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U.S. Air Force brings premier combat jet to Exercise Pitch Black 24
July 18, 2024 — With the soft light of dawn illuminating the vast Northern Territory of Australia, the gentle rustle of eucalyptus leaves in the warm breeze, and the distant calls of kookaburras breaking the calm silence, another morning at Exercise Pitch Black 24 begins... 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 Airmen participate in multilateral logistics, safety symposium in New Zealand
May 22, 2024 — Ally and partner nations gathered in New Zealand for the annual Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces C-130 and Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium, or LASS... MORE

Group photo of personnel from multiple militaries attending a conference in New Zealand.

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

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U.S., Philippine Air Forces to train together during Pacific Airlift Rally
August 8, 2023 — U.S. Pacific Air Forces alongside the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Philippine Disaster Management personnel will participate in Pacific Airlift Rally, a biennial, multinational, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at Clark Air Base, Aug. 14-18, 2023... MORE

Pacific Air Force, Sri Lanka host Pacific Airlift Rally

High-end over the Top End: Talisman Sabre 23
August 1, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force executed numerous high-end, multi-domain flying missions from bare bases across the Northern Territory and Western Australia during Talisman Sabre 2023... MORE

PACAF Completes ACE Innovation Competition
September 15, 2022 — HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – In an effort to continue to strengthen rapid deployment capabilities, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) recently held an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) innovation... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Operations Group, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron watch as a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker is hot pit refueled for the first time in the Pacific at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2022. Members of the 18th LRS fuels operate an R-11 refueling truck while 718th AMU members safely refuel aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

Pitch Black 2022 Concludes International Interoperability Exercise
September 13, 2022 — DARWIN, Australia – Approximately 110 U.S. Airmen from Pacific Air Forces participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2022, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Chief of Air Force’s biennial capstone... MORE

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles are parked during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Pitch Black began in 1981 and was initially limited to Australian participation until 1983, the U.S. being the first international participant. With the goal of enhancing combat readiness and interoperability between the partner nations, many participants have joined Pitch Black since then, this year being the first year the Republic of Korea Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and German Air Force fully participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

Korean War Veteran, former CINCPACAF shares his experiences to empower Airmen
July 7, 2022 — The 75th Anniversary of the United States Air Force is an occasion for reflection. One Airman who played a critical role in the Air Force’s rich history is Lt. Gen. (ret.) James D. Hughes, a former Commander-in-Chief of Pacific Air Forces (CINCPACAF) from June 1978 to June 1981. Born in Balmville, New York on July 7, 1922, Hughes celebrates his centennial birthday today. ... MORE

U.S., China Conclude Bilateral Maritime Talks
November 25, 2015 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Military representatives from the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China met at Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Nov. 21-24 for bilateral talks concerning... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Nov. 25, 2015) - U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Delamater, Chief of Pacific Air Forces Advanced and Warfighter Integration Division, and Senior Captain Liang Yang, Deputy Director Operations Department, Navy Headquarters, Peoples Liberation Army, sign the meeting minutes for the bi-annual Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA) talks, held Nov. 21-24, at Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces. The bilateral MMCA talks are a long-standing mechanism designed to provide open and transparent communication to address concerns and develop common understandings between U.S. and PRC air and naval forces in order to avoid unsafe incidents and minimize risk. (Photo by U.S. Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs)