Category: Aviation

Source: United States Air Force

KORAT ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE, Thailand (AFNS) —  

Two weeks of flying, mission planning, community events and relationship building have concluded, marking the close of Cope Tiger 2024.

Units from the United States, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Republic of Singapore air force participated in the 28th iteration of the exercise, marking the 30th Anniversary of the first iteration. Cope Tiger is an annual trilateral aerial exercise meant to enhance readiness and further develop interoperability.

“The theme for this year was ‘friendship through the skies,’ but as we’ve just completed our 28th Cope Tiger with the most capable force our three nations have ever assembled, I want to recognize and acknowledge that our relationship is deeper than that,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Michael McCarthy, Cope Tiger exercise director. “We are brothers and sisters in arms who stand ready to defend our nations and our freedom together, and I’m proud to be by your side.”

This year marked the first time 5th generation aircraft participated in the exercise—F-35A Lightning IIs from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, joined F-16C Fighting Falcons from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

“This is the first time the F-35s have operated out of Korat, and this was a great exercise to practice complex large force engagements with both the RTAF and RSAF,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Worrell, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander. “We brought the F-35 to Thailand to train with our allies and partners, and I was impressed with the skill and professionalism of the Thai and Singaporean air forces. Each time we flew, everyone improved and applied lessons from previous days.”

Over the course of the exercise, sorties were flown, flight hours were accumulated, and a priceless number of relationships were forged. Whether it was up in the cockpit of the numerous types of aircraft or on the ground sharing stories about maintenance, our Airmen were able to break through language barriers and build solid foundations of friendships that will continue to be fostered for years to come.

“I was able to work with the RTAF maintainers to find out we use the same test equipment, and we were able to communicate with the tools we had,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Merrick Schofield, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics journeyman. “It just goes to show that we don’t have to speak the same language to get the mission done.”

Thailand is the United States’ oldest ally in Asia, going on 191 years since the two countries established formal diplomatic relations, resulting in almost two centuries of friendship between the two nations.

For more than 50 years, the United States and Singapore have forged an expansive and enduring relationship based on mutual economic interests, robust security and defense cooperation, and enduring people-to-people ties.

“As a maintainer, sometimes it’s hard for us to see the bigger picture, and being out here building relationships really puts into perspective how important every piece is,” Schofield said. “A lot of people forget their ‘why,’ and being out here making friends from other countries and understanding their culture helps me remember my ‘why.’”

This year, the U.S. came as a Total Force package, with the Washington Air National Guard, KC-135 Stratotankers participating. Flying nine missions, they were there to assist in refueling operations with our allies and partners, offloading 225.9 thousand pounds of fuel to 69 receivers from all three nations’ aircraft.

The Washington Air National Guard is the State Partner of the Kingdom of Thailand through the State Partnership Program, or SPP. The SPP links a unique component of the Department of Defense – a state’s National Guard – with the armed forces or equivalent of a partner country in a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship.

Through the SPP, the National Guard conducts military-to-military engagements in support of defense security goals but also leverages whole-of-society relationships and capabilities to facilitate broader interagency and corollary engagements spanning military, government, economic, and social spheres.

During the exercise, many Airmen had the chance to go to a local school to play games with students while medical professionals from the Royal Thai air force and the Republic of Singapore air force rendered care to locals with support from the U.S. Air Force medical team.

“Joint health initiatives are so important,” said Lt. Col. Kendall Vermilion, 35th Fighter Squadron flight surgeon. “These events foster a sense of unity and cohesion, demonstrating a collective commitment to health and wellness, and play a critical role in building partnerships amongst our military communities.”

Being strongly united demonstrates our commitment to regional security. We stand with our allies and partners in upholding the rules-based international order.

Source: United States Air Force

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFNS) —  

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Eielson Air Force Base April 6.

The senior leaders spoke with Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing and saw their progress on Agile Combat Employment despite challenges from the arctic environment.

“Alaska is a strategic connecting point for North America to the Indo-Pacific,” Kendall said. “Your ACE team is preparing your wing and your jets to deploy across the international dateline and to be light, lean, and lethal while you do it. And if you can generate and deploy F-35s here in this environment, you really can do it anywhere.”

Eielson AFB’s Arctic location provides strategic airpower projection of F-35A Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to combatant commanders in support of national military objectives.

“Airmen here at Eielson continue to overcome the unique challenges of operating in the Arctic as they actively expand Agile Combat Employment so we can operate in a more dispersed and decentralized manner,” Allvin said. “Their critical role in the Indo-Pacific, Arctic, and homeland defense make them an indispensable contributor to national defense.”

