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Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Adrian “Kenny” Kiely, No.3 Squadron prepares for a sortie inside a F-35A Lightning II during Red Flag 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, January 23, 2024 This was the first Red Flag the RAAF flew their F-35A Lightning II’s to enable integration and tactical training. The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. This iteration of Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition.

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron represented Air Combat Command at the ninth iteration of the Air Force CE Readiness Challenge, Silver Flag, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, from April 18-22, 2023. The Readiness Challenge is a capstone event to test the readiness of Air Force Civil Engineers across the full spectrum of Integrated Base Response and Recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Cydnie Williams)

Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 26, 2022. The multi-day training exercise involved simulating a stranded pilot in contested territory. Opposition forces were tasked with tracking the pilot and engaging with CSAR forces during their rescue.

B-roll of an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, taxis to the runway during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 19, 2022. RF-N 22-3 provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makenna Gott)

Pararescuemen assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron perform an evacuation exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada., April 12, 2022. The 58 RQS partnered with the 66th Rescue Squadron and volunteers from Nellis AFB in order to successfully and accurately complete the training mission. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team detonated unserviceable munitions that were no longer safe for storage or shipment at the EOD proficiency and demolition range at Area 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 25, 2021. This activity is conducted at the base one to two times per year.

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U.S. Army and Egyptian tanks, artillery and aircraft participate in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at ExerciseBrightStar in Egypt. Bright Star 2017 promotes regional security and cooperation in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios.

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Joint Task Force - Leeward Islands stands ready for relief response to Hurricane Maria.

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Orient Shield 2017, the 32nd Iteration, is an annual joint exercise between U.S. and Japanese Troops. Watch U.S. Army Alaska's 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment Soldiers enhancing unit cohesion and readiness.

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Exercise Rapid Trident - 2017.

Eleven Allied nations and three partner countries join forces in a Multinational training exercise RapidTrident2017 in Yavoriv, Ukraine.
Developing interoperability between nations to make the region more stable.

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Military Service members provide emergency relief and recovery efforts to Hurricane Irma affected regions.

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Repair Network Integration

RNI is helping the Air Force transform its current processes into an enterprise managed Repair Network. By integrating maintenance repair into the supply chain, RNI has produced a mechanism to provide more agile and effective responses to Mission Generation needs.

On this episode of The 4orce Minute: With eight known countries in possession of nuclear weapons and others trying to acquire them it’s imperative the U.S. maintains a safe, secure and effective nuclear capability. In other words, the U.S. nuclear deterrence mission is here to stay.

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps.

BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO.

As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the... read more

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps. BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO. As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, collected data to answer two main questions: 1- Can current fielded systems counter UAS threats? 2- And, what is the capability or potential of non-Program of Record systems to enhance counter UAS operations? The live-fly, live-fire demonstration took place in late 2016 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the surrounding land and sea ranges with over 900 personnel in attendance including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. BLACK DART demonstrations began in 2010 and are the only Joint and partner nation Department of Defense counter UAS events. The JDAT Black Dart Report will include detailed findings on systems’ abilities to detect, track, identify, and negate unmanned aircraft systems to support Joint and Combined warfighter capabilities and make our forces more connected, survivable, and lethal on the battlefield. a. Execute live-fly, live-fire C-UAS technology demonstrations to assess and validate existing and emerging IAMD capabilities. b. Present emerging solutions to inform requirements decision making. c. Identify and develop IAMD operational concepts, system interoperability, and operational architectures for the C-UAS mission set. d. Advocate for warfighters’ desired C-UAS capabilities and affordable, integrated solutions. e. Identify C-UAS capability gaps for IAMD. f. Identify promising materiel and non-materiel solutions for C-UAS operations. g. Investigate new methods for UAS Combat Identification (CID). h. Improve completeness of the shared air picture with respect to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). i. Develop C-UAS non-kinetic negation methods and techniques. j. Promote and integrate interagency participation and capabilities. k. Promote foreign/partner nation observer participation and coordination. The demonstration will include Program of Record (POR) as well as non-POR C-UASs demonstrating capabilities and/or collecting data in support of proprietary C-UAS development. Onsite data collection supports real-time feedback, opportunities for participant feedback, and becomes the basis for formal analysis at the conclusion of the demonstration. In order to align with warfighter needs, JIAMDO coordinated with the Combatant Commands and Services to prioritize capability gaps related to C-UAS.   show less

