AF (Pentagon News) - Tech. Sgt. promotion cycle correction
The AFPC identified and corrected a scoring key error for the 3P071 (security forces) Specialty Knowledge Test during the 26E6 promotion cycle.
AF (Tech. Sgt. Kentavist Brackin) - Combined, joint forces conquer RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2
Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 concluded June 12, bringing together more than 2,100 service members from the U.S. and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The exercise integrates joint and coalition forces into a realistic threat environment, enhancing readiness and warfighting capabilities with the largest combat training range in the world.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Diana Falzone) - Iran regime will ‘continue killing’ under US deal, refugees say
Trump stated the U.S. has brought about regime change, saying the U.S. has “won the war.”
NEWSNATIONNOW (Diana Falzone) - Iranians ‘censored and scared’ as regime surveils internet use
The internet has been partially restored in Iran, but citizens are still monitored and controlled by IRGC.
NEWSNATIONNOW (ABDUL SATTAR and MUNIR AHMED, Associated Press) - Suicide bombing in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23 people
The attack happened in an area where security forces are usually stationed, badly damaging several nearby buildings.
NYTIMES (Neil MacFarquhar) - The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran
Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
NYTIMES (Sanam Mahoozi and Erika Solomon) - Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say
Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returning to the streets.
STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Air Force security squadron in Alaska creates Arctic combat development course | Stars and Stripes
The planned course covers a wide variety of topics, including medical treatment in Arctic field environments, support and logistics, and weapons use.
WAR (Air Force Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Moeller, Special Operations Command Africa) - Africom Commences Exercise Flintlock 2026 in Africa
U.S. Africa Command hosted dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire, officially beginning Exercise Flintlock 2026, its annual combined special operations exercise.
WAR (Air Force Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi) - Airmen Launch Remotely Operated Weapon Station Course in Turkey
The 39th Security Forces Squadron certified airmen on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station for the first time at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, supporting the 39th Air Base Wing's goal for airmen to be trained, equipped and ready.