Eielson AFB recently completed an aircraft generation exercise to practice getting F-35 aircraft out the door and to prepare for hub-and-spoke operations across the Indo-Pacific at a moment’s notice.

“Eielson continues to grow in strategic importance and is busier than ever,” Col. Paul Townsend, 354th FW commander explained. “We provide the Air Force the ability to deploy the most advanced and capable fifth generation fighter anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. We also provide the best simulated combat training ranges and interoperability training through annual Red Flag-Alaska exercises.”

Recently, the 356th Fighter Squadron has F-35 aircraft operating out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, and supporting international exercises like Cope Tiger.

Resiliency is crucial to Eielson AFB’s role in the defense of the homeland and remains the cornerstone to ensuring readiness. The visit to Eielson AFB was part of a series of visits Kendall, Allvin and Flosi conducted to visit Airmen and Guardians in the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: United States Air Force

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) —  

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Kadena Air Base April 6, to observe Kadena AB’s unique capabilities and ongoing efforts to reoptimize for great power competition.

“Air superiority. Aerial refueling. Airborne warning and control. Search and rescue. Special operations. Team Kadena does it all,” Allvin said. “It was inspiring to hear firsthand how, alongside our allies and partners, the team projects decisive airpower to ensure regional security.”

The visit comes at a time when Kadena AB must modernize infrastructure and focus on developing mission-ready Airmen to effectively execute current and future Agile Combat Employment operations in the region.

As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena AB’s strategic location makes it a pivotal installation for ensuring the defense of Japan and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

While here, the senior leaders discussed key base issues, observed a wing-level ACE exercise, “Shogun Shield,” and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena AB’s service members.

Furthermore, Allvin and Flosi hosted an all-call where they challenged the Airmen in attendance to become as ready and as lethal as possible.

“This is a time we need to break free, move forward, and lead,” Allvin said. “The nation will demand more of the Air and Space Forces in a future fight.”

Flosi expanded further on the pacing challenge.

“The People’s Republic of China is not scared of our hardware, or our technology.” Flosi said. “They’re scared of our Airmen.”

With an enhanced focus on ACE and readiness, the key leaders emphasized the importance of innovation and creativity to adapt to any threats to stability and the security of our allies and partners.

Military modernization within the Indo-Pacific theater remains a top priority for the Defense Department. The visit showcased the base’s diverse range of missions and evolving capabilities, while highlighting the need for modern infrastructure to meet current and future mission demands.

Kadena AB’s continued modernization efforts, powered by mission-ready Airmen, serve as an undeniable example of U.S. determination to meet the pacing threat head-on anytime, anywhere.

Source: United States Air Force

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) —  

As part of the Department of the Air Force’s sweeping efforts to deter and, if needed, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition, DAF senior leaders announced four organizational changes to Air Force Materiel Command during an opening speech Feb. 12 at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado.

 “We need these changes now; we are out of time to reoptimize our forces to meet the strategic challenges in a time of Great Power Competition,” said Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. 

DAF senior leaders outlined changes to AFMC as part of the service’s 24 key decisions designed to meet the challenges of a changing threat environment, keep the force competitive, and enact urgent change. The announced decisions are broadly grouped into four categories – Develop People, Generate Readiness, Project Power, and Develop Capabilities. 

“With the pace of change of both the adversary and technology, we can no longer afford to move slowly,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin. “And if you want to move fast and coherently, you have to be in unison. You have to be integrated.” 

Part of this reoptimization focuses on the DAF’s ability to produce and sustain essential warfighting capabilities at the speed and scale required to succeed. AFMC’s role and subsequent actions fall primarily within the Develop Capabilities focus area, and to a lesser extent, the Generate Readiness focus area. 

“The Secretary and the Chief recognized the need to provide a cost-effective and affordable pipeline of competitive warfighting capabilities. To be effective partners with the operational community in this process, AFMC must make changes in terms of how we work with operators to define requirements, and how we develop, deliver, and sustain weapons systems,” said AFMC Commander Gen. Duke Z. Richardson. “The changes we’re making are focused on how to organize acquisition-related functions, work in partnership with operational and DAF leadership to optimize technology transition, and integrate new product pipelines, all with an emphasis on maintaining technological superiority against a peer competitor. Getting requirements right is the key to any successful acquisition program.” 

Success in today’s strategic environment also demands not just integration within a weapons system within a functional major command, but also horizontal integration – integration across all weapons systems and across all MAJCOMs, and even across all services, especially our sibling Space Force, Richardson said. 

