ConflictsOctober 1, 2026· DVIDS

Exercise with UK, Canadian forces sharpens Kentucky Air Guard capabilities

Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard significantly enhanced their global capability in Scotland recently, working with NATO partners from the United Kingdom and Canada to execute dozens of multinational training events.

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ConflictsOct 1, 2026

Marine Corps Modernizes Force Development Enterprise with Key Organizational Realignment

QUANTICO, Va. — In a deliberate move to modernize the Force Development Enterprise (FDE) and deliver an integrated force at speed, the Marine Corps has announced a significant organizational realignment and an updated mission statement for the newly redesignated Capabilities Development and Force Integration Directorate (CDFI), formerly known as the Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD).

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ConflictsOct 1, 2026

When in Rome, Execute

Airmen from the 205th Base Defense Squadron trained for short-notice deployments during Operation WIRE at Fort Drum, New York. Support came from other units within the 105th Base Defense Group and the 105th Airlift Wing.

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ConflictsOct 1, 2026

104th Fighter Wing Tests Readiness in Multi-Phase Combat Readiness Exercise

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group (MSG) and the 104th Fighter Wing Munitions Squadron participated in a 72-hour Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) at Barnes Air National Guard Base and Westover Air Reserve Base August 21-23, 2026, one of the largest exercises ever conducted by the wing.

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ConflictsOct 1, 2026

Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Aviano Air Base; emphasizes readiness and warfighter mindset

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 25, 2026, to learn how the 31st Fighter Wing prepares its personnel and resources to support United States, NATO and Allied objectives throughout the region. His visit is part of a larger European theater immersion to engage with warriors in action. The visit highlighted the wing’s focus on maintaining readiness through capable leaders, disciplined Airmen and a culture centered on mission execution. As the United States Air Force prepares for increasingly complex operating environments, developing Airmen who can adapt, lead and perform under pressure remains critical to sustaining combat effectiveness.

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ConflictsOct 1, 2026

U.S., Italian Soldiers test strength and interoperability in three day Ederle challenge

Caserma Ederle served as the battleground for a rigorous three day Italian American partnership event, bringing together more than 50 Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 16th Finance Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, the 529th Military Police Company, and a visiting team from the Italian Army’s NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy and 33rd Reggimento Ambrosiano Sept. 23–25.

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