U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) participate in Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 4-9, 2025. NS 25-2 was executed in complex field conditions with increased weather effects that truly tested the ability to partner and communicate effectively across services and components. Michigan’s unique geography, airspace, ranges and connection to the defense industry made it an ideal environment for all-domain training and operations. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force...
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ărland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase flexibility and strengthen coordination with Allies by exercising and operating together increasing warfighting capabilities and readiness.
Airmen from Joint Base Charleston recently supported Department-Level Exercise 2025, a U.S. Department of Defense-wide effort designed to enhance strategic readiness and interoperability across multiple regions simultaneously.
