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July 17, 2025
REFORPAC 2025: US Air Force executes unprecedented surge into Pacific theater

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) - Over the last week, U.S. Pacific Air Forces accomplished a rapid, mass deployment and reception of personnel, equipment and aircraft to multiple locations in the Indo-Pacific theater of operations for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025.“We’ve seen
March 28, 2025
Around the Air Force: Money-Saving Microvane Tech, Total Force Pilot Retention, SPAFORGEN

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, C-17 microvane technology saves money and fuel for aircraft, Total Force Shared Service offers flexibility to active-duty pilots interested in the Reserve or Guard and SPAFORGEN ensures Guardians are ready for the high-end
Dec. 17, 2024
Air Force increases tanker capability at Eielson AFB

WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force has made a final decision to increase the size of its existing Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, by adding an active duty component.The department plans to add four additional KC-135s and additional
Oct. 7, 2024
Helene relief efforts: N.C. Air Guard delivers 450,000 pounds of cargo and counting

The North Carolina Air National Guard delivered an additional 80,000 pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies to the Asheville Regional Airport in response to Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 1, 2024
Kentucky Guard Airmen deploy for Hurricane Helene response

The Kentucky National Guard deployed 11 Airmen with the 123rd Airlift Wing to North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2024, to assist local authorities with humanely recovering flood casualties in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
April 17, 2024
Michigan National Guard enhances capabilities through alliance with Swedish air force

ALPENA, Mich. (AFNS) -- The Michigan National Guard hosted members of Headquarters U.S. Air Force and the Swedish air force at the National All Domain Warfighting Center April 3-4, solidifying a significant step towards bolstering transatlantic military collaboration. This visit occurred just a
April 10, 2024
Cope Tiger concludes in Thailand

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, Thailand, and Singapore air force participated in the 28th iteration of the
March 8, 2024
Warfield ANGB transitions to cyber mission

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force selected Warfield Air National Guard Base, Maryland, as the preferred location to transition from an A-10 to a cyber wing mission.Replacing the aging A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at the 175th Fighter Wing with a cyber mission will create a natural
Sept. 14, 2023
CMSAF shares vision for ‘Airmen of the Future’ and spectrum of superiority at AFA

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) -- Culture, goals and vision were the resonating themes covered by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during her ‘Airmen of the Future’ keynote at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference Sept. 13.As the Air Force’s top
July 31, 2023
Total Force Airmen participate in AFFORGEN Silver Flag exercise

Silver Flag is one of the first Air Force exercise programs to align with the new AFFORGEN deployment model. Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, hosted the Air Force’s first Silver Flag course for its Airmen in the AFFORGEN deployment cycle earlier this year.

Joint Training Exercise Hosted by F.E. Warren Air Force Base

Massachusetts Air Guard Squadron Completes Deployment for Training in Japan

Operation Healthy Tennessee: Where Readiness Meets Relief

Illinois National Guard to Partner with Portugal in State Partnership Program

Indiana Guard Airman Honored for Lifesaving Efforts

Nordhaus, Raines see Heroism, Partnerships in Central Texas

Nevada Air Guard Wing Assists in Firefighting Efforts

From South Carolina to Japan: Swamp Fox firefighters advance mission readiness through joint training

