AUGUST 27, 2025 - A U.S. Air Force Reserve delegation, led by Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of Air Force Reserve Command Lt. Gen. John Healy, visited Manila to meet with Philippine Air Force leaders and discuss the Reserve Allies and Partners Program. Known as RAPP, the program serves as the Air Force Reserve’s framework for international engagement. Its goals … [Read more...]
Lohmeier Visits Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy -- (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) AUGUST 26, 2025 - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited the U.S. Air Force Academy, Aug. 19, the first military installation visit since assuming the role. Lohmeier was confirmed as under secretary July 24. Lohmeier, a 2006 Academy graduate, served in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. … [Read more...]
U.S., Allied Aircraft Demonstrate Unity Over Latvia
AUGUST 26, 2025 - Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19 as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces' ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The Lancers flew in formation with two Hungarian and two Swedish air force JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, demonstrating … [Read more...]
Fighter Wing Receives First F-35
AUGUST 22, 2025 - The 500th F-35A Lightning II built for the U.S. Air Force has arrived at the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing as one of the unit’s first three permanently assigned F-35A fighter jets. The aircraft, which arrived July 9 at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, features the wing’s legacy tail flash and continues the unit's multi-year … [Read more...]
Medics Ready for Large-Scale Combat Operations
AUGUST 21, 2025 - Patriot Medic 2025 took place August 6 to 12 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The multi-national exercise, led by the Air Force Reserve, included more than 9,000 personnel from all U.S. military services and international partners including Australian, British and Canadian forces. Patriot Medic is the Air Force Reserve’s … [Read more...]