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U.S. Fifth-Generation Fighters, Strategic Bombers Conduct Show of Force with Allies in Response to North Korea Missile Launch

In a demonstration of ironclad U.S. commitment to our allies, U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II fighters assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan are joined by Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighters during a 10-hour mission from Andersen Air Force Base, into Japanese airspace and over the Korean Peninsula, August 30th. This mission was conducted in direct response to North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missile launch, which flew directly over northern Japan on August 28 amid rising tension over North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile development programs.

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U.S. Fifth-Generation Fighters, Strategic Bombers Conduct Show of Force with Allies in Response to North Korea Missile Launch

In a demonstration of ironclad U.S. commitment to our allies, U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II fighters assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan are joined by Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighters during a 10-hour mission from Andersen Air Force Base, into Japanese airspace and over the Korean Peninsula, August 30th. This mission was conducted in direct response to North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missile launch, which flew directly over northern Japan on August 28 amid rising tension over North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile development programs.

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Tropic ACE observers collaborate on fueling the future

Members from the U.S. Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force, observe and discuss fueling operations during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 29, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency.

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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sets an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. Crew chiefs diagnose and repair, coordinate and supervise their assigned aircraft as they generate sorties and prepare for mission execution.

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DoD Report Details China’s Growing Military, Economic Power

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observes an attack exercise with People's Liberation Army Gen. Song Puxuan, commander, Northern Theater Command, at a PLA base in Shenyang, China, Aug. 16, 2017.

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CJCS signs Joint Staff Mechanism with PRC Counterpart

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs the Joint Staff Dialogue Mechanism with his Chinese counterpart Gen. Fang Fenghui following a roundtable discussion at the Ba Yi, Aug. 15, 2017.

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Learning more about the 35th FSS mission

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, the U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, center, meets with 35th Force Support Squadron leadership during his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2017. During his conversations with Airmen, he highlighted the critical contingency role Misawa AB has as a power projection hub for possible real-world incidents. He also inspired Airmen to hone skills and implement possible innovative ideas within their work center. Finally, he applauded the 35th Fighter Wing’s efforts on strengthening the positive relationships with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and local community.

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Through the fire and the flames

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters conduct live fire training annually with 18th CES firefighters to help maintain readiness for Team Kadena and Okinawa in case of emergencies.

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Rotating an AIM-120

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Russel Whitehall, left, a weapons team chief, and Senior Airman Lainer England, right, a weapons load crew member, both assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rotate an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while spectators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The two load crews are comprised of three members from either the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit or the 13th AMU. The competitions recognize superior performers and keeps weapons loaders’ skills sharp while boosting unit morale.

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Draughon range expands joint, bilateral training limits

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing.

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South Dakota Airmen arrive ready to 'Fight Tonight' from Guam

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prepares to take off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for a 10-hour mission, flying in the vicinity of Kyushu, Japan, the East China Sea, and the Korean peninsula, Aug. 8, 2017. During the mission, the B-1s were joined by Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15s as well as Republic of Korea Air Force F-15s, performing two sequential bilateral missions. These flights with Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) demonstrate solidarity between Japan, ROK and the U.S. to defend against provocative and destabilizing actions in the Pacific theater.

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Team Kadena fuels joint operations training for Army, Marines

U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jimmy Kafer, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, briefs participants during a battalion collective training exercise July 31, 2017, in Okinawa, Japan. The exercise included the USAABJ, stationed at Camp Zama, Japan, and the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) stationed at Torii Station, Japan, involving cargo sling loading and parachute jump training.

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U.S. Delivers Two C-208B Aircraft to Philippine Air Force

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Eduardo Año, Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alan Peter Cayetano at the turnover and blessing ceremony for two new Cessna 208B aircraft from the U.S. to the Philippine Air Force at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.

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U.S. Delivers Two C-208B Aircraft to Philippine Air Force

Chief of Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group Philippines Col. Ernest Lee, Deputy Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Lt. Gen. Bryan Fenton, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim, Secretary of National Defense Delfin N. Lorenzana, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Eduardo Año, Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force Lt. Gen. Edgar Fallorina, Wing Commander of the 420th Supply Wing Brig. Gen. Arthur B. Blanca, and Commander of 300th Air Intelligence and Security Group Col. Gleen Albert C. Laguardia, ceremonially transfer paperwork during the turnover and blessing ceremony of two Cessna 208B aircraft from the U.S. to the Philippine Air Force at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S Service members and local citizens participate in the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. Liberation Day is celebrated every year on July 21 to mark the day Guam was liberated by U.S. armed forces from Japanese occupation during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Task Force Talon, 94th Army and Missile Command, and local citizens participate in the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. Liberation Day is celebrated every year on July 21 to mark the day Guam was liberated by U.S armed forces from Japanese occupation in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S. Airmen from the 36th Wing march in the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. Liberation Day is celebrated to honor the U.S. armed forces who liberated the island from Japanese control in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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Joint Region Marianas celebrates the 73rd Guam Liberation Day

U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Emory S. Land greet bystanders during the 73rd Guam Liberation Day parade July 21, 2017, in Hagåtña, Guam. The parade commemorated 73 years since U.S. armed forces liberated the island from Japanese control during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)

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Anytime, anywhere: KC-10s display global reach in the Pacific

A KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, California, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond in Brisbane, Australia July 14, 2017. KC-10s from Travis AFB and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, supported Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 by executing Exercise Ultimate Reach, a strategic refueling and airdrop mission in which three KC-10s refueled five C-17 Globemaster IIIs carrying U.S. Army, Australian and Canadian paratroopers prior to an airdrop. TS17 is a biennial exercise in Australia that focuses on bilateral military training between U.S. Pacific Command forces and the Australian Defence Force to improve U.S.-Australia combat readiness, increase interoperability, maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime prepositioning and logistics operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sarah Johnson)

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Anytime, anywhere: KC-10s display global reach in the Pacific

A KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, California, refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet over the Pacific Ocean July 14, 2017. KC-10s from Travis AFB supported Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 by conducting various air refueling missions over Australia. TS17 is a biennial exercise in Australia that focuses on bilateral military training between U.S. Pacific Command forces and the Australian Defence Force to improve U.S.-Australia combat readiness, increase interoperability, maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime prepositioning and logistics operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sarah Johnson)

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