South Dakota, Indiana Air National Guard’s 114th and 122nd Fighter Wings will exchange F-16s

The South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing based at Joe Foss Field recently agreed to exchange F-16 aircrafts with the Indiana Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing based in Fort Wayne, creating an opportunity for both units to work on teamwork, mission readiness and capabilities.

Aviano welcomes new Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters in official unveiling

Airmen in the 31st Fighter Wing have their transition to a new cutting-edge combat rescue helicopter underway, putting Aviano’s fleet of two HH-60W Jolly Green II aircraft on display for the first time.

F-22 Raptor makes emergency landing at Air Force base on Okinawa, report says

An Air Force F-22A Raptor made an emergency landing at Kadena Air Base, according to the Ryukyu Shimpo.

Fuel tank falls from F-16 jet flying near homes, school close to Eglin AFB

No one was injured and no property damage was reported in the incident that occurred at about 11 a.m., an Eglin Air Force Base spokesperson said. It was not immediately clear why the fuel tank dropped during the flight.

Ramstein calls off plan for Frankfurt Airport shuttle after no one bids on contract

A Ramstein Air Base proposal for Frankfurt Airport shuttle service was scrapped for lack of bids, ending hopes in the largest U.S. military community overseas for a better option to get to the European hub.

Commissaries in Europe will stop providing single-use grocery bags in coming weeks

Commissary shoppers in Europe will soon have to bring their own bags or purchase a reusable option as base grocery stores progressively phase out single-use plastic bags this month.

Air Force to move families affected by failing concrete in on-base homes on Okinawa

Failing concrete in housing units at Sebille Manor on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa has prompted the Air Force to move one family from its home and notify several others they must relocate by June 30.

MacDill airmen return home after 3-month deployment providing air power and support

Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing returned home to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday after a three-month deployment delivering coalition air power and support to secure and stabilize the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Austin’s last Ramstein gathering on Ukraine aid comes ahead of hazy future under Trump

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will hold his final meeting of a group of about 50 countries that banded together to support Ukraine against Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Japanese officials inspect Yokota fire training area months after suspected PFAS leak

Japanese officials visited a training facility at Yokota Air Base, where firefighting foam likely overflowed into stormwater drains last summer.