30 June 2026 F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026, accompanied by two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, all assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Building on the aircraft's inaugural visit last year, the deployment...
16 June 2026 Combined, joint forces conquer RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFNS) — Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 integrates joint and coalition forces into a realistic threat environment, enhancing readiness and warfighting capabilities with the largest combat training range in the world...
26 May 2026 Air Chief Symposium concludes with focus on strengthening airpower, alliances JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Multilateral airpower integration characterized conversations and forum discussions attended by senior military leaders across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and North America during the 2026 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii,...
12 May 2026 PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2026, to assess operational capabilities and reinforce the installation’s role in sustaining combat power across the Indo-Pacific...
06 May 2026 Balikatan 2026: Space Force strengthens U.S.-Philippine combined readiness CAMP AGUINALDO, Philippines — Members of the United States Space Force participated in Exercise Balikatan 2026 and integrated into the Joint Task Force, marking a significant milestone for the service and advancing the integration of space capabilities into one of the Indo-Pacific region’s largest...
01 May 2026 Forging the Joint Force: Interoperability at RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — After two weeks of realistic air combat training and dynamic flying operations RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 concluded at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 1, 2026. Eielson AFB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are the home of RED FLAG-Alaska, leveraging the expansive...
29 April 2026 Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War for Strategy visits PACAF Airmen JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Mr. Eric Geressy, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War for Strategy, visited U.S. Pacific Air Forces Headquarters April 24 to discuss warrior ethos and observe tactical and operational capabilities...
09 April 2026 PRESS RELEASE: Red Flag Alaska 26 prepares to kick off JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Red Flag-Alaska 26-1, a Pacific Air Forces sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, is scheduled to begin on April 16th, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is...
16 February 2026 Keeping it McCool – PACAF command chief visits Kadena Air Base KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Each enlisted service member trains to be an expert in their field, studying the ins and outs of their craft until they know it like the back of their hand. With unbreaking focus on their duties, it can be difficult to see how one fits into the bigger picture. Jan. 22 and...
04 February 2026 Department of War Participating in Singapore Airshow 2026 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The U.S. Department of War is participating in the Singapore Airshow 2026 with aerial demonstrations and static displays at Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore Feb. 3-8...