"Guam Hosts Air Force's Largest Mobility Exercise Amid Rising Pacific Concerns"
Exercise Mobility Guardian 23 (MG23), the largest iteration of Air Mobility Command's premier training exercise, has begun in Guam with major international participation from seven countries. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and test cargo aircraft capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, as the U.S. and its allies prepare to challenge China. MG23 involves various mission types, including airlift, aerial refueling, and humanitarian assistance, and serves as a cohesive glue for other exercises in the Indo-Pacific. The event aligns with the Air Force's Agile Combat Employment concepts and addresses integration gaps between allied and partner nations. The exercise highlights the importance of airlift in potential conflicts in the Pacific.