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July 1, 2026
LEAP scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit

During a three-day U.S. military tour, a LEAP scholar and foreign area officer student served as the primary interpreter, enabling critical high-level defense talks between the U.S. and Argentina.
June 18, 2026
Air Commandos make history: 492nd, 919th SOW Airmen graduate Argentine mountain school

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
April 10, 2026
U.S. and Chilean Air Force crews complete historic refueling

U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, 2026, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft—marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration.
Dec. 2, 2025
Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2025 season after flying into three Category 5 storms

The squadron flew 927.9 hours this year across the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and central Pacific basins, collecting critical data that improved forecasts, saved lives and once again, demonstrated the unit's no-fail mission.
Dec. 2, 2025
Update on recent DAF efforts

In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
July 18, 2025
F-AIR 2025: AFSOUTH Demonstrates Regional Partnership and Airpower in Colombia

Nearly 60,000 attendees were present to witness the enduring partnership between the United States and Colombia during the 12th edition of the International Aeronautics and Space Fair, F-AIR 2025, at the José María Córdova International Airport, July 9-13.
Sept. 11, 2024
Air Forces Southern welcomes new commander, activates to Service Component Command

Maj. Gen. David Mineau accepted command of the newly activated Air Forces Southern from U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin during a Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 11, 2024.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness

The Air Force is organizing its major commands, or MAJCOMs, into Institutional Commands, responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Airmen, and Service Component Commands, responsible for preparing Airmen for warfighting in a combatant command’s area of responsibility. The changes are part
April 17, 2024
Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees
March 20, 2023
Air Force incorporates Agile Combat Employment in RED FLAG 23-1

As flying units from around the globe converged at Nellis Air Force Base for RED FLAG 23-1, the 505th Command and Control Wing welcomed the 355th Wing’s Command and Control Force Element, or C2FE, from Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, to execute as the first Lead Wing C2FE in a Tier 1 Large Force

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