Source: United States Airforce
Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply.
Defense News in Brief: Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 wraps, strengthening alliances
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The annual combined joint all-domain military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, concluded on Aug. 28, reinforcing the strength and readiness of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in the face of evolving regional security threats.
Defense News in Brief: Air Force tests helicopter countermeasures over water in Total Force exercise
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A first-of-its-kind exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters’ defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats.
Defense News in Brief: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing
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The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Defense News in Brief: 302nd AW aerial firefighting aircraft repositioned to Idaho, stats for Colorado, Wyoming
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A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires.
Defense News in Brief: Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Highlights Flexibility, Bamboo Eagle Tests C2, Vanguard Launch Boosts GPS
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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: 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: EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series
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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.
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.