U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force conducted a large-scale readiness exercise on 15 January 2025, showcasing the capabilities of F-22A Raptors and F-15C Eagles. The training missions, involving multiple airframes, highlighted the strategic role of Kadena as a cornerstone of operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Central Command: air force to conduct multi-day exercise to test rapid deployment and dispersed airpower operations

Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) will conduct a multi-day readiness exercise across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to demonstrate its ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower.

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A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, arrived at Ramstein Air Base on 26 January 2026 as the first stop of its scheduled European roadshow. The aircraft is also set to visit Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and RAF Mildenhall in England, introducing the platform to Airmen, units and NATO Allies across the U.S. Air Forces in Europe area of responsibility.

EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft begins European roadshow with first visit to Ramstein Air Base in Germany

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, arrived at Ramstein Air Base on 26 January 2026 as the first stop of its scheduled European roadshow.

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A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flew over Beale Air Force Base on Jan. 14, 2026, after being launched by Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Exercise Dragon Shield. The exercise evaluated the unit’s ability to generate aircraft in a simulated contested environment under austere conditions, requiring the use of Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear at varying levels.

U.S. Air Force: Dragon Shield Exercise tests U-2 intelligence aircraft launch readiness in contested conditions at Beale

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flew over Beale Air Force Base on Jan. 14, 2026, after being launched by Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Exercise Dragon Shield.

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