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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 16, 2023) Senior leaders from the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) pose for a photo following the trilateral theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) working group (TTASWWG) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The TTASWWG helped improve information sharing, coordination, and communication between the three countries and across all domains of undersea warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthur Rosen)

Feb. 28, 2023

Submarine Group 7 Hosts Trilateral Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare Tabletop Exercise and Working Group in Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Commander, Submarine Group 7 hosted their counterparts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Armed Forces personnel from the Australian Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) for a trilateral theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) tabletop exercise and working group at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb.

The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron was awarded the 2022 Security Forces Squadron Outstanding Large Unit Award at the Major Command level for the first time in the unit’s history, and will go on to compete for the award at the Air Force level. The award recognizes the importance of the mission the 891st MSFS supports and the lengths the Airmen assigned to the unit went in order to ensure that mission was accomplished.

Feb. 28, 2023

891st MSFS achieves new heights

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron was awarded the 2022 Security Forces Squadron Outstanding Large Unit Award at the Major Command level for the first time in the unit’s history, and will go on to compete for the award at the Air Force level. The award recognizes the importance of the mission the 891st MSFS supports and the lengths the Airmen assigned to the unit went in order to ensure that mission was accomplished.

Men and women prepare to cut a ribbon while standing in front of an E-4B aircraft

Feb. 24, 2023

Renovated E-4B hangar reopens after 22 months

The 595th Command and Control Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the E-4B hangar Feb. 21, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

Feb. 23, 2023

AFNWC is recruiting engineers, more

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — If you are looking for the next step in your career – and want to be part of something big – look no further than the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.

Over the shoulder photo of two U.S. Air Force Airmen in uniform looking at a blue binder.

Feb. 23, 2023

BLUE FLAG exercise prepares Pacific Air Forces for pacing challenge

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, executed exercise BLUE FLAG, which tested Pacific Air Forces' ability to prevail in conflict against a strategic competitor as well as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command air component's ability to ensure command, control, communications, and computer, or C4I, systems resiliency against escalating cyberspace attacks, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3.

two missileers standing outside missile alert facility Lima Zero One

Feb. 16, 2023

Combat Mission Ready initiative tested at Warren AFB

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — Maj. Thomas Keim, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of ICBM standardization and evaluation, stood alert at the L-01 missile alert facility near Kimball, Nebraska, Jan. 19, 2023, marking the first time a missileer stationed with AFGSC has pulled alert at one of the missile wings. His alert was the first display of the Combat Mission Ready initiative designed to ensure operators remain proficient in their field, even when stationed away from a missile wing.

Feb. 15, 2023

U.S. military showcases airpower at Aero India 23

BENGALURU, INDIA — The U.S. military is showcasing combat airpower in the skies over Aero India 23 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, India, Feb. 13-17.

photo U.S. Air Force military member wearing combat gear stands near military vehicles

Feb. 13, 2023

Air Force Battle Lab accelerates battle management for PACAF, ABMS CFT and ACC

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, hosted its second annual ShOC Flag event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 5-9. The event’s primary purpose was to analyze decision-making in a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command scenario to gather insights into operational and tactical command and control processes.

From left, Maj. Gen. Levon Cumpton, Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. Jason R. Henke, 131st Bomb Wing command chief master sergeant, Col. Matthew D. Calhoun, outgoing 131st Bomb Wing commander, and Col. Jared P. Kennish, incoming 131st Bomb Wing commander, stand ready for the passing of the guidon during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Feb. 3, 2023. During the ceremony Col. Jared P. Kennish assumed command of the 131st Bomb Wing from Col. Matthew D. Calhoun. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kelly C. Ferguson)

Feb. 7, 2023

Whiteman-based National Guard unit gets new commander for Guard’s only B-2 wing

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — The National Guard’s only nuclear flying wing welcomed its new commander during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Feb. 3, 2023.

Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) fires a standard missile during a live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 23. Shiloh is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Feb. 6, 2023

Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Shiloh Concludes 10-Day Surface Warfare Advanced Technical Training (SWATT) in the Philippine Sea

PHILIPPINE SEA — PHILIPPINE SEA - Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, conducted Surface Warfare Advanced Technical Training (SWATT) exercises in the Philippine Sea from the 14th to the 23rd of January.