Latest "training exercise" stories

U.S. and Japan team up for Indo-Pacific training exercise

American and Japanese forces recently participated in a bilateral exercise to showcase the close coordination between the two allies.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

12 days ago

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot calculates air time and determines the aircraft's status upon arrival at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 23, 2022. This aircraft flew from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, in support of a "dynamic force employment" operation, which is designed as a way for Pacific Air Forces to exercise their ability to generate combat air power from dynamic force elements while continuing to move, maneuver, and sustain these elements in geographically-separated and contested environments. (Airman 1st Class Courtney Sebastianelli/Air Force)

A-10 Warthogs to brush up on maritime combat in Pacific deployment

The Air Force is reimagining the role of the A-10C attack plane, a counterterrorism mainstay, for a new kind of fight.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

AWACS ops group commander at Tinker fired after investigation

An investigation found Col. Gary Donovan skirted safety protocols and fostered an unhealthy workplace culture.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Air exercise with tight turnaround, no sleeping pills prompts investigation at Tinker

Airmen clash with 552nd Operations Group commander Col. Gary Donovan.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Lakenheath F-15Es train with Swedish special operators

RAF Mildenhall also provided refueling support for the American and Swedish fighters.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

B-52s cross Atlantic for North Sea training

The bombers were repeatedly refueled during the nonstop, round-trip flight.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

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