Source: United States Airforce
In this week’s look around the Air Force, AFSOC wraps up Emerald Warrior 25, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture.
Defense News in Brief: Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF Interoperability Through Consolidated Cargo Replenishment at-Sea
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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.
Defense News in Brief: USS Santa Barbara Conducts First-Ever Visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka
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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.
Defense News in Brief: Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE
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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.
Defense News in Brief: Patriot Medic 25 tests Reserve medical readiness in large-scale combat operations
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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.
Defense News in Brief: CMSAF visits Incirlik AB, engages with Airmen
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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.
Defense News in Brief: EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series
Source: United States Airforce
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.
Defense News in Brief: Ready to deploy: 12th Air Task Force achieves final certification
Source: United States Airforce
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.
Defense News in Brief: Navy F/A-18E Pilot Safely Recovered After Ejection Off Coast of Virginia
Source: United States Navy
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.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Lodge Goes Cashless – Locations Update Payment Method
Source: United States Navy
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.