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AFOSI Supports VALIANT SHIELD 2026

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The Air Force Office of Special Investigations provided counterintelligence and force-protection support during VALIANT SHIELD 2026, a large-scale exercise in the Pacific. The exercise involved 14,000 US joint force service members, 200 aircraft, and 20 surface ships. The event aimed to enable joint and bilateral operations with international partners.

Why it matters

VALIANT SHIELD 2026 demonstrates the US military's commitment to joint and international cooperation, enhancing its ability to conduct large-scale operations in the Pacific. The exercise's focus on counterintelligence and force-protection highlights the importance of these capabilities in modern military operations.

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