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181210-F-GA541-0028

Lt. Col. Barry A. King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, left, and 1st. Lt. Emery Gumapas, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, right, make adjustments aboard Santa 21 on its way to airdrop supplies to the island of Nama, Federated States of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 10, 2018. OCD is a trilateral training mission designed to give C-130 crews from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai), and Royal Australian Air Force a chance to airdrop supplies on un-surveyed drop zones throughout the Pacific.

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181210-F-GA541-0084

1st. Lt. Emery Gumapas, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, looks out of the window of a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2018 en route to the island of Nama, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Dec. 10, 2018. The flight, carrying Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Phil Davidson and local leaders from the FSM, gave the passengers a firsthand experience into how the aircrews that attend OCD execute the mission.

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181210-F-GA541-0115

Nicolas Ortiz, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, completes an in-flight check on the systems of Santa 21, a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules on its way to deliver critical supplies to the island of Nama, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 10, 2018. Every December crews from Yokota team up with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai), and Royal Australian Air Force to airdrop supplies to the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, FSM, and the Republic of Palau.

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181210-F-GA541-0156

Senior Airman Kylie Hanni, left, and Airman 1st Class Jaime Suarez, right, both 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, verify their drop zone over the island of Nama, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 10, 2018. The flight, carrying Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Phil Davidson and local leaders from the FSM, gave the passengers a firsthand experience into how the aircrews that attend OCD execute the mission. While aboard, Davidson stressed the importance of OCD, a trilateral operation between the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai), and the Royal Australian Air Force, plays in maintaining the mutual security in the Pacific island chain.

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181210-F-GA541-0240

Senior Airman Kylie Hanni, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits outside of a C-130J Super Hercules to greet Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Phil Davidson on the island of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 10, 2018. In its 67th year, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area.

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181210-F-GA541-0253

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Phil Davidson walks with local leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) prior to boarding a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2018 on the island of Chuuk, FSM, Dec. 10, 2018. The visit allowed Davidson the opportunity to not only take in the OCD mission firsthand, but also share that experience with the local community.

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181210-F-GA541-0543

Senior Airman Kylie Hanni, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, confirms the airdrop made hit its mark while flying over the island of Nama, Federated States of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 10, 2018. In its 67th year, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area.

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181209-F-GA541-0023

Airmen from 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron position themselves to load Coastal Humanitarian Air Drop (CHAD) bundles on to a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2018 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2018. The 374 LRS Combat Mobility Flight work throughout the year to pack the parachutes and build the CHADS in preparation for OCD, supplying the 150 bundles used on training airdrops throughout the event.

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181209-F-GA541-0036

Senior Airman Walter Frank, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs an equipment operator from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron into position during Operation Christmas Drop 2018 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2018. Prior to being loaded onto the planes, the 374th LRS Combat Mobility Flight packs the parachutes and builds the Coastal Humanitarian Air Drop bundles that will be used throughout OCD.

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374th AMXS, The Airmen Behind Operation Christmas Drop

Staff Sgt. Christopher Canto, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, inspects the propellers of a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2018 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2018. Prior to flying, all aircraft must undergo an inspection to ensure the C-130J is ready to fly.

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Koku Jieitai, Pacific Air Forces Strengthen U.S. - Japan Alliance

Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) Chief of Staff Gen. Yoshinari Marumo and Commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., salute the honor cordon at Headquarters PACAF on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 4, 2018. As part of his trip, Marumo met with PACAF leadership to discuss the PACAF strategy and future engagements. The U.S. and Japan routinely work together to promote security cooperation and support a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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Yokota Passenger Terminal; Gateway to the Far East

Airman 1st Class Alexander Blankenship, 730th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agent, guides passengers to the entrance of the Yokota Air Base, Japan, Passenger Terminal entrance, Nov. 28, 2018. After landing at Yokota, passengers will either go to a waiting area before boarding their next flight, or will got through customs to begin their stay in Japan.

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Royal Thai Air Force, Pacific Air Forces Build Upon Strong Partnership

Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai air force (RTAF) Chief Air Marshal Chaiyapruk Didyasarin, and U.S. Air Force Commander of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., listen as USAF and RTAF members introduce themselves before a briefing at Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 29, 2018. This trip was Chaiyapruk’s first official visit outside of Thailand since taking command. During the briefing, the two countries discussed their involvement in exercises such as Cobra Gold and Cope Tiger.

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Wild Weasels Engage in Yamada Sub Base Bilateral Exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Shimizu, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance technician, looks at a Japanese phrase book with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum’s, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force members from various career fields stayed with their JASDF counterparts to better integrate with each other. Participants obtained a deeper understanding of cultural differences among themselves and learned to perform tasks together, ensuring fluid mission execution in the future.

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PACAF hosts Indo-Pacific air attaché forum

General CQ Brown Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks to U.S. Air Force Indo-Pacific Air Attaché and SCO Forum attendees on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 25, 2018. The forum allows air attachés and Security Cooperation Officers to develop opportunities for PACAF to strengthen alliances and partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-52 conduct missions over the South China Sea, Indian Ocean

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for a routine training mission in the vicinity of the South China Sea and Indian Ocean (HST). This mission was conducted in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence operations, which have been ongoing since March 2004.

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35th FW hosts JASDF Bilateral Exchange Program, builds Indo-Pacific partnership

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel follow a technical order for cable alignment during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing hosts these events in order to facilitate growth among the U.S. and its allies, while bonding together in a professional environment.

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35th FW hosts JASDF Bilateral Exchange Program, builds Indo-Pacific partnership

Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel stand united for a group photo during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. The group split into pairs to learn the differences and similarities of each other’s careers over the course of 10 days.

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They’ll be coming down the building when they come

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Hayden, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, hangs upside down as part of rappelling training Sept. 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Safety when training is of utmost importance. Each participant was checked, re-checked and cleared by an instructor before rappelling down the building.

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Seven nations, joint partners address great power competition at summit

A panel of summit attendees from partner and ally nations answer questions during the Adaptive Basing and Agile Combat Employment Summit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 13, 2018. The four-day event was designed to bring together U.S. and regional partners to enhance operational concepts to ensure a competitive advantage against strategic competitors

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