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USAF, JSDF work together

U.S. Air Force NCOs from Kadena Air Base traveled to Gifu AB, Japan, to participate in 10 days of activities with the Japan Air Self Defense Force member during a bilateral exchange held May 17-26, 2016. The 10 day schedule was packed full of activities that proved just how important the culture of trust and respect between the USAF and JASDF is, as well as the warfighting integration and being ready to facilitate deterrence and assist each other in the area of responsibility as needed.

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Draggins prepare for takeoff

Senior Airman Paul Willett, 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans the inside of the canopy on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2016. Willett cleaned the canopy so nothing obstructs the vision of the pilot in the cockpit before training sorties are flown.

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Red Flag-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, taxi down the runway at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during their participation in Red Flag-Alaska 16-2, June 7, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska 16-2 provides squadrons the opportunity to train with joint and international units, increasing their combat skills by participating in simulated combat situations in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released)

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Live fire training partners Airmen with local firefighters

Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight pose with members of the Songtan fire department at the Kyonggi-do Fire Academy, Republic of Korea, May 18, 2016. The firefighters prepared for a live fire training exercise at the fire academy.

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U.S. Air Force, Indian Air Force Join Forces during RED FLAG-Alaska

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (May 10, 2016 ) - U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant James Anderson, 354th Maintenance Squadron, provides insight into sheet metal operations to Airman with the Indian Air Force during Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises.

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Buddy Wing 16-4 displays interoperability

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (May 11, 2016) - Major Baiyln Beck, 8th Fighter Wing Director of Staff, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base for Exercise Buddy Wing 16-4. Buddy Wing exercises are conducted at various Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and U.S. Air Force bases multiple times throughout the year in order to practice interoperability between the U.S. and the ROKAF.

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Army, Air Force exchange decontamination training

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion practice personnel decontamination procedures during a joint Exercise May 12, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the training, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Readiness and Emergency Management Flight instructed the personnel decontamination, while Soldiers from the 1-1 ADA explained vehicle decontamination. The exercise gave participating Soldiers and Airmen alike a chance to work together to bolster interoperability for the continued support and defense of Okinawa and the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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U.S. Air Force Defenders and ROK Soldiers Train Against Opposing Forces

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (May 11, 2016) - South Korean army special operations forces members and 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders work together during a Beverly Herd 16-01 training scenario at Osan Air Base. The weeklong exercise prepares the 51st Fighter Wing with scenarios like chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear response, active shooter and opposing forces.

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Fueling the fight

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (May 10, 2016) - A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base receives fuel during a RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 exercise. The KC-135 Stratotanker, part of the Tanker Task Force, provides mid-air refueling to sustain fighter aircraft during a RED FLAG-Alaska exercise.

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5th RS celebrates 40 years of heritage, U-2 operations

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (May 6, 2016) - Team Osan families and Airmen gaze upon a U-2 Dragon Lady static display during the 40th Anniversary U-2 Ceremony. Members from the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron organized the ceremony to honor their unit heritage as well as give thanks to Team Osan for their support.

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Exercise trains for real-world active shooter situations

U.S. Air Force emergency responders treat a simulated casualty during an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The scenario acted as a training tool for participants, giving them insight into a potential real-world active shooter situation in the future.

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F-15s assist in unique combined exercise

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (May 2, 2016) - A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle tactical fighter jet assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from Eielson Air Force Base during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A). The F-15s are deployed to Eielson for RF-A, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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PACAF Airmen complete final Air Contingent mission

Two U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft and two HH-60G Pave Hawks arrive at Clark Air Base, Philippines after conducting and supporting the final U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent air and maritime domain awareness mission April 28, 2016. The A-10s flew in international waters west of the Philippines, providing greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. While the A-10s are flying, the HH-60s are aloft off the Philippine coast, ensuring they are available to provide personnel recovery support in the event one of the A-10s experienced a problem.

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Misawa Airmen rally for simulated disaster

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (April 27, 2016) - Airmen from the 35th Medical Group (MDG) tend to two personnel simulating injuries during an emergency management exercise. Aftershocks following a simulated 8.2 magnitude earthquake forced the 35 MDG to hold injured personnel in their expansion bay to be air-evacuated to another base for care.

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Kunsan wraps up Max Thunder 16

Republic of Korea air force F-15Ks from the 11th Fighter Wing, Daegu Air Base, ROK, prepare for flight as a KF-16 from the 20th Fighter Wing, Seosan Air Base, ROK takes off on the runway during Max Thunder 16 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2016. Exercise Max Thunder is part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces.

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Dolan pilots UH-1N, gains perspective

Capt. Brandon Jones, 459th Airlift Squadron chief of standards and evaluation, right, and Tech. Sgt. David Jacobs, 459 AS special missions aviator, explain the basic mechanics of a UH-1N Iroquois to Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2016. Jones and Jacobs assisted Dolan with piloting a UH-1N as part of a key staff pilot course, a tradition conducted to help leadership better understand the capabilities within their command.

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FOD-free for RED FLAG-Alaska

Airmen from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, conduct a wing-wide foreign-object debris (FOD) walk, April 11, 2016, to remove materials from the runway that could damage an aircraft during a takeoff or landing. Approximately 800 Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing and tenant units covered five and a half miles of Eielson’s taxiways and runways in preparation for RED-FLAG-Alaska.

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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Scott Brooks, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot, helps Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. Rald Pinca, 220th Airlift Wing pilot, try on a flight helmet during a Exercise Balikatan training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines, April 7, 2016. Pilots and loadmasters from Yokota Air Base’s 36th AS shared their experiences of using night vision goggles and night flying during an all day training session.

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Airmen, Marines in Okinawa perform joint inspection

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Matthew Langlois, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division mobility officer, discusses cargo specifications with members of a joint inspection team April 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Although Marine and Air Force load rules and regulations differ, this team was able to work together and carry out the inspection. Prior to going on Air Force aircraft, the inspection needs to take place to ensure the cargo is at Air Force standards.

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Philippines, U.S. begin Balikatan 2016 at Opening Ceremony

Philip S. Goldberg, U.S. Ambassdor to the Philippines gives opening remarks at the opening ceremony of Balikatan 2016, aboard Camp Aguinaldo, April 4, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. This year marks the 32nd iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik Estrada)

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