SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 - On September 4th, the foreign affairs and defense agencies of the United States and Republic of Korea (ROK) convened the fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) in Washington. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins and Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy … [Read more...]
Northern Lightning Concludes at Volk Field
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing flies overhead Aug. 9 during Northern Lightning, an exercise providing realistic combat training for and emphasizing joint asset integration, held annually at Volk Field, Wis. Training between fourth and fifth generation aircraft is critical to ensure the Air Force is able to meet near-peer war … [Read more...]
Pacific Angel 24-1 Successfully Completed
Royal Australian Air Force Cpl. Anthony Ross, Australian Defence Force Combat Survival Training School instructor, discusses the importance of well-built shelter in survival scenarios during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 27, 2024. Pacific Angel 24-1 is a bilateral operation with forces representing the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and … [Read more...]
Sound of Speed Airshow to Feature STEM
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 - The upcoming STEM Expo at the 2024 Sound of Speed Airshow and Open House on Sept. 14 and 15 promises to be an exciting blend of education and entertainment, aiming to inspire the next generation of aviators, engineers, scientists and innovators. Although this is the first time the Sound of Speed Airshow has featured a STEM experience, it is sure to be … [Read more...]
Developing Cutting-Edge Tech with Frontline Innovators
A U.S. Army unmanned, eight-wheeled, all-electric, all-terrain transport vehicle equipped with an enhanced surveillance package under the Family of Counter Unmanned System provides support to dismounted Soldiers in an urban environment as part of a human integration experiment at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 12, 2024. The FoCUS is a human in the loop situational awareness asset … [Read more...]