Congressional appropriations subcommittees have approved some $21 million for additional construction at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, to continue base construction to support the new C-17 strategic airlifter. Hickam received its first C-17 just a year ago. The money will go toward a new ramp and maintenance and supply facilities for the joint active duty and Air National Guard C-17 operation.
Iran Launches Missile Attack at Al Udeid
June 23, 2025
Iran launched a missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 23 in retaliation for U.S. strikes on three of its nuclear facilities the previous day.