Source: United States Airforce
When large-scale operations, such as exercise Resolute Force Pacific, Talisman Sabre, or Bamboo Eagle require rapid deployment, the PDF line kicks into gear.
Defense News in Brief: SecAF kicks off Indo-Pacific visit at JBPHH
Source: United States Airforce
Secretary Meink was familiarized with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s ability to support transient aircraft, deploy Airmen within a short timeframe and project airpower during exercises and real-world operations.
Defense News in Brief: Making it work: Airman brings maintenance grit to medical mission in Suriname
Source: United States Spaceforce
Senior Airman Adrese Atkins, a medical administration technician assigned to the 931st Aerospace Medical Squadron, spent most of his days not in scrubs but surrounded by boxes of loose wires, aging equipment, scattered tools and instruction manuals, as he supported a critical component of AMISTAD 2025 few people ever saw.
Defense News in Brief: Air Force, Northrop Grumman advance Sentinel ICBM modernization with stage-two rocket motor test
Source: United States Spaceforce
The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, completed a full-scale qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, July 20, by the 717th Test Squadron at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.
Defense News in Brief: Deployment to employment: The 2025 DLE showcases operational capabilities
Source: United States Airforce
Air Mobility Command is executing operations as part of the 2025 Department-Level Exercise series across the Indo-Pacific region to validate its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside allies and partners.
Defense News in Brief: Readying our Warfighters: USS Iwo Jima Becomes First Amphibious Ship Outfitted with United Service Organizations Afloat Recharge Centers
Source: United States Navy
NORFOLK, Va.—The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and United Service Organizations (USO) held a ribbon cutting ceremony onboard, officially opening the first ship-based USO centers on an amphibious assault ship, July 28.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Week Sets Sail for Sioux Falls
Source: United States Navy
Navy Week returns to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Aug. 4-10, 2025, for the first time since 2019. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sailors will connect with the local Sioux Falls community through a variety of performances, educational events, and service projects.
Defense News in Brief: Top enlisted leader of the Air Force tackles DoD priorities at Ramstein AB
Source: United States Airforce
CMSAF David A. Flosi engaged with Airmen at Ramstein Air Base to discuss how they are advancing Department of Defense priorities.
Defense News in Brief: USS Mitscher Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Scheduled Deployment
Source: United States Navy
NORFOLK, Va. – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two (DESRON-2), departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, July 25, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: USS Cincinnati Conducts a Port Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Source: United States Navy
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) conducted a port visit for an Independence Day celebration in Majuro, July 9-13.