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Defense information sites gather for annual FCO conference, discuss network, information capabilities
July 22, 2024 — The 374th Communications Squadron hosted its annual Facility Control Office Conference on July 12 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to discuss updates to the Department of Defense Information Network... MORE

USAF Joins 19 Nations for Australian Led Pitch Black Exercise
July 3, 2024 — The United States will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024 largely based at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin and Base Tindal, Australia, July 12 – Aug. 2, 2024... MORE

U.S. AND JAPANESE GENERALS VISIT PALAU, HIGHLIGHTING CRUCIAL ALLYSHIP AND REGIONAL SECURITY
June 14, 2024 — In a significant demonstration of enduring allyship and commitment to regional security, Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai), and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Deputy Commander of Pacific Air Forces and Deputy Theater Air Component Commander to the Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited U.S. Airmen and Marines operating in Palau on June 14, 2024... MORE

Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, Koku-Jieitai Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Chief of Staff and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, the Deputy Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and the Deputy Theater Air Component Commander to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visit Palau National Airport, Airai, Palau, June 14, 2024. The United States and Japan alliance remains postured and ready to ensure the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nello Miele)

U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander highlights key alliance at Australian Space Summit
May 30, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, participated in the Australian Space Summit at the International Convention Center in Sydney, Australia, May 27-28. The Australian Space Summit aimed to provide presentation to critical funding issues and unveil fresh opportunities for international collaboration with the goal of growing Australia’s space sector... MORE

Photo of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir speaking at a Space Summit

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.

Combat Generation Exercise reinforces trilateral partnerships among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies
May 20, 2024 — The 35th Fighter Wing conducted the first ever trilateral Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) with munitions specialists from Pacific Air Forces, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) May 6-9, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members construct munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024.

Osan A-10s ‘hog’ the skies in KFT 24
May 3, 2024 — Personnel and aircraft assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participated in the Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 11-26, 2024... MORE

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, taxis during the Korea Flying Training 2024 event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2024. KFT 24 focused on the tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and reinforced the 51st Fighter Wing’s capabilities to operate from locations with varying levels of resources and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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., Philippine Air Force to conduct exercise Cope Thunder for enhanced bilateral cooperation
April 1, 2024 — Cope Thunder - Philippines 24-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin on April 8 with primary flight operations over the newly renovated runway at Basa Air Base, Philippines, and run through April 19... MORE

Department of Defense participating in Singapore Airshow 2024
February 20, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Defense will participate in the Singapore Airshow 2024 with aerial demonstrations and static displays at Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 20-25... MORE

Kadena keeps Marines flying
January 17, 2024 — A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pulls away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base after refueling over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024... MORE

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pulls away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base after refueling over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)

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

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

Collaboration at Indo-Pacific military health exchange enhances interoperability
October 10, 2023 — More than 500 health professionals from 24 nations, including the U.S., converged at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, September 26 to September 29, to share experiences and increase interoperability among military health teams... MORE

Image of service members listening to a presentation.

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

U.S., international aircraft return to Alaska for Red Flag 23-3
August 7, 2023 — Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 begins Aug. 10 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex through Aug. 25. Red Flag-Alaska provides realistic aircraft flight training in a simulated combat environment... MORE