culture of AF senior leaders, operational-level C2
October 4, 2022 — Meeting the challenges of the 2022 National Defense Strategy requires a range of new and innovative approaches to training U.S. Air Force senior leaders. One such way is through the 705th Training Squadron’s restructuring of their training portfolio to include the Air Component Senior Leader Course. This new course is designed for O-6 level division chiefs and senior staff principals, taught at Hurlburt Field, Florida. ... MORE

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Battle Lab supports cross-service JADC2, Valiant Shield exercise
July 29, 2022 — The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, participated in the U.S. Navy’s Valiant Shield 2022 exercise with the goal of streamlining and compressing the kill chain and decision-making process by employing advanced technology for joint long-range precision fires. ... MORE

Juneteenth Celebrated by Department of the Air Force Leaders in Pentagon’s First Official Ceremony
June 22, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday through song, dance, poetry and storytelling at the first official Juneteenth ceremony held at the Pentagon June... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., speaks to a crowd of attendees during a Juneteenth Celebration at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. Brown’s message highlighted the importance of promoting an inclusive culture for all Airmen and Guardians to be able to serve to their fullest potential. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

Joint and Coalition Warfighters Test Tactical Expertise during Navy FST-J Exercise
June 6, 2022 — Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron and 926th Operations Group, Detachment 1, Hurlburt Field, Florida, supported the U.S. Navy Fleet Synthetic Training-Joint exercise, or FST-J... MORE

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Shadow Operations Center – Nellis Battle Lab Hosts Distributed Command and Control Event
June 2, 2022 — The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, is the U.S. Air Force’s premier battle lab supporting the development, advancement, and maturation of key technologies and capabilities designed to compress the kill-chain for joint and coalition warfighters. . ... MORE

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DMOC brings Winter Fury to INDOPACOM
March 9, 2022 — The 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center, completed the second successful iteration of its “Fury” exercises in partnership with the 3rd Marine Air Wing. The DMOC developed the virtual scenarios for both Summer and Winter Fury exercises focused in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility in partnership with the Marine Air Control Group-38... MORE

USAF, JGSDF Helicopter Crews Create Cohesiveness for Future Missions
February 6, 2015 — Service members from the 459th Airlift Squadron invited Japan GroundSelf-Defense Force members from Camp Higashi-Tachikawa to ride along in two UH-1Huey helicopters Jan. 29 near Tokyo, Japan.The ride... MORE

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Jan. 29, 2015) - Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ride along with U.S. Service members as they perform formation maneuvers during a bilateral training mission near Tokyo, Japan. U.S. and JGSDF members conducted the exchange mission to deepen their understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures each other’s use.

USAF, ROKAF Strengthen Bonds at Buddy Wing 15-2
February 5, 2015 — Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing sharpened combat skills and gained insight fromtheir ROK Air Force counterparts during Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2 at Daegu AB,ROK, Feb. 3 to 6.During this iteration of... MORE

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea(Feb. 5, 2015) - An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing takes off during Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2. Buddy Wing exercises are held multiple times a year to not only enhance interoperability between U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen, but to promote cultural awareness through operating as one force as they integrate mission planning, briefing, flying and debriefing together.