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The U.S. Air Force kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-3—Air Combat Command’s premier advanced training exercise designed to enhance multi-domain combat readiness and agility in a contested environment.
Defense News in Brief: In control: Training push ensures skies are safe during REFORPAC
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The training was designed to certify air traffic controllers in four different roles to support REFORPAC, effectively increasing ATC manpower by 50%.
Defense News in Brief: Joint forces conclude Red Flag-Alaska 25-3
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Personnel from each U.S. military branch concluded the two-week, joint force training exercise, Red Flag-Alaska 25-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: Beale AFB conducts historic U-2 Dragon Lady flight, 11 years in the making
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A TU-2S Dragon Lady from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base has broken the endurance records for an aircraft of its class during a historic flight on the 70th anniversary of the U-2.
Defense News in Brief: 19th AW, mission partners deliver during DLE 25
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Airmen from Little Rock AFB teamed up with Dyess AFB in DLE 2025, a large-scale training event and includes elements designed to test and refine the U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capabilities.
Defense News in Brief: Airmen rapidly deploy to support Philippine disaster relief efforts
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing shifted from training operations in northern Japan to deployment for crisis response operations in the Philippines.
Defense News in Brief: DAF PEO C3BM unveils new strategic framework to counter emerging threats
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The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management announced new strategic anchors July 30, designed to deliver resilient decision advantage to joint and coalition forces facing evolving challenges.
Defense News in Brief: F-16s relocate to Osan AB as Super Squadron test prepares to enter Phase II
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The first F-16 Fighting Falcons have relocated from Kunsan Air Base to Osan AB marking a major step in preparation for the continuation of the U.S. Air Force’s Super Squadron test.
Defense News in Brief: Allied eyes on the fight: US, Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25
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The U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force are jointly operating ground-based command and control systems during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 to enhance military interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Defense News in Brief: SecAF kicks off Indo-Pacific visit at JBPHH
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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.