U.S. Airmen assigned to the Band of the Golden West perform with the Latvian National Guard Orchestra in Southern California, Nov. 21-24, 2025. The Latvian National Guard Orchestra joined the Travis Brass, an ensemble of the BOTGW, on a tour of Southern California to celebrate Latvian Independence Day. For over 100 years, the U.S. and Latvia, a NATO ally, have worked together to expand trade, increase energy cooperation and strengthen regional stability. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)
A two-year collaboration between Aircraft Fuel Systems and Hydraulic Back shop Airmen has led to the Air Force’s first locally rebuilt KC-46 fuel return valve, creating a new capability for the entire fleet and saving an estimated $127,000 per fuel return valve. Four have been repaired so far saving $508,000 through the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program.
Members from the 496th Air Base Squadron Contracting Flight, stationed at Moron Air Base, Spain, recently visited the 725th Air Mobility Squadron stationed at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Group and 725th Air Mobility Squadron attended the 725th’s inaugural Foundations 300 Course, Oct. 27, 2025, at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
