Defense News in Brief: Combined, joint forces conquer RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2

Source: United States Spaceforce

Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 concluded June 12, bringing together more than 2,100 service members from the U.S. and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The exercise integrates joint and coalition forces into a realistic threat environment, enhancing readiness and warfighting capabilities with the largest combat training range in the world.

Defense News in Brief: Air Commandos make history: 492nd, 919th SOW Airmen graduate Argentine mountain school

Source: United States Spaceforce

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 492nd and 919th Special Operations Wings became the first U.S. military personnel in 20 years to graduate from the Argentine mountain warfare course. The rigorous training in Patagonia fostered international interoperability and strengthened the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Argentina.

Defense News in Brief: Eielson reactivates the 354th AMXS

Source: United States Spaceforce

The reactivation of the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) marked a new chapter in aircraft maintenance operations as the 355th, 365th and 18th Fighter Generation Squadrons (FGS) officially merged and deactivated during a ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 1, 2026.

Defense News in Brief: Vice president, SecAF congratulate class of 2026

Source: United States Spaceforce

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2026 commencement ceremony. The event recognized the new officers’ readiness to lead and adapt in a rapidly changing global security environment.

Defense News in Brief: Engineering the impossible: Dyess Airmen set the foundation for historic Caribbean missions

Source: United States Spaceforce

While home-station personnel at Dyess Air Force Base battled severe winter snowstorms to keep their airfield open, Airmen deployed 2,300 miles away were breaking ground in the tropical heat of the Caribbean. Despite the extreme contrast in climates, these teams operated with a singular focus: projecting combat airpower in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR.

Defense News in Brief: 920th Rescue Wing assists in rescue of 11 survivors off Florida coast

Source: United States Spaceforce

Reserve Airmen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing assisted in the rescue of 11 survivors from a downed civilian aircraft approximately 80 miles east of Melbourne, Florida, May 12. An emergency locator transmitter signal from a twin-engine turboprop aircraft alerted Coast Guard Southeast District watchstanders to a potential distress situation at approximately 11 a.m. Tuesday.