Source: United States Airforce
The commander of Pacific Air Forces highlighted the importance of command and control during a panel discussion at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 24, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: AFA 2025: COMAMC emphasizes mobility force contributions, initiatives to maximize effectiveness in contested environments
Source: United States Airforce
Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel focused on the topic of “Exercising at Scale: What We’re Learning” at Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Defense News in Brief: Space test program continues to expand, astronaut inspires future space test leaders
Source: United States Airforce
The Space Test Engineering graduate certificate is set to become a full master’s degree concentration, producing expert test leaders capable of developing and validating advanced space-based capabilities essential to maintaining the U.S.’s strategic advantage.
Defense News in Brief: Ships Announced to Participate in Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
Source: United States Navy
The cities of Philadelphia and Camden will host the Navy Marine Corps 250 celebration October 9-16, 2025, with four U.S. Navy ships, two Coast Guard cutters, and four U.S. Navy Academy Yard Patrol boats (YPs) and sailboats. These vessels will participate in the Parade of Ships on Thursday, Oct 9.
Defense News in Brief: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Bands to Perform during the Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
Source: United States Navy
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps bands will be performing at various locations in Philadelphia, P.A. and Camden, N.J. as part of the Navy and Marine Corps 250th celebration, October 9-16, 2025. The Navy 250th is Oct 13 and Marine Corps 250th is Nov. 10.
Defense News in Brief: U.S. Navy Decommissions Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures Ships in Bahrain
Source: United States Navy
After nearly 40 years of active service, three recently decommissioned U.S. Navy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships and their crews were recognized in conjunction with a final decommissioning ceremony for USS Devastator (MCM 6) on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Sept. 25.
Defense News in Brief: Air Force Reserve combat-capable, ready now force
Source: United States Airforce
Air Force leaders discussed enhancing readiness and generating combat forces during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Defense News in Brief: PACAF command chief discusses the importance of building the military community
Source: United States Airforce
Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool emphasized the impact of communities on military readiness as the Air Force prepares for future operational challenges, during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium.
Defense News in Brief: Air Force updates physical fitness program
Source: United States Airforce
In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.
Defense News in Brief: U.S., ROK Navies Conduct CONSOL During Freedom Edge 25
Source: United States Navy
Military Sealift Command’s commercial charter oiler motor tanker Allied Pacific conducted a consolidated cargo replenishment at sea with Republic of Korea’s Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58), Sept. 18, in support of Freedom Edge 25.