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Antarctica

Passengers disembark a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Sept. 14, 2020. The C-17 aircrew completed Winter Fly-In missions from New Zealand to Antarctica, carrying 151 passengers and more than 165,000 pounds of cargo to and from the remote station.

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F-35A joins RED FLAG-Alaska, soars to new heights

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, soars overhead during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 20-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2020. All RF-A exercises take place in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex over Alaska as well as a portion of Western Canadian airspace.

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Borwn Succeeds Goldfein as Air Force Chief of Staff

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks at a cermony in which Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr. Succeeds Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein as the Air Force chief of staff at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Aug. 6, 2020.

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Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at Kunsan

A hardened aircraft shelter opens its doors to reveal the Third Generation Hardened Aircraft Shelter Phase 1-3 Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 31, 2020. The HAS's have new fire prevention systems and ventilation and engine exhaust systems for maintenance safety.

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Air Force Repair Enhancement Program: Eielson’s Jack-of-all-Trades

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colin Meyers, a 354th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) technician, surveys a circuit card at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 21, 2020. The AFREP team attempts to fix parts that are unable to be repaired by other maintainers before they are discarded.

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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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35 CES teams up with JASDF counterparts to replace power lines at Draughon Range

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Jordan, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, hands Tomoaki Miura, a 35th CES electrical technician, a high voltage porcelain insulator at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Typically, high voltage line replacement is a contracted project; however, the 35th CES electrical shop seized the opportunity for their Airmen to receive on the job training while working side by side with their JASDF counterparts. Not only did U.S. and JASDF Airmen benefit from completing the project as a team but it also saved the Air Force 90,000 dollars.

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35th Fighter Wing Guidon Passed to New Commander

U.S. Air Force members of the base honor guard post the colors during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Col. Kristopher W. Struve, relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing to Col. Jesse J. Friedel during the official ceremony.

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SecAF Beholds Alaska Airpower during Visit, Emphasizes Arctic’s Importance to National Security

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Col. Richard Adams, 168th Wing commander, and U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, talk about the capabilities of the KC-135R Stratotanker July 7, 2020, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The KC-135R provides inflight refueling to a variety of aircraft supporting the U.S. Air Force ability to respond rapidly to any location in the world.

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Misawa, Kadena Airmen further Agile Combat Employment Capabilities with FARP Training

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight.

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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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Eielson Airmen Build First Bombs for PACAF F-35s

U.S Air Force Airmen assigned the 354th Maintenance Squadron munitions flight assemble the first for the F-35A Lightning II at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2020. A bomb build is the intricate process conducted to ensure a bomb body is usable for operators.

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Misawa Airmen Enhance ACE Capabilities, Learn New Skills and Repair Runway

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neallani Ramez, 35th Medical Operations Squadron allergy and immunization clinic NCO in charge, operates a concrete saw during a Multi-Capable Airmen event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2020. MCA events train Airmen to support the Agile Combat Employment concept. ACE promotes cohesiveness and teamwork across the 35th Fighter Wing with the added value of learning different skillsets outside of Airmen’s primary duties.

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Misawa Community Parade: Standing Stronger Together

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, waves to members of Team Misawa during a community parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2020. The parade served as a way to enhance community resiliency in the face of COVID-19, highlight first responders and celebrate Edgren High School seniors.

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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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Misawa and Yokota Collaborate Despite COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Airmen from 36th Airlift Squadron and the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to off-load over 9,000 pounds of mail from a C-130J Super Hercules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2020. Since COVID-19, regularly scheduled training missions have decreased. The airland training allowed new loadmasters to progress with their on-the-job upgrade training. Routinely the 36th AS missions involve cargo being air dropped. Airdrop and airland have some similar elements as far as loading goes on the ground but the offloading portion is what differs.

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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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35th LRS and 35th FSS Join Forces to Keep Post Office Ops Moving

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Leon, a 35th Force Support Squadron postal clerk, moves mail to the front of the truck to be unloaded at Aomori Airport, Aomori, Japan, May 20, 2020. Due to COVID-19, postal operations gradually slowed down because of decreased stateside flights and Misawa airport suspending flights, leading all mail movement to Aomori airport instead. However, the 35th Logistics and Readiness Squadron ground transportation trucks stepped in and carried large amounts of mail in a single trip.

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Range Squadron to Manage 77,000 Square Miles of Airspace

U.S. Air Force Col. David Skalicky, the 354th Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Russell Reese, the 354th Range Squadron (RANS) commander, view a clamshell radar in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. The 354th RANS is dedicated to modernizing the JPARC infrastructure and to provide necessary training aids to hone warfighter skills.

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