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260616-F-AN818-1283

U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John D. Lamontagne, second from left, participates in the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. The conference supported efforts to improve coordination among participating air forces and build the relationships necessary to address shared challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260617-F-AN818-1087

Maj. Gen. Floreal T. Suárez Martínez, commanding general of the Dominican Republic air force, rings the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) ceremonial bell, signifying the conclusion of the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 17, 2026. As host nation, Martínez served as CONJEFAMER president and oversaw the conference's official proceedings, which were dedicated to the exchange of experiences, knowledge and training to strengthen the collective capabilities of air forces across the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260617-F-AN818-1023

Army Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, minister of defense of the Dominican Republic, center, stands alongside U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John D. Lamontagne, left, and Maj. Gen. Floreal T. Suárez Martínez, commanding general of the Dominican Republic air force, during the playing of the U.S. and Dominican Republic national anthems at the closing ceremony of the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 17, 2026. Fernández Onofre attended the ceremony as military leaders concluded discussions dedicated to promoting cooperation, unity and interoperability among Western Hemisphere air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260616-F-AN818-1274

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Mineau, commander of 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern, center, speaks with Jamaican Defense Force Lt. Col. Morton Stewart, executive officer for Maritime, Air and Cyber Command, left, and Maj. Noel Lewis, commander of the Jamaican Defense Force Air Wing, during the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. Face-to-face engagements during the conference helped to build the trust necessary to support future multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260616-F-AN818-1251

Air Force leaders and representatives from across the Western Hemisphere receive a briefing on Hurricane Melissa from a Jamaican Defense Force delegate during the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. The briefing highlighted lessons learned from Hurricane Melissa and supported discussions on multinational coordination during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260616-F-AN818-1223

A Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) challenge coin rests beside a language interpretation receiver and headset during the 66th annual CONJEFAMER meeting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. Real-time interpretation services enabled participants from across the Western Hemisphere to receive conference briefings and discussions in their preferred language. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260616-F-AN818-1208

The System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) ceremonial bell sits on a table during the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. The conference highlights more than six decades of cooperation among American air forces through SICOFAA and remains the premier forum for allied and partner nations to strengthen interoperability and improve coordination in response to shared regional challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260616-F-AN818-1184

Chilean air force Col. Marcelo García, System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) undersecretary general, provides remarks during the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. Established in 1961, SICOFAA promotes the exchange of experiences, knowledge and training to strengthen cooperative capabilities with a primary role in coordinating humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260616-F-AN818-1087

Air Force leaders and representatives from 19 nations across the Western Hemisphere pose for a group photo during the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. Representatives from participating nations convened to discuss topics affecting regional security, cooperation and interoperability. CONJEFAMER serves as the annual meeting of the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces, known as SICOFAA, an apolitical organization fostering collaboration among partner nations since 1961. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260616-F-AN818-1010

U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John D. Lamontagne, right, shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Floreal T. Suárez Martínez, commanding general of the Dominican Republic air force, left, during the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 16, 2026. The annual meeting provided a forum for leaders to meet face-to-face, exchange perspectives, address shared challenges and advance regional cooperation in support of a safer and more secure Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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260617-F-AN818-1096

Maj. Gen. Floreal T. Suárez Martínez, commanding general of the Dominican Republic air force, left, transfers the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) ceremonial bell to Gen. Mario Raúl Contreras León Carty, commanding general of the Peruvian air force during the closing ceremony of the 66th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 17, 2026. The transfer signifies Peru's selection as the next host nation and marks the transition to next year's activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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AFSOUTH awards SICOFAA undersecretary Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Mineau, 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) commander, center, and Chilean air force Col. Marcelo Garcia, System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) undersecretary general, right, interact with Garcia’s son after an Air Force Meritorious Service Medal presentation ceremony at 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) headquarters, on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. Garcia served as SICOFAA undersecretary for two years, helping advance cooperation among member nations while supporting the organization's long-term strategic vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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AFSOUTH awards SICOFAA undersecretary Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

Chilean air force Col. Marcelo Garcia, System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) undersecretary general, delivers remarks during his Air Force Meritorious Service Medal presentation ceremony at 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) headquarters, on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. Garcia reflected on the relationships built through SICOFAA and the role those connections play in enabling air forces across the hemisphere to respond more effectively to shared challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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AFSOUTH awards SICOFAA undersecretary Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

Attendees applaud following the presentation of the Air Force Meritorious Service medal to Chilean air force Col. Marcelo Garcia, System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) undersecretary general, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. During Garcia’s two years serving as undersecretary general, he supported multinational emergency management efforts across the hemisphere, including responses to major flooding in Colombia and Ecuador, Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, and wildfires in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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AFSOUTH awards SICOFAA undersecretary Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Mineau, 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) commander, left, presents the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal citation to Chilean air force Col. Marcelo Garcia, System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) undersecretary general, right, during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. Garcia received the medal in recognition of his leadership in strengthening cooperation among partner nation air forces to address shared regional challenges across the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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AFSOUTH awards SICOFAA undersecretary Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

Chilean air force Col. Marcelo Garcia, System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) undersecretary general, stands at attention as his Air Force Meritorious Service Medal citation is read during a ceremony at 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) headquarters on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. SICOFAA brings together air forces from across North, Central, and South America to strengthen cooperation, interoperability, and regional partnerships through recurring engagements, exercises and professional exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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260319-F-YN768-3110

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Wing crosses a rope bridge over a river at the Escuela Militar de Montaña in Bariloche, Argentina on March 19, 2026. This training is vital for ensuring that both U.S. and Argentine forces are prepared to meet future security challenges together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Easterling)
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260319-F-YN768-3097

A U.S. Airman U.S. Airmen from the 919th Special Operations Wing displays a unit patch while training at the Escuela Militar de Montaña in Bariloche, Argentina on March 19, 2026. This training engagement renews a partnership between the U.S. military and the Argentinean mountain school for the first time in nearly two decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Easterling)
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260319-F-YN768-3091

A U.S. Airman U.S. Airmen from the 492nd Special Operations Wing rappels down a cliff face during training at the Escuela Militar de Montaña in Bariloche, Argentina on March 19, 2026. The training school focused on advanced mountain warfare techniques in the rugged terrain while underscoring the strategic partnership between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Easterling)
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Air Commandos make history: 492nd, 919th SOW Airmen graduate Argentine mountain school

Argentinean soldiers climb a rock face at the Escuela Militar de Montaña in Bariloche, Argentina on March 18, 2026. The Escuela Militar de Montaña is located in the heart of Patagonia, a region renowned for its dramatic and challenging mountain terrain, making it an ideal training ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Easterling)
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