MAY 7, 2025 - Strategically located on the western coast of Japan sits Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) Komatsu Air Base. The air base, which is Japan’s only fighter base on the Sea of Japan coast, is now the home to a new fleet of aircraft. On April 26, 2025, the JASDF and Komatsu Air Base achieved a historic milestone with the delivery of the first F-35 Lightning II … [Read more...]
Nation’s Leaders Turning More to Special Ops
MAY 7, 2025 - The role of special operations forces in global conflicts has steadily increased amid what the U.S. Special Operations Command's top leader called the most complex security environment the United States has faced in decades. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, Socom commander, discussed the current and future role of special operations forces while delivering keynote … [Read more...]
Command and Control Course Held in UK
MAY 6, 2025 - The Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course was held outside of the United States for the first time. The most recent iteration, which is customarily held at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was held at RAF Waddington in the United Kingdom and had nearly equal numbers of coalition and U.S. personnel — making it the largest C2WAC class to date. "The significance of … [Read more...]
Liaison Officer Eliminates Communication Confusion
MAY 6, 2025 - In a perfect world, Air Mobility Liaison Officer’s would be unemployed. Every branch of the military would speak the same logistical language, and airlift coordination would be flawless. Real-world operations, however, are complicated. From the earliest battlefields to modern-day operations, miscommunication remains one of the biggest obstacles in Joint … [Read more...]
Air Force Trains on Agile Combat Scenarios
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II sits on the flight line during exercise PANTHER SHADOW at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, April 21, 2025. The exercise focused on strengthening Agile Combat Employment capabilities with F-35A Lightning II operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus) MAY 6, 2025 - Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a regional … [Read more...]