Changes to AFMC directed by the DAF include creation of a new office within AFMC headquarters, establishment of three Systems Centers to include the stand up of a new Center, and changes to two of the six existing AFMC Centers. The Systems Centers will be the Air Force’s ‘Center of Excellence’ for their particular area of expertise. 

To manage these changes, most personnel adjustments will include in-place realignment or matrixing individuals to different organizations or centers. 

Details of the changes include the following: 

Stand-up the Integrated Development Office: AFMC’s IDO will support early integrated capability development planning and ensure requirements development is informed by technological opportunity and risk. As requirements are defined, the IDO will work with the Systems Centers and AFRL to ensure continuous pipelines of competitive technology development, and with the Program Executive Officers to structure execution-ready Programs-of-Record for transition to, and management by, the PEOs and Program Offices within the AFMC Systems Centers. The IDO will be responsible for defining and overseeing early systems acquisition prototyping, experimentation, and mission engineering; executing enterprise-focused and integrated early systems engineering and systems acquisition; and applying the technical architectures developed and managed by the three Systems Centers. 

Stand-up the Air Force Information Dominance Systems Center: This new Center will consolidate and increase focus on information dominance capabilities: Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management; Cyber; Electronic Warfare; Information Systems; and Enterprise Digital Infrastructure. Establishment of the Center will follow traditional Air Force processes. There will be minimal impact on the Program Offices designated to become part of this Center, as personnel are expected to re-align in place. 

Within the AFIDSC, the following PEO actions will occur: 

The Center Commander will be the DAF PEO Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management. 

PEO Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, and Networks will become PEO Cyber and Networks, with a revised portfolio. 

PEO Digital will become PEO Electronic Systems, with a revised portfolio. 

PEO Business Enterprise Systems will remain the same. 

Evolve the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center: AFLCMC will be redesignated as the Air Force Air Dominance Systems Center, reflecting the portfolio focus on aircraft, conventional weapons, and associated systems, with an elevated emphasis on readiness through enterprise product support. The Center’s headquarters will remain where it is and there will be minimal impact to personnel. 

Within the AFADSC, the following PEO actions will occur: 

The Center Commander will be the PEO for Combat Readiness, which merges all programs from PEO Rapid Sustainment Office, select programs from PEO Agile Combat Support, and other enterprise product support duties. 

PEO Mobility and Training Aircraft will be separated into PEO Mobility and PEO Training. 

A dedicated PEO Propulsion will be established with a holistic, integrated versus platform-specific focus. 

PEO Fighters and Advanced Aircraft will remain the same. 

PEO Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces will gain the E-3 AWACS, E-7 Wedgetail, E-8 JSTARS, and E-9A aircraft platforms. 

PEO Bombers will remain the same for now, with the option to expand in the future. 

PEO Presidential and Executive Airpower will remain the same. 

PEO Weapons will remain the same. 

Expand the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center: AFNWC will become the Air Force Nuclear Systems Center, focused on the foundational strategic deterrent role of the nuclear mission and importance of nuclear modernization and integration. The Center’s headquarters will remain where it is with minimal impact to personnel. 

Within the AFNSC, the following PEO actions will occur: 

The Center Commander will be the PEO for Nuclear Air Delivered Systems and the Nuclear Materiel Manager for the DAF. 

A two-star general officer will be established as PEO for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. 

PEO Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications will remain the same. 

The other four AFMC Centers – Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center – remain largely unchanged in structure and mission but will adjust as needed to meet stakeholder needs as other organizations in AFMC and the DAF reorganize and refocus around GPC requirements. 

Another organizational change discussed by senior leaders at the AFA Air Warfare Symposium was the establishment of an Integrated Capabilities Command. This is one of the ways the Air Force plans to get after the need for a strong pipeline of competitive warfighting capabilities. AFMC would partner closely with the ICC, primarily through the IDO, to ensure requirements development is informed by technological opportunity and risk. 

“These changes are all driven by the need to do new product definition, development, and support as an integrated and continuously improving whole in a much more intentional way to stand up to the intensity of our peer competition challenge,” said Andrew Hunter, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics and Service Acquisition Executive.  

Timelines for implementation will vary, and more information will be released as plans are confirmed, but the intent is to move forward as quickly as possible. As Kendall repeatedly says – “we are out of time.” 

For more information about the announced 24 changes across the Air Force and Space Force, click here. 

Source: United States Air Force

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) —  

In this week’s look around the Air Force, an innovative cooling system combats heat stress for warfighters, the “Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information” survey goes out to thousands of Department of the Air Force employees, and an autonomous response system is tested for command and control of unmanned vehicles. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —  

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi continued their week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility visiting Saipan, Tinian, and Guam April 4.

