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

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan  - U.S. Air Forces Central and the Montana Army and Air National Guard partnered with the Kyrgyz Republic for exercise Ak Shumkar 2025, June 23-27, focused on expanding partnerships and increasing interoperability among partner forces throughout Central Asia.As a Kyrgyz-led

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

EASTOVER, S.C. - The 169th CES emergency management flight pioneered this immersive training in 2023, aiming to replicate realistic wartime chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) scenarios. The training hones critical skills and ensures readiness in a challenging joint

Annual Training Builds Relationships and Strengthens Readiness

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - The 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 126th Communications Flight of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, recently deployed for training to Ramstein Air Base, Germany.They worked alongside the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 721st

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

156th CES conducts Deployment for Training at Aviano

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy - U.S. Airmen with the 156th Civil Engineer Squadron, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, conducted a Deployment for Training to develop their skills proficiency within the U.S. European Command operations area of responsibility while supporting real-world construction projects

Ohio Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Several high-ranking officials from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, or USAFE-AFAFRICA, and the Ohio National Guard participated in the June 26 Distinguished Visitor day at Exercise Platinum Wolf 25 in Bujanovac, Serbia.Hosted annually, Platinum Wolf is a

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

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – The Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing hosted a civic leader flight June 24 that offered local leaders an opportunity to view an aerial refueling mission over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Directed by Pacific Air Forces, Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 brought

Maryland Air Guard Provides Pilot Experience for Children Fighting Cancer

MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – The Maryland Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Squadron hosted two children as honorary pilots June 7 as part of the Pilot for a Day program at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport.The Pilot for a Day program, facilitated by the Gold in Fight Foundation,

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

JOE FOSS FIELD, S.D. – At the 114th Fighter Wing, the commitment to Airmen extends beyond physical readiness and now includes a four-legged presence focused on mental wellness. Captain, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, officially joined the Wing on May 28 as its first-ever facility therapy

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

CHARLESTON, W.Va - Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing recently completed an exercise focused on demonstrating the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Mission Ready Airman (MRA) concepts through a C-130J remote operations mission.As part of the Remote Integrated C-130J Omnidomain Operations