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Strategic integration, deterrence take center stage in Bamboo Eagle
June 3, 2025 — As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-scale exercise designed to refine the command-and-control capabilities needed for the future fight... MORE

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USAF, RCAF exchange pilots and expertise
November 20, 2018 — Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force visited the 559th Flying Training Squadron Nov. 15-16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The visit allowed pilots from United States and Royal Canadian Air Forces to share knowledge and expertise related to pilot training in the T-6A Texan II and CT-156 Harvard II. ... MORE

Members of the 559th Flying Training Squadron and Royal Canadian Air Force 15th Wing take a photo in front of a T-6A Texan II Nov. 16, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 15th Wing flies a similar aircraft, the CT-156 Harvard II, and engages in a pilot exchange program with the 559th FTS in order to share knowledge and expertise related to pilot training in both airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

Royal Canadian Air Force supports JBSA with Hurricane Harvey relief supplies
September 3, 2017 — A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules airlift arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017... MORE

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules arlift arrives at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Fied, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017. The supplies included pediatric necessities like baby formula, blankets, cribs and other similar items. The RCAF airlift flew in from 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, Canada.