While in the Mariana Islands, the senior leaders met with elected officials, as well as Airmen who are expanding Agile Combat Employment capabilities in the area.

“It was a privilege to meet with Governor Palacios and Lieutenant Governor Apatang on Saipan, Mayors Camacho and Aldan on Tinian, and then Governor Guerrero on Guam,” Kendall said. “Key locations require key partnerships and strong community support. Our American community leaders in the Indo-Pacific region are important members of our national security team. The leadership, close cooperation, and candid feedback provided by community leaders is crucial to our efforts.”

The meetings with elected officials offered the opportunity to address local interest in Air Force efforts to restore military capability within the island chain. It also provided a moment for local leaders to pass along their support for U.S. forces and their continued desire to work together on future projects.

On Tinian, the senior leaders observed the adaptive rehabilitation work being done on the North Field in support of ACE. The Airmen there are restoring over 20 million square feet of degraded World War II pavement so that ultimately the rejuvenated runway can serve as a power projection platform.

“Our Airmen at Tinian are successfully expanding our Agile Combat Employment options to enhance deterrence, increase flexibility, and, if needed, rapidly generate combat power,” said Allvin. “They are the pathfinders for advancing our scheme of maneuver in the Indo-Pacific.”

When Allvin was welcomed as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force in November, he challenged Airmen to “solve for agility – initiating action in the right direction while building in the flexibility to learn and adjust while in motion.”

The Airmen on Tinian accepted that challenge and moved out quickly.

“We arrived on this island with little in terms of plans and resources, but immediately acquired the best we could and started executing our mission,” said Capt. Matthew Jacobs, 513th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron officer in charge. “We’ve learned lessons and had to adjust fire along the way but have persevered to lay the groundwork for critical efforts going forward. I couldn’t be prouder of the work this team has accomplished in our time here.”

The team broke ground in January, initiating clearance of hundreds of acres of tropical jungle currently enveloping the airfield. Despite limited resources, austere conditions, and environmental challenges, the civil engineers continued to solve for agility.

“Our team has worked tirelessly to navigate endless logistical hurdles to bring the people, equipment, and resources here for this herculean effort,” Jacobs said. “Our Airmen adapted and made the mission happen.”

The team’s clearing progress facilitated an initial tranche of austere landings at North Field. The landings were conducted as part of regional exercises. The team also enabled an upcoming beddown of additional personnel and generated a laydown area required to repave North Field. In addition, the Airmen continue to evaluate the integrity of the current pavement while planning how best to bolster the airfield as fast as possible.

“Meeting our RED HORSE engineering Airmen was a delight,” Kendall said. “This small team has a large task. They are working at a remote, austere location to reclaim a historical airfield. Equally impressive is their detailed care to protect the historical record, environment, and natural habitat during this effort to increase our security.”

On Guam, Allvin and Flosi conducted an all call with Team Andersen. During the hour-long session, the two discussed the Department of the Air Force’s reoptimization initiative, as well as the important work the Airmen on Guam are performing and its strategic importance.

“Our Airmen here at Andersen are at the tip of the spear of the Indo-Pacific,” Allvin said. “Not only are they protecting and defending the territory of the United States, but also building partnerships and shaping the operational environment, which is key to deterring aggression.”

All three senior leaders were also briefed by Andersen leadership on their trip on the status of recovery efforts from Typhoon Mawar, which struck Guam last year.

“Typhoon Mawar struck nearly a year ago,” Kendall said. “Team Andersen has done a remarkable job at restoring mission capability, especially given the full scope of damage. However, full restoration remains incomplete — our trip has helped me fully appreciate the resources needed for this task.”

Source: United States Air Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —  

The Military Women’s Memorial hosted a Women, Peace, and Security panel at Arlington National Cemetery, April 1, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Department of the Air Force’s WPS Strategic Action Plan.

The DAF WPS Strategic Action Plan serves as a comprehensive framework outlining the critical role women play in international peace and security efforts while advocating for their meaningful participation in all levels of decision-making.

During a keynote address, Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force (financial management and comptroller), performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, underscored the pivotal role of WPS strategies and principles in bolstering national security.

“The Women Peace and Security Act of 2017 seeks to incorporate women in peace and security – not just as a manifestation of our values of equality and inclusion, although those are important; but because of the empirical evidence that their participation leads to better security outcomes,” Jones said.

Gwendolyn DeFilippi, principal assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs, echoed this sentiment during her remarks.

