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Large Force Exercise Underway in Japan

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (June 30, 2015) - A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis after landing during a large force exercise. The fighter jets were in charge of gaining air superiority while protecting ground troops and rescue helicopters during the exercise.

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Northern Edge 2015: Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 25, 2015) - Maintenance crew members prepare a U.S. Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft for takeoff during Exercise Northern Edge. Thousands of service members from all the branch services including active duty, Reserve and National Guard units participated.

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Kunsan surge operations generate 350 sorties

150618-F-ZP572-052 KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (June 18, 2015) F-16 Fighting Falcons line up on the runway before taking off during Surge Week at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2015. Surge Week tested the skills and wartime capabilities of Wolf Pack operators, maintainers and supporting agencies over a four-day window to simulate pilots' wartime flying rates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Divine Cox/Released)

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Bulldogs bring intimidation to the joint fight

In this photo, a F-22 Raptor from the 525 Fighter Squadron returns from a mission during Exercise Northern Edge 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 18, 2015. Northern Edge 15 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all services; active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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Northern Edge 2015 kicks off

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 16, 2015) - A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet from the VX-9 Vampires, China Lake, California takes off during Exercise Northern Edge from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services; from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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U.S., ROK come together for PACUNITY

In this photo, civil engineer Airmen from U.S. and Republic of Korea assemble in formation before being dispatched to repair a runway for exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, 2015, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. PACUNITY had the goal of developing U.S. Air Force and ROK engineer interoperability for rapid responses to contingency and disaster response events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro/Released)

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Electronic Warfare Tchnicians Send the Right Signals

150526-F-VD309-056 EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (June 18, 2015) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elizabeth Looper and Airman 1st Class Corey Sanders, 354th Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare technicians, replace safety wire on an electronic attack pod May 26, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. After each pod is thoroughly inspected and cleaned, Airmen from the avionics back shop ensure it is reassembled and quality checked. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Nicole Taylor/Released)

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U.S., Nepalese Troops rush to rescue casualties of second Nepal quake

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 12, 2015) - U.S. service members from Joint Task Force 505 and Nepalese soldiers unload an injured child to a medical triage area at Tribhuvan International Airport after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Joint Task Force 505 along with other multinational forces and humanitarian relief organizations are currently in the Nepal providing aid after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country, April 25. At Nepal's request the U.S. government ordered JTF 505 to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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US Marines airlift relief supplies to Nepalese military

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 7, 2015) - U.S. Airmen and Nepalese service members dismount a pallet of humanitarian aid after an aircraft offload during Joint Task Force 505 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief at Tribhuvan International Airport. The Nepalese government requested the U.S. government's assistance after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country April 25. U.S Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force came together with other services to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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Balikatan 2015

In this photo file, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit discuss pre-flight information while Philippine Air Force (PAF) air battle managers board a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) during exercise Balikatan 2015 on Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 23. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began, April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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U.S. Marines, airmen and Republic of Korea troops train for contamination

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 19, 20150) - Republic of Korea (ROK) airmen perform a decontamination operation. ROK airmen participated in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN. The week-long bilateral training event enabled U.S. Marines and airmen, and ROK airmen to learn different tactics, techniques and procedures.

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Staff Sgt. Justin Rhodes shows off new technology

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Rhodes (right), 18th Dental Squadron dental lab craftsman, shows Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Emi Takahashi, left, SDF Naha Hospital dental lab technician, how an acrylic tooth should fit in the mouth of a patient during an NCO exchange on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2015. Rhodes showed Takahashi new technology that her lab doesn’t have and gave her ideas on how to make her shop more effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)

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Wolf Pack Airmen take part in Armistice anniversary ceremony

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (July 22, 2014) - Col. Dennis Curran, 8th Mission Support Group commander, bows alongside Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) representatives for a moment of silence during a Korean Armistice Agreement anniversary ceremony at Imsil National Cemetery. The MPVA invited the 8th Fighter Wing to participate in the event as representatives of the U.S. military.

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Trusted Capital Marketplace Reduces Vulnerability to Adversarial Capital

From the factory floor … Lockheed Martin employees work on the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter production line in Fort Worth, Texas. Defense Contract Management Agency LM Fort Worth Keystones support the vital Department of Defense mission of administering Joint Strike Fighter contracts.

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Betty Blake

Betty "Tack" Blake, 91, holds a model of a P-51 Mustang, her favorite aircraft to fly, in front of her home in Scottsdale, Ariz. Blake joined the first class of WAFs (later named Women Airforce Service Pilots). During World War II, she was assigned as a transport pilot, ferrying 36 different types of aircraft across America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Betty Blake

Betty Blake received her flying wings from Women Airforce Service Pilots co-originator Jacqueline Cochran, a pioneer of American aviation, on April 24, 1943, during the graduation ceremony of the first 23 W.A.S.P pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Betty Blake

Betty Blake, 20 years old, stands in front of her family's home in Honolulu, Hawaii. Blake worked at the captain of the Navy yard's office and also flew tourists around the Hawaiian Islands as a commercial pilot before the attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Betty Blake

Betty Blake posed in her Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron uniform in 1943. (Courtesy photo)

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Betty Blake

Betty Blake, 90, wears her Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron uniform. (Courtesy photo)

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In the dawnÕs early light

In this file photo, a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing sits on the flightline on the morning of May 20th, 2010. The 177th Fighter Wing is part of the New Jersey Air National Guard, and is stationed at Atlantic City IAP, in Pomona, NJ.

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