Joint forces kick off Cope North 2020
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More than 100 aircraft will soar over the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia as U.S. forces, Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) collaborates during exercise Cope North, Feb. 12-28.
Newest F-35A squadron brings fifth-generation capabilities to Red Flag
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The exercise, which takes place from Jan. 27-Feb. 15, is meant to give at least 10 combat-representative sorties to younger pilots to better prepare them for real combat against very capable adversaries. The 421st Fighter Squadron is the most recent squadron to transition to the F-35A in the 388th Fighter Wing.
Total Force Integration team assesses Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
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Total Force Integration officials visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to learn from the successes and improve the challenges of JB San Antonio-Randolph Airmen Feb. 4-6.
DoD has enduring role in election defense
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The Defense Department plays an important role in that whole-of-government partnership, spearheaded by the NSA and Cybercom's Election Security Group, formed in the wake of the successes of the Russia Small Group during the 2018 midterms.
AFRL’s Epidemiology Lab supports world health officials in flu vaccine development
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The USAFSAM Epidemiology Lab, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, is the sole clinical reference lab for the Air Force.
40th Helicopter Squadron rescues missing snowmobilers
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The crew responded to King’s Hill, a local recreation site, to locate and retrieve the snowmobilers who were reported missing after the 341st Missile Wing command post received the distress call.
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson mechanic innovates safety solution
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Thanks to the innovation of a mechanic at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, de-icing trucks at the joint installation will feature simple modifications to protect mechanics from falling off the trucks.
Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know
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Believed to have originated at an animal market in Wuhan City, China, novel coronavirus has sickened hundreds and killed at least four. Military health officials say that an informed, common-sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick.
Total-force aviators take flight during Sentry Aloha 20-1
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Sentry Aloha 20-1, an air-to-air combat exercise, is hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard and designed to train Airmen from around the country in a joint and interoperable venue on a large scale.
MilTax: Military OneSource offers free tax prep
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MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-yourself software and personalized support from a tax consultant.