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RF-A team planning fortifies multinational tactics

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rex Bassett, left, the 51st Fighter Wing (FW) assistant director of operations, explains mission plans to Republic of Korea Air Force Capt. Lee Min Kyu, center, a 20th Tactical Fighter Wing pilot out of Seosan Air Base, Korea, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Forystek, right, a 35th FW pilot out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Along with U.S. Marines and Army units, Eielson is working with five other countries during the exercise.

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Weasel in a wolves' den

A 13th Fighter Squadron pilot waits on his wingman before taxiing for takeoff at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 13, 2017. While in Korea, pilots practiced basic fighter maneuvering in air-to-air combat. This mission-set is different from the suppression of enemy air defenses exercises performed while in Alaska because an aircraft is the target rather than a grounded target. The ability to move forces and operate from locations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater is a key strength for Team Misawa and Pacific Air Forces as a whole.

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CMSAF speaks with aerospace propulsion Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks with Airman 1st Class Jeremy Daniels, 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, during his Pacific Air Forces’ immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2017. Wright toured various work centers, focusing his visit on innovative Airmen who contribute to the overall growth of the Air Force. He also sat with Airmen and NCO’s to learn more about their concerns about the Air Force.

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Listening intently - Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Pilots listen to a mass briefing during the large force exercise Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 7, 2017. U.S. service members from all branches and several air forces from other countries including the Royal Thai, Republic of Korea, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Finland, Denmark and Israel's air forces. They worked together to improve their tactical fluidity as they work cohesively, executing the objective. Exercises of this nature are vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific theatre and signifies our continued commitment to the Pacific.

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Briefing the commander

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member from Yokota Air Base, Japan, briefs Lt. Col. Kevin Lord, the 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, as part of the mission planning cell at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2017. Over the course of a week the 35th OSS intelligence analysts dedicated over 50 hours familiarizing four Japan Air Self-Defense Forces counterparts on mission-set requirements for RED FLAG-Alaska, 17-2. This exercise is one of several that the U.S. and Japan participate in, ensuring the “fight tonight” mentality is strengthened.

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Misawa CES personnel badn together for airfield construction

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, discusses construction plans with site leads at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2017. The squadron reconstructed a large portion of the runway to further enhance mission quality.

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Together we stand

Members of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pause for a photo prior to launching from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to the Hofu Air Festival, May 21, 2017. Due to the runway being too short for the F-16 Fighting Falcon to take-off and land, the show was staged, meaning the jet launched from a different location than where the air show took place. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The team includes one pilot, two narrators, one safety observer, a superintendent and a maintenance team composed of three crew chiefs and four specialists, responsible for the aircraft's avionics and electrical systems and engines.

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Security training initiative offers coxswain qualifications to Airmen

Airman 1st Class Gianni Santa Cruz, 647 Air Base Group Security Forces defender, communicates with the United States Coast Guard during his patrol the waters near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Santa Cruz is one of four Airmen selected to train in a brand new Joint-Service integration program, which immerses Airmen and trains them for roles normally reserved for Naval personnel.

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Exercise MAX THUNDER 17

(April 27, 2017) - A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles from the 11th Fighter Squadron, Daegu Air Base, ROK, takes off during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 27, 2017. In Max Thunder, U.S. and ROK air forces consistently train together to be ready around-the-clock to defend the Republic of Korea. The interoperability and trust developed between the allies in training is critical to ensure U.S and ROK are prepared for any challenge.

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The climb to victory

Capt. Dakota Newton, a 14th Fighter Squadron standards and evaluations liaison officer, climbs a ladder to the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to the start of a bilateral exercise named Seikan War at Misawa Air Base, April 19, 2017. Exercises such as this enhance inoperability between the Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Forces and showcase the long standing military partnership and commitment between the two nations ensuring security and stability throughout the Indo Asia Pacific region.

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We go together: US/ROK combined exercise

U.S. and Republic of Korea Airmen watch an excavator during the U.S./ROK Combined Airfield Damage Repair Exercise at Daegu Air Base, April 18, 2017. For five days, U.S. and ROK Airmen repaired damaged runway sections while sharing techniques, strengthening bonds and forging friendships between the two allied countries.

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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

A makeshift rescue team of Okinawan veterinarians and personnel from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Force Support Squadron slowly carry an injured dwarf sperm whale to a crane April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The dwarf sperm whale is the smallest species of whale.

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EOD rockets to top

The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight pause for a group photo at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, April 3, 2017. The EOD flight received the Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. Stryzak Award. The annual award recognizes the EOD flight that distinguished itself as the year's top performer through sustained superior mission support and outstanding achievement.

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961st AACS provides command, control support

Aircrew from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron step onto an E-3 Sentry March 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Sentry has rotating radar with a range of more than 250 miles, providing early warning and detection for missions.

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Ready at a moment’s notice: 1-1 ADA conducts bilateral training

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members observe Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment load Patriot missile battery equipment onto a C-17 Globe Master III March 14, 2017, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Patriot missile system is a long-range air defense asset and can be broken down to be transported via plane anywhere in the world in a matter of hours.

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Raptors refuel above the Northern Territory

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in order to receive fuel in the skies above Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, March 2, 2017. Twelve F-22 Raptors and approximately 200 U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in the first Enhanced Air Cooperation, an initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the U.S. and Australia.

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Starting off right: 18th MTF teaches maintainers core tasks

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Hust, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit lead electrical and environmental specialist, demonstrates how to remove a panel from an F-15A Eagle Feb. 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hust helps instruct new electrical and environmental maintainers for the 18th Maintenance Training Flight’s new ENE core tasks course.

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US, RAAF fighters exercise for Enhanced Air Cooperative Initiative

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail taxies behind a RAAF 75 Squadron F/A-18A/B Hornet and U.S. Air Force 90th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, Feb. 24, 2017. Twelve F-22 Raptors and approximately 200 U.S. Air Force Airmen are in Australia as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation, an initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the U.S. and Australia.

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US, RAAF fighters exercise for Enhanced Air Cooperative Initiative

From left: Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant William Grady, 90th Fighter Squadron exchange pilot; Wing Commander Andrew Tatnell, RAAF Base Tindal Senior Australian Defence Force Officer; U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Skalicky, 90th FS commander; and Wing Commander Mick Grant, 75 Squadron commander pose for a photo in front of a RAAF 75 SQ F/A-18A/B Hornet and U.S. 90th FS F-22 Raptor at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, Feb. 24, 2017. Twelve F-22 Raptors and approximately 200 U.S. Air Force Airmen are in Australia as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation, an initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the U.S. and Australia.

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Trilateral training expands life-saving capabilities

Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen from the U.S., Japanese and Australian air forces transport a simulated patient to a U.S. Air Force C-12 Huron as part of annual exercise Cope North Feb. 21, 2017, at Tinian Air Field. Aeromedical evacuation training was conducted on the Huron to familiarize airmen with patient care on a new airframe. Cope North is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations between the partnered militaries, bringing together more than 2,700 U.S. Airmen, Sailors and Marines who are training alongside approximately 600 combined JASDF and RAAF participants.

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