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USAF and USMC Work With Allies and Partners to Enhance Capabilities for CN25
February 10, 2025 — Aircraft from the United States Air Force along with our Allies and Partners line the runway at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for Cope North 25. CN25 aims to enhance the capabilities of partner air forces through training, exercises, and knowledge sharing... MORE

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Takeshi Okubo, flight group commander, 3rd Air Wing, poses for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Cope North 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

51st Fighter Wing completes readiness exercise, ACE dispersal despite heavy snowfall
February 3, 2025 — Despite historical snowfall during Korea’s Lunar New Year holiday, the 51st Fighter Wing completed its first wing readiness exercise of 2025, Beverly Herd 25-2, generating combat airpower from both Osan and Kunsan Air Bases, Jan. 26 – 31... MORE

Four U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi down on flight line during Beverly Herd 25-2, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2025. The 51st Fighter Wing regularly schedules readiness exercises, such as BH 25-2, to test and validate Osan's offensive and defensive capabilities during contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

Pacific Marines Plan for Future Engagements with RTMC
January 14, 2025 — U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) met to discuss future engagements between the two forces, Dec. 10 – 13, 2024. Senior leaders from MARFORPAC traveled over six thousand miles to participate in the multi-day event, known as the USMC-RTMC Future Engagement Planning (FEP) Conference, to further strengthen regional cooperation and collaboration with the RTMC... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark F. Schaefer, left, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Royal Thai Marine Corps Rear Adm. Nirat Tagoodruar, deputy commanding officer, pose for a photo following an in-brief during the USMC-RTMC Future Engagement Planning Conference in Sattahip, Thailand, Dec. 11, 2024. These discussions strengthen the enduring partnership between the two forces by fostering military-to-military collaboration, enhancing combined readiness, and supporting a shared commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Conor Ragland)

OCD 24 concludes 73 years of bringing aid to Pacific islands
December 26, 2024 — Operation Christmas Drop 2024 concluded Dec. 14, marking 73 years of delivering aid to some of the most isolated communities in the world. ... MORE

Airmen arrive at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to support Operation Christmas Drop 2024.

Multinational Aircrews Showcase Interoperability During OCD 24 Interfly
December 18, 2024 — Allied aircrews from five nations took to the skies together as U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force aircrews executed a multinational “interfly” mission to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam... MORE

A formation of C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules aircraft fly together near the coast of Guam, Dec. 14, 2024, to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024.

Santa’s Grey Sleigh Arrives Early in the Pacific as OCD 24 Kicks Off
December 11, 2024 — High above the Pacific, Santa’s grey sleighs roared to life Dec. 8 as C-130 Hercules aircrews from five allied nations began dropping humanitarian-like aid bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024... MORE

International guests and Operation Christmas Drop participants pose for a photo while attending the Operation Christmas Drop push ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

Bundles of Joy - Volunteers Unite for OCD 24's ‘Bundle Build’ event
December 10, 2024 — Service members and volunteers from different corners of the Pacific theater gathered in Hangar 5 to pack boxes with supplies, including canned goods, clothing, school items, toys and more Dec. 7... MORE

A volunteer decorates bundles designated for use during Operation Christmas Drop 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, December 7, 2024.

36th Fighter Squadron integrates with ROKAF F-35s
September 12, 2024 — U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participated in combined “Airborne Alert Interdiction” flying training with F-35As from the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 17th Fighter Wing, Aug. 26-29... MORE

A South Korean Air Force F-35A from the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 17th Fighter Wing takes off from Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 29, 2024. ROK F-35s integrated with U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 51st Fighter Wing to identify and destroy simulated enemy ground threats. (Republic of Korea Air Force courtesy photo)

Wolf Pack gathers for reflection and remembrance on 9/11
September 11, 2024 — For many, September 11 is a day of deep reflection for one of the most horrific acts of terrorism in American history. However, this day takes on an additional importance for those who have served in the military or as first responders. It was the day that America united with an enhanced patriotic spirit to selflessly defend the ideals that govern the foundation of the Constitution... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Kehl, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron fire officer, leads the 9/11 Remembrance stair climb at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2024.

Tarang Shakti: a bond that strengthens through purpose and passion
September 11, 2024 — An aircraft piloted by forest green suited aviators fueled its legacy of fierceness and fire - we call it the A-10 Thunderbolt II. They are recognized for their unique mission; providing close air support to those on the ground, which emboldens a shared iconic mindset for those a part of the 25th Fighter Squadron and 25th Fighter Generation Squadron... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing speaks with members of the Indian Air Force during Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Aug. 31, 2024. Opportunities to collaborate during events like TS24 build on existing capabilities, aircrew tactics, and force employment techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

PACAF joins Allies, partners in Indian Air Force led exercise to enhance diverse cooperation
September 5, 2024 — Pacific Air Force units arrived for Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II at Jodhpur Air Force Station, India, Aug. 30, 2024. The exercise, which was broken into two phases to allow for optimum participation from 10 nations and 18 observing nations, is the largest multinational exercise India has held... MORE

Servicemembers from multiple countries' Air Forces participating in Tarang Shakti 2024

Bilateral exercise Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed in Papua New Guinea
September 3, 2024 — Personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, French Navy and Papua New Guinea Defence Force marked the successful completion of five days of bilateral training and increased mutual cooperation during the Pacific Angel 24-1 closing ceremony at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 30, 2024... MORE

Papua New Guinea Defence Force Col. Craig Solomon (left), Air Wing commander, presents a gift to Royal Australian Air Force personnel at the closing ceremony for Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 30, 2024.

USAF, RAAF and PNGDF training efforts culminate with aeromedical evacuation FTX during Pac Angel 24-1
August 31, 2024 — U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel culminated three days of aeromedical evacuation training and subject matter expert exchanges with a field training exercise during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 28, 2024... MORE

Papua New Guinea Defence Force medical personnel transport a “patient” between aircraft during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 29, 2024.

Opening Ceremony kicks off Pacific Angel 24-3 in Vietnam
August 24, 2024 — The United States Armed Forces are working together conducting concurrent Engineering, Medical events and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges in Quang Ngai and Quang Nam provinces, Vietnam from Aug. 20 -31, 2024 as part of Pacific Angel 24-3... MORE

On the Prowl: Wolf Pack integrates into Ulchi Freedom Shield
August 21, 2024 — The 8th Fighter Wing recently began integrating into Ulchi Freedom Shield, an annual joint, combined, and interagency exercise Aug. 19... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, taxis back after landing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

USAF conducts interoperability training with European and Indo-Pacific nations during Exercise Pitch Black 24
July 28, 2024 — Interoperability is defined as the ability of military groups to operate in conjunction with each other. When it comes to putting together a 22 day exercise with 20 participating nations, over 140 aircraft, and upwards of 4000 personnel a lot of international teamwork comes into play... MORE

Photo of Aircraft from multiple nations flying together during Exercise Pitch Black 24

US, ROKAF conduct training to enhance tactical airlift capabilities
July 1, 2024 — A formation of five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force executed a mass airdrop resupply mission as part of a training to strengthen tactical airlift capabilities in the Korean Peninsula on June 25... MORE

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, delivers pallet drops over a designated landing zone near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024.

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)