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War Department continues nuclear modernization
September 23, 2025 — In light of the changing global security landscape, the War Department is considering how to approach modern-era deterrence differently, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Brandon D. Parker, director of global operations at Strategic Command. ... MORE

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Senior Air Force leader recounts recent successes, underscores need to outpace adversaries
September 22, 2025 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin spoke of the service's recent successes and underscored the importance of keeping a winning pace against adversaries at the Air and Space Forces Association cyber conference in Maryland... MORE

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Air Force works to keep nuclear triad mission ready during recapitalization
December 6, 2024 — The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation's nuclear triad, while working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms. ... MORE

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Pentagon official: Alliances are key to U.S. nuclear deterrence advantage
August 2, 2024 — The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said Aug. 1... MORE

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Pentagon official calls for Total Force focus on emerging biothreats
August 24, 2023 — The Defense Department has reached a pivotal point in responding to the quickly evolving biological threat landscape, a senior Pentagon official said... MORE

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Ready EAGLE exercise helps 59th Medical Wing ensure readiness
July 20, 2021 — The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is constantly working to ensure readiness is at the forefront of its daily operations... MORE

Nuclear Posture Review, National Defense Strategy will be thoroughly integrated
June 25, 2021 — A new National Defense Strategy is in the works and is expected to be completed early next year. When delivered, it will provide a new set of goals and priorities for America's defense... MORE

Vigilant Guard 2018 improves skills, partnership
March 27, 2018 — Several service members, Department of Defense employees and government officials braved frigid temperatures recently to conduct Vigilant Guard 2018 training in Helena, Mont... MORE

Airmen with the 42nd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Enhanced Response Fore-Package (CERF-P), Oregon National Guard, strap a mannequin to a litter after pulling it from the rubble pile and performing life-saving measures during joint exercise Vigilant Guard 2018 in Helena, Mont., March 6. Vigilant Guard is an exercise sponsored by U.S. Northern Command and National Guard Bureau, which is held in a different state each year.