Rescue Squadrons Unite and Strengthen Interoperability During REFORPAC

N.Y. Army, Air Guard Partner for Medical Evacuation Exercise

REFORPAC 2025: US Air Force executes unprecedented surge into Pacific theater

Ohio Guard Participates in Operation Healthy Tennessee 2025

Hooligans Prepare for Domestic Operation Support

JBPHH ‘Fiber Deep’ Project Enhances Cyber Capabilities

Total force team rescues pregnant woman 250 miles off Pacific coast

District of Columbia Guard, Jamaican Defence Force Partner at Cyber Exercise

Arkansas Air Guard Participates in REFORPAC 25 Exercise

Idaho Guard Conducts Two Rescues in Nine Days

U.S. joined Kyrgyz-led Ak Shumkar 2025 exercise

Fox EMBER Sharpens Airmen’s Combat and CBRN Skills in Joint Environment

Annual Training Builds Relationships and Strengthens Readiness

168th Medical Group Prepares at Alpena CRTC for High-Stakes Missions

156th CES conducts Deployment for Training at Aviano

Ohio Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia

Civic Leaders Fly With Alaska Air Guard During Red Flag Alaska 25-2

Maryland Air Guard Provides Pilot Experience for Children Fighting Cancer

Agile, Isolated, and Under Fire: The 184th Wing Prepares for Future Fight in High-Stakes Combat Exercise

South Dakota Air Guard’s New Therapy Dog Lends a Pawsitive Touch

130th Airlift Wing Soars in Remote Ops Exercise, Mastering Agile Combat Skills

Relentless Valor: 178th Wing enhances battlefield readiness across forces

West Virginia Guard Continues Flood Cleanup Efforts

lowa Airmen Take Training to New Heights

Missouri Airmen Provide Airlift in Central American Exercise

Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

Nevada Guard’s Civil Support Team, critical asset for domestic response, passes federal evaluation

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

Massachusetts National Guard, Kenya Strengthen Partnership

Michigan Guard, Liberia Mark 15 Years of Partnership

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission

New York Guard Trains for Disaster Response

134th MSG strengthens joint readiness in Japan

Engine troops, heart of A-10

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Distressed Boaters

Cyber Tatanka exercise hones cyber warrior skills, bolsters global cyber defense

Air National Guard Engineers Build Roads, Skills During Assateague Island Project

W.Va. Guard Deploys Troops in Aftermath of Deadly Flooding

Alaska National Guard Leads Exercise ORCA 2025

National Guard, State Partnership Collaboration at Cyber Shield 2025

Swamp Fox weapons load crew takes first place at inaugural Air National Guard competition

First Warrant Officer Arrives at the 134th Air Refueling Wing

California Air Guard, Coast Guard Rescue Sailor Offshore

Texas, Nebraska Guard Train With Czechia Against Cyber Threats

156th Wing conducts Prime BEEF day exercise

Idaho Air Guard Security Forces Train in Combat Scenarios

162nd Medical Group Facilities Annual Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: Enhancing Readiness to Support Domestic and Global Operations

Guam Air National Guard Activates New Communications Flight

155th Air Refueling Wing Conducts Combat-Readiness Exercise

CMSAF Flosi Engages with Total Force Airmen

Hawaii Guard, Philippine Armed Forces Unite for Medical Exchange

WRANGB hosts arrival ceremony for OA-1K Skyraider II

Arizona and Pennsylvania Air Guard join forces in Montana to hone skills

Exercise Grindstone tests Kentucky Air Guard’s response to a major earthquake

California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25

Guardsmen, Montenegro, North Macedonia Strengthen Cyber Capabilities at Immediate Response 25

Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services participates in National Guard response exercise

Ready, Set, Fly! Checkered Flag 25-2

Lethality, precision on display at Bollen Range

California Air Guard Showcases MQ-9’s Role in Disaster Response

185th Air Refueling Wing awarded 2023 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

Alaska National Guardsmen Save Nine During Start of Rescue Season

Simulated Chaos, Real Reactions: ANG Airmen Tested in Real-Time

183d Medical Group Capability on Display

Washington Air Guard’s Warrant Officers Pave Way

Royal Thai Air Force, Washington Guard Finalize Plans for Enduring Partners 2025

JBSA-Lackland’s 'One Base, One Network': A key milestone in connectivity and cybersecurity

Air Force Reserve Chief Warns Congress: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Readiness

Guam Guard Cyber Participates in Balikatan 2025

US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 25

Oregon Guard Soldier Sets New World Record for Hand Release Push-Ups

Nordhaus to Senate: ‘National Guard Delivers Incredible Value to America’