U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Holmes, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, and 1st Lt. Henry Humphrey, 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron pilot, discuss Combat Archer-UK 26 at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 28, 2026. Combat Archer-UK 26 provided aircrew the opportunity to certify employment of air-to-air weapons while strengthening combat readiness and supporting the Liberty Wing's ability to generate combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Alexander Vasquez)
An active-duty Airman assigned to the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, was pronounced dead at Lake Barcis, Italy, August 8, 2026.
