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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen
June 27, 2024 — Members of the Wolf Pack traveled to Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, to participate in Buddy Squadron 24-4 on June 24, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Stueckle, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, and Airman 1st Class Zakkee Conwell, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, give the Juvats 'Crush Em' gesture during Buddy Squadron 24-4.

3d MDTF demonstrate ability to operate in the Indo-Pacific
June 21, 2024 — 3d Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) continued to demonstrate its ability to operate in the INDOPACOM theater through its participation, experimentation, and innovation in Valiant Shield 24. 3MDTF deployed teams of soldiers across the Pacific while executing distributed command and control and employing emerging concepts and capabilities partnered with Department of Defense agencies and commercial industry... MORE

Memorial Day at Punchbowl National Cemetery - Speech 2024
May 27, 2024 — Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks at the 73rd Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific... MORE

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks at the 73rd Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, May 27, 2024. Service members, veterans, distinguished guests, and spectators gathered to honor service members who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert)

USINDOPACOM PMTEC Commercial Industry Day
May 23, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 's Pacific Multi-Domain Training Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) program office, led by Dr. Andre Stridiron recently hosted an Industry Engagement event which drew over 160 representatives from nearly 60 companies in attendance... MORE

Pacific Air Forces command team visits Wolf Pack, gives strategic outlook
May 22, 2024 — Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, PACAF command chief, visited the 8th Fighter Wing, May 22... MORE

Gen. Schneider, P walks alongside Col. Gaetke, 8th Fighter after arriving at Kunsan Air Base.

LANPAC Forum Strengthens Leadership and Alliances in Indo-Pacific
May 21, 2024 — Senior non-commissioned officers, senior officers, warrant officers, allies, and partners across the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility came together May 14 through the 16 for three days of engaging Senior Leadership discussions at the annual Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Leadership Forum... MORE

Lt. Gen. (Retired) Leslie C. Smith talks about patience, kindness, how to solve problems and the importance of see the Army as a profession and sense of purpose during the Leadership Forum at Honolulu, HI., on May 14, 2024. He asked Capt. Zhi Bing Cheong from the Singapore Army to share opinions about patience.

The LANPAC Leadership Forum professionally develops and inspires leaders, showcases USARPAC subordinate units, and engages both allies and partners across the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility.

(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carolina Sierra)

South Korea’s largest air exercise proves ‘Accept Follow-on Forces’ mission
April 22, 2024 — A crucial aspect of any exercise for the 8th Fighter Wing is the reception of forces, and that was no different as the Wolf Pack hosts the largest air exercise in the Republic of Korea... MORE

Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles and FA-50 Golden Eagles parked on the airfield at Kunsan Air Base, ROK

U.S. Forces Participate in Indian Navy-led Exercise MILAN
February 22, 2024 — U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) joined ships, aircraft and personnel from India and numerous other navies to begin Exercise MILAN 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 19... MORE

First Lieutenant, LTJG Ezra Haddock, from San Diego, Calif., waves in forward tug while pulling into port in support of Exercise Milan 2024 onboard the forecastle of the arleigh-burke class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG-97), Feb. 18, 2024.

U.S., Japan and Australia Conduct Trilateral Exercise in Bay of Bengal
February 20, 2024 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a trilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to strengthen interoperability and readiness between the three nations, in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 17-18... MORE

BAY OF BENGAL (Feb. 17, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), sails with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152) during trilateral operations in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 17-18. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ismael Martinez)

Two U.S. Navy carriers join Japan destroyer on Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea
February 2, 2024 — The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Theodore Roosevelt CSG and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 31... MORE

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2024) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, fly in formation during multi large deck event (MLDE) held in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 31. MLDE provides the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense force an opportunity to engage in joint operations to include enhanced maritime communication operations, air warfare operations and cross-deck flight operations to strengthen maritime integrated-at-sea operations and combat readiness. (U.S. Navy photo)

From Skies to Seas: Airman Assists Humanitarian Aid Aboard the USNS Mercy
December 29, 2023 — It is a rare opportunity for any U.S. Air Force Airmen to board a ship and work alongside the U.S. Navy and other nations in a joint environment. So, when U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sammi-Joy Severino learned of an open spot on the hospital ship United States Naval Ship Mercy to provide life-saving, humanitarian aid, she was eager to secure it... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sammi-Joy Severino poses for a photo.

Combined US, coalition force increase combat effectiveness during Indo-Pacific Virtual Flag exercise
December 11, 2023 — For the first time in the fourteen-year history of the Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, integrated forces from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada fought against a peer adversary in a virtual Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. To increase combat effectiveness, the combined force engaged jointly across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. ... MORE

a large group of uniformed U.S., U.K. and Australian military members stand in front of brick building with lettering “942 Distributed Mission Operations Center”

Yokota Airmen soar through BM 24-1
November 7, 2023 — Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 concluded recently at Yokota Air Base, Japan, reaffirming the role Yokota Airmen play in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region... MORE

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron passes over a drop zone near Mt. Fuji following simulated supply crate launches during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2023. The 36th AS routinely trains to ensure aircrew and airfield operations teams can perform in contingent environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

US, Japan Guard and Protect 2023
November 6, 2023 — Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron trained with their security counterparts in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1, a two-week-long base readiness exercise meant to hone critical skills during realistic scenarios... MORE

Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment during BM 24-1
October 24, 2023 — Military members assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing embarked on a simulated deployment Oct. 19 during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan... MORE

USAF, ROKAF join forces for Herk Guardians 23
October 20, 2023 — United States Air Force representatives from Yokota Air Base, Japan, met Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, for a week of tactical airlift training and cultural exchange as part of Herk Guardians 23, Oct. 9–13... MORE

Eagles swap to maintain dynamic fighter presence at Kadena
October 5, 2023 — F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States... MORE

Crew chief completes a post flight check of an F-15C Eagle.

U.S. facilitates Philippine Air Force AOC, ISR training
September 26, 2023 — At the request of the government of the Philippines, the 505th Training Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida, sent a team of U.S. Air Force Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit instructors to Villamor Air Base, Philippines, from Aug. 10-19... MORE

photo of a large group of U.S. Air Force military members and Philippine Air Force members standing in front of a building

Yokota Airmen support Pacific Airlift Rally 23
August 24, 2023 — Yokota Airmen have returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia Air Forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18... MORE

Connected Battlespace modernizes the fight in the Indo-Pacific
July 25, 2023 — History is being made during exercise Northern Edge 23-2 as the Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, working with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center, sent their modified KC-135 Stratotanker to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for use in the Western Pacific... MORE

U.S. service members check satellite connections.