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SASEBO, Japan – Military Sealift Command’s commercial charter motor tanker Stena Imperative conducted ships qualification training with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force oiler JS Ōmi (AOE-426), culminating in a consolidated cargo replenishment at-sea, west of Kyushu, Japan, Aug. 12-15, 2025.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) conducted its first-ever port visit to Colombo, Aug. 16-21. During their time in port, the crew hosted senior Sri Lankan officials aboard to display the combat capabilities of the LCS mission set and strengthen the U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership, Aug. 16.
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After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
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AFSOC tested its warfighting readiness during Emerald Warrior 25.2, the command’s premier operational exercise held across Arizona and California from July 21 – Aug. 11.
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Patriot Medic 2025, the Air Force Reserve’s premier multi-national medical readiness training event, took place August 6 to 12 and included all U.S. military services and international partners including Australian, British and Canadian forces.
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CMSAF Flosi visited Incirlik Air Base and engaged with Airmen across various units and work centers to reinforce the importance of readiness in this strategically vital location.
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NORFOLK, Va. – At approximately 9:53 a.m. EDT, a pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, ejected from an F/A-18E Super Hornet while operating off the coast of Virginia during a routine training flight.
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The 12th Air Task Force achieved its final certification after successfully completing Bamboo Eagle 25-3, setting the standard as one of the first Air Task Forces trained for the Air Force’s new deployment model.
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Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, Navy Lodge locations will no longer accept cash or personal check for payment. Guests can still use a credit card and MILITARY STAR® Card as well as branded debit cards or gift cards to pay for their stay at a Navy Lodge.
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The U.S. Air Force and Space Force held its first National Signing Day ceremony at the historic Rayburn House Office building, Aug. 15.