An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Home : Media : News : News Article View
NEWS | May 14, 2018

People's Liberation Army Air Force Command College Visits Headquarters Pacific Air Forces

By Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) hosted 12 People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Command College officers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to share perspectives and develop lines of communication, April 26, 2018.

The PLAAF Command College officers visited from China as part of a planned annual visit. The program allows members of both militaries to tour and meet with representatives and leadership.

While at headquarters PACAF, the participants received a mission brief, history tour of Pearl Harbor and conducted an office call with PACAF leadership. During the office call, they discussed the importance of open and transparent communication and following established safety guidelines.

“As the global operations of both our militaries increase, we share more common areas of interest,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, Pacific Air Forces Strategy, Plans and Program director. “Maintaining open lines of communication and abiding by established international rules of behavior are vital to mitigating the risk of a misunderstanding.”

In addition to visiting PACAF, the PLAAF Command College officers had the opportunity to tour the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The tours gave the officers a chance to see how the U.S. Air Force trains its officers and the opportunity to see the Pentagon and speak with Air Force leadership.
CONNECT WITH USINDOPACOM

ENGAGE & CONNECT MORE WITH PACOM

                                      

IN THE USINDOPACOM NEWS
USS Howard visits Otaru
SAGAMI WAN, Japan (Jan. 24, 2023) USS Howard (DDG 83) conducts small boat operations off the Japanese coast. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Morgan Bollinger)
Feb. 7, 2025 - USS Howard (DDG 83), forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, arrived at Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan on February 7, 2025, for a scheduled port visit...

Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call with Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
Readout graphic
Feb. 7, 2025 - Department of Defense Spokesman John Ullyot provided the following readout:...

USFJ Alliance Evolves: Multilateral Partnerships, training at core of C2 Modernization efforts
SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) - Assistant air officer Lt. Cmdr. Rich Mehlmann explains basic flight deck procedures to midshipmen and cadets from Republic of Korea Navy, Army and Air Force academies during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet.
Feb. 7, 2025 - The U.S.-Japan Alliance remains a cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and the Alliance is now even more necessary amidst an increasingly severe security environment, according to government...

USINDOPACOM Commander addresses Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense
USINDOPACOM PRESS RELEASE GRAPHIC
Feb. 7, 2025 - Twenty-six Indo-Pacific nations participated in a virtual Chiefs of Defense forum hosted by Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command on February 4, 2025...

Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh
Readout graphic
Feb. 6, 2025 - Department of Defense Spokesman John Ullyot provided the following readout:...