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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

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25th FS warthogs fly on Guam

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron (FS), Osan Air Base, South Korea, taxies down the runway after a routine flying mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 17, 2020. The 25th FS deployed to Andersen to conduct routine flight training, wingman tactics familiarization and air refueling.

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Cadet Soars to New Heights with Pilot for a Day

C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Kailea Deleon, Civil Air Patrol Squadron superintendent, navigates a C-130 over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the Pilot for a Day program Aug. 7, 2020. As Pilot for a Day, Deleon experienced life as a 36th AS pilot from mission briefings, aircrew flight equipment familiarization and a flight in a C-130.

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374th SFS strengthens bilateral ties with Koku-Jieitai

Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) members react to simulated intruders by using combative techniques learned during a bilateral aircraft security training event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 7, 2020. The 374th Security Forces Squadron performed a flightline intrusion scenario to test the comprehension and ability of Koku-Jieitai members to react quickly under pressure.

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Virtual First Term Airmen Course

The newest First Term Airmen Course students listen to a virtual brief given by the 18th Wing Base Historian William McEvoy, Aug. 5, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Incoming Airmen are required to attend the First Term Airmen Course at their first assignment location.

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36th Contingency Response Group Hosts Exercise MACHETE GREEN

Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operators assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 and Airmen assigned to the 36th Contingency Response Group load into a MH-60S Knighthawk during Exercise MACHETE GREEN at North West Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 29, 2020. Exercise MACHETE GREEN was a joint effort between the Navy and the Air Force to enter into a simulated hostile environment and open an active airfield under a short-notice time frame, which includes securing defensive fighting positions, surveying the airfield to ensure operational capabilities, staging essential supplies for lasting success, and withdrawing after mission completion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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BPHH supports first Indo-Pacific aeromedical evacuation mission for COVID-19

A 60th Air Mobility Wing C-17 from Travis Air Force Base, California, support a Transport Isolation System operation at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 17, 2020. A team of Airmen from several commands rapidly executed a Transport Isolation System in support of a COVID-19 bio-containment aeromedical evacuation mission. This is the first time the TIS was utilized in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing in-flight medical care for patients afflicted by a disease.

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Green light, Go: JGSDF conduct jump training from Yokota C-130's

Japan Ground Self Defense Force paratroopers board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2020. Over the course of two days, Japan Ground Self Defense Force paratroopers and Yokota service members completed a bilateral jump training mission, enhancing U.S. and Japanese interoperability.

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Pacific Air Forces welcomes new commander

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach salutes Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein as he assumes command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. CQ Brown Jr. during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 8, 2020. As the 36th COMPACAF, Wilsbach now oversees approximately 46,000 Airmen, serving principally in Japan, South Korea, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam.

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734 AMS keeps C-17s ready after Joint Forcible Entry Operation Exercise

A C-17 Globemaster assigned to the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, prepares to receive a post flight evaluation from Airmen assigned to the 734 Air Mobility Squadron after a Joint Forcible Entry Operation (JFEO) jump at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 30. Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, dropped during the JFEO into Andersen. The paratroopers are part of the Army’s only Pacific airborne brigade with the ability to rapidly deploy worldwide. They are trained to conduct military operations in austere conditions and stay protected in the COVID environment.

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Misawa Chapel Team wins best in Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, presents a certificate of recognition honoring the Misawa Chapel Team for winning the Terence P. Finnegan Award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Named after Maj. Gen. Terence P. Finnegan, the award recognizes the Air Force Outstanding Medium Chapel Team of the Year.

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Misawa Air Base Demonstrates Its Combat Readiness in First Joint, Bilateral Elephant Walk

U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing and JASDF Misawa Air Base commander, shake hands in front of aircraft participating in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk.

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B-52s demonstrate bilateral, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares for take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a Bomber Task Force mission June 16, 2020. This Bomber Task Force brought B-52H Stratofortress bombers and 2nd Bomb Wing Airmen to the Indo-Pacific theater to test their ability to integrate and operate from a forward location.

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Gas and Go: Eielson Airmen Perform First Hot Pit Refueling for F-35A

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Montoya, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 dedicated crew chief, carries a fuel hose at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 2, 2020. This is the first time the F-35A Lightning II has been hot pit refueled at Eielson Air Force Base.

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Eielson Ops Flight Superintendent Wins Force Support Squadron SNCO of the Year

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Stephanie Beil, the 354th Force Support Squadron operations flight superintendent, folds a flag at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 1, 2020. Beil recently won Pacific Air Forcess Force Support Squadron Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at the installation level.

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Global Hawks Return to Yokota to Provide Continuous Support to Joint Partners, Allies

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 319th Operations Group, Detachment 1, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May, 30, 2020, for a rotational deployment. The movement maintains operations for Global Hawks during months of inclement weather endured at Andersen AFB, as typhoons and other scenarios have the potential to hinder readiness.

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Team Hickam supports NASA’s Human Space Flight Program

U.S. Air Force Pararescue Airmen prepare for NASA’s SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 26, 2020. In preparation for the historic launch of a manned crew into space, several units from Team Hickam assisted the deployment of U.S. Air Force Guardian Angel Pararescue forces from the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada as part of Task Force 45, facilitated by 45th Operations Group, Detachment 3, Human Space Flight Support located at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.

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Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and 21st Special Operations Squadron participate in the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Samurai Surge event also served as a training opportunity for aircrews to fine tune their skillsets and better prepare themselves to respond to humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

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Airmen Learn Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Students in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class run to secure a location during the “care under fire” portion of their training, May 13, 2020 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. TCCC puts students in a simulated combat zone, where they will learn to operate under pressure using the techniques they learned in the classroom.

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New PACAF F-16 Demo Pilot Certification Flight

U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team crew chiefs stand at attention while Maj. Josiah Gaffney, the PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot, exits the aircraft following his certification flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2020. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team provides spectators a front row seat to the raw power and maneuverability of the F-16. One of the team's most important priorities when attending air shows is to engage with guests on a personal level. The team members dedicate several hours answering people's questions, signing autographs and taking pictures.

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