“Women, Peace, and Security isn’t just making sure that women have a place at the table within the DoD,” Defilippi said. “It is making sure the right voices are heard when resolving complex security issues across the globe, to consider all things that contribute to security— not just armed conflict — with the ultimate goal of enhancing security and sustaining peace by including all perspectives.”

The event also featured a fireside chat with Lt. Gen. retired Nina Armagno, the first director of staff of the United States Space Force, and Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, deputy chief of space operations for operations, cyber, and nuclear. The two share a special bond as the first and second women to join the Space Force, respectively.

Armagno reflected on what her journey was like and the importance of having female mentors.

“I had never experienced [female] leaders like that, and we’re still friends to this day,” Armagno said. “They got me through so much because I was able to see what I wanted to be.”

In Burt’s case, she did not encounter a female boss or mentor until she reached the group commander level.

“I had to rely on male mentors who were smart enough and open enough to see talent regardless of gender,” she said. “It was hard though because they didn’t really talk to me about family and kids and that balance that you get when speaking to female mentors.”

The biggest theme across their discussion was the importance of being visible for those who come after them.

“We are representing the next generation,” Burt said. “You can’t be what you can’t see.”

The Women, Peace, and Security series exists to enhance and amplify women’s voices as they participate in policy discussions and offer perspectives stemming from their experiences in public and military service.

Source: United States Air Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —  

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 1-2.

The senior leaders are travelling across the Indo-Pacific region to witness firsthand the progress the service has achieved in establishing Agile Combat Employment, an operational scheme of maneuver to increase survivability and available combat power.

“Our readiness in this region and our ability to deter aggression here is my primary focus as secretary,” Kendall said. “Nearly three years ago, I entered office deeply concerned about the security challenges inherent in the Pacific. The rapid buildup of the Chinese military is the defining challenge we face. Our Airmen and Guardians based in the Pacific are critical members of the Joint Force and we need to support them with everything they need to succeed. This trip will allow Department of the Air Force senior leadership to assess our progress in-person and thank all those who serve for the common purpose of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.”

The initial stop of the trip included individual meetings with Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, to discuss how the U.S. Air Force would fight as part of the Joint Force in a modern, contested environment.

“The Indo-Pacific is a complex and dynamic security environment,” Allvin said. “Our pacing challenge is rapidly modernizing its weapon systems and fielding new all-domain capabilities.”

In addition, Kendall met with senior representatives of U.S. Space Force Indo-Pacific Command to discuss space capability and requirements in support of the Joint Force.

“Our Pacific Guardians have a front row seat to the growing capabilities of our competitor,” Kendall said. “Our Guardians are on watch and providing important visibility and awareness to the combatant commander.”

At PACAF headquarters, the service’s top leaders surveyed a mobility processing line specifically designed for ACE deployments. In addition, they evaluated ongoing ACE training and were briefed on upcoming exercises – all of which are designed to strengthen deterrence and evolve combat capabilities alongside allies and partners.

ACE revolutionizes the generation of airpower, transitioning from large, centralized bases to networks of smaller, dispersed locations or cluster bases. This strategic shift enhances survivability, complicates adversary planning, and affords a crucial advantage in contested environments where air bases are no longer safe havens.

“Agile Combat Employment is an essential operational concept which our force must employ to be ready for competition against a great power. What makes this concept a reality is our committed, disciplined and innovative Airmen,” Flosi said. “We are focused on ensuring our Airmen have the resources and qualifications needed to deliver airpower, anytime, anywhere.”

PACAF is leveraging technological improvements and empowering Airmen so they are ready to execute missions quickly and in unpredictable ways in the future. PACAF Airmen have also taken measures in the wake of the pacing threat to promote a culture of innovation, readiness and continuous improvement within the ACE framework.

“Pacific Air Forces has implemented ACE into regular operations and exercises alongside our Allies and partners,” Schneider said. “This collaboration enhances both the resilience and effectiveness of coalition airpower and strengthens our collective capability to respond and win in complex and contested environments.”

As PACAF headquarters was Kendall’s, Allvin’s, and Flosi’s first stop during their multi-day trip, they held an all-call and had the chance to speak to Airmen of all ranks throughout the stop about how ACE supports the service’s top priority of reoptimizing for great power competition. Alongside allies and partners who share similar security goals, PACAF Airmen will continue to exercise and enhance ACE employment capabilities to achieve a more competitive posture as challenges emerge in the Indo-Pacific.

“The leadership and Airmen here in PACAF are laser-focused on working with our allies and partners to deter aggression, and defeat it, if necessary,” Allvin said. “They are up to the challenge.”

Source: United States Air Force

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) —  

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —