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March 28, 2026
F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026, marking the beginning of the squadron’s transition to fifth-generation airpower and the permanent stationing of the Joint Force’s most advanced tactical aircraft in Northern Japan.
March 24, 2026
Connecting the constellation: Guardians from Space Force field commands unite for exercise Freedom Shield 26

A surge force of U.S. Space Force Guardians and Airmen journeyed from across the United States to participate in exercise Freedom Shield 26 from March 9-19, 2026. Augmenting U.S. Space Forces-Korea, the Space Force’s component field command in the Korean Theater of Operations, this diverse surge
March 19, 2026
The Wolf Pack executes readiness during Freedom Shield 26

The 8th Fighter Wing was generating combat airpower and preparing mission ready Airmen to defend the base, accept follow-on-forces and take the fight north during exercise Freedom Shield 26, March 9-19, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
March 18, 2026
Architects of the exercise: Bringing the space domain to life for Freedom Shield 26

Freedom Shield 26 is a recurring exercise between the South Korea and the United States, in collaboration with the United Nations Command, ensuring continuous preparedness for military forces on the Korean Peninsula.
March 5, 2026
DAF extends AMOS STAR Draft EIS comment period following community feedback

Following input from community members on Maui, the Department of the Air Force has extended the public comment period from 45 to 75 days for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Air Force Maui Optical Small Telescope Advanced Research facility. The review period, previously
March 5, 2026
51st CES conducts Rapid Osan Airfield Recovery training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron conducted Rapid Osan Airfield Recovery training Feb. 26-27, 2026, testing two repair methods designed to restore runway operations faster and strengthen contingency readiness at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
Feb. 26, 2026
Yokota Airman train on 25K Halverson to strengthen cargo readiness

Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted 25K Halverson aircraft loader training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23–26, expanding operator qualifications and strengthening cargo deployment readiness.
Feb. 23, 2026
Fatal drop zone survey investigation results released

Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigation into a drop zone survey where an U.S. Air Force officer died in Indonesia, April 22, 2024.
Feb. 17, 2026
Connected to Win: Bamboo Eagle Strengthens Allied Decision-Making

Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-scale combat exercise, commenced this week to test the very nervous system of joint and coalition airpower. The exercise is designed to stress the people, processes, and technology that link commanders to their forces, ensuring that
Feb. 16, 2026
Keeping it McCool – PACAF command chief visits Kadena Air Base

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan to exchange perspectives, praise the efforts of exceptional Airmen, and experience the keystone of the Pacific, Jan. 22 and 23, 2026.

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