On this episode of The 4orce Minute, Marines with 1st Marine Division conduct clearing operations in simulated urban terrain during the battalion's Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms, California

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Squad X is a multiyear Department of Defense program sponsored by DARPA to identify emerging technologies and facilitate their development for military use.

The Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, recently supported the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Maneuver Battle Lab by enhancing their assessment process for testing Squad capabilities.

The Maneuver Battle Lab is responsible for infantry capabilities development under TRADOC’s Maneuver Center... read more

Squad X is a multiyear Department of Defense program sponsored by DARPA to identify emerging technologies and facilitate their development for military use. The Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, recently supported the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Maneuver Battle Lab by enhancing their assessment process for testing Squad capabilities. The Maneuver Battle Lab is responsible for infantry capabilities development under TRADOC’s Maneuver Center of Excellence, the project lead for this DARPA-sponsored initiative. Over the course of several events held at Fort Benning, Georgia, JDAT collected digital and voice data passed between systems from the infantry Company through subordinate SQD levels and assisted in the analysis effort. The assessment will provide observations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the U.S. Army and the DOD regarding new technology initiatives and their contribution to improve dismounted infantry SQD mission performance. This year’s program will establish a baseline capability to compare against future experimental technologies employed by dismounted infantry SQDs.   show less

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This Joint and Coalition-based operational video is designed to more effectively communicate how JDAT can help solve crucial warfighter, system, and interoperability shortfalls in support of Combatant Commands, Centers of Excellence, DOT&E, select-DOD schoolhouses, and other key partners. This short video can be used to familiarize U.S. and Coalition military leaders about JDAT's unique capabilities, resources, and products that when fully leveraged can enhance interoperability, command and... read more

This Joint and Coalition-based operational video is designed to more effectively communicate how JDAT can help solve crucial warfighter, system, and interoperability shortfalls in support of Combatant Commands, Centers of Excellence, DOT&E, select-DOD schoolhouses, and other key partners. This short video can be used to familiarize U.S. and Coalition military leaders about JDAT's unique capabilities, resources, and products that when fully leveraged can enhance interoperability, command and control operations, and overall mission effectiveness in today's challenging and ever-evolving operational environment. JDAT is a division under the Joint Staff J6 and collaborates and/or supports numerous military organizations and partners including: - Combatant Commands - Centers of Excellence - Service OTAs, USD AT&L, DOT&E - Select Service and Coalition Program Offices - A variety of DOD Schoolhouses - Service Centers for Lessons Learned - Joint and Coalition Warfighters! Bottom line: JDAT develops warfighter-focused analysis plans, and conducts data collection and root cause analysis to help solve capability gaps and shortfalls that will ultimately enhance mission effectiveness while reducing the potential of fratricide and collateral damage.   show less

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Defense TV’s newest program designed to bring you the most interesting stories from around the services. Each month, our show will highlight the events and people that are being featured by Airman magazine, All Hands, Soldiers, Marines.mil, and from your other favorite service shows such as Blue and Sitrep, all brought to you by the Defense Media Activity located right here at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Defense TV’s newest program designed to bring you the most interesting stories from around the services. Each month, our show will highlight the events and people that are being featured by Airman magazine, All Hands, Soldiers, Marines.mil, and from your other favorite service shows such as Blue and Sitrep, all brought to you by the Defense Media Activity located right here at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Defense TV’s newest program designed to bring you the most interesting stories from around the services. Each month, our show will highlight the events and people that are being featured by Airman magazine, All Hands, Soldiers, Marines.mil, and from your other favorite service shows such as Blue and Sitrep, all brought to you by the Defense Media Activity located right here at Fort Meade, Maryland.