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Cope Tiger enhances interoperability between three nations

A U.S. Air Force F-15 (front) taxis past a Republic of Singapore air force F-15 during exercise Cope Tiger 17 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 24, 2017. The annual multilateral exercise, which involves a combined total of 76 aircraft and 43 air defense assets, is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore air force, Royal Thai air force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations.

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Historic Pacific F-35 Symposium takes place in Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris, U.S. Pacific Command commander, gives his closing remarks during the Pacific F-35 Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 15, 2017. The symposium is a Pacific Air Forces-hosted event that brings together the four Pacific members of the F-35 program: Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea and the U.S. While attending the event, senior officers, warfighters and F-35 experts discussed a range of topics related to integrating the F-35 into multilateral air operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The U.S. currently flies the F-35B out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and is scheduled to field two additional squadrons at Eielson AFB, Alaska, starting in 2020. Australia and Japan are already flying their own F-35s and the ROK is projected to receive its first in 2018.

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Return From Cope North

Senior Airman Aubrey Rice, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron driver operator, gets into a P-19 firetruck on the flight line after returning from Exercise Cope North Guam, March 14, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The firetruck was used to provide flight line support during the exercise.

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Yokota welcomes PACAF's first C-130J Super Hercules

A C-130J Super Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron is drenched in water during a water salute upon arrival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2016. Much like its H-model older brother, the C-130J will be used to support critical peacekeeping and contingency operations in the Indo-Asia Pacific region, including cargo delivery, troop transport, airdrop and aeromedical missions.

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Trilateral training expands life-saving capabilities

Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen from the U.S., Japanese and Australian air forces transport a simulated patient to a U.S. Air Force C-12 Huron as part of annual exercise Cope North Feb. 21, 2017, at Tinian Air Field. Aeromedical evacuation training was conducted on the Huron to familiarize airmen with patient care on a new airframe. Cope North is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations between the partnered militaries, bringing together more than 2,700 U.S. Airmen, Sailors and Marines who are training alongside approximately 600 combined JASDF and RAAF participants.

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Kadena employs sustainable, decisive airpower in the Pacific

An Air Force F-15 Eagle and Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and interoperability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. to participate in India’s premier aerospace exhibition

In this file photo, a U.S. Air Force C-130 Super Hercules assigned to the 143rd Airlift Wing, Rhode Island Air National Guard, takes off during Aero India 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 15, 2017. Aero India is India's premier aerospace exhibition and airshow, held bi-annually, through which the U.S. is able to demonstrate its commitment to the security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, promote the standardization and interoperability of equipment, and display capabilities critical to the success of current and future military operations.

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New Jersey ANG deployment augments Osan capabilities

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron from the New Jersey Air National Guard taxi off of the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2017. Members of the 177th Fighter Wing deployed to Osan as part of a Theater Security Package to help bolster the strength of allied air forces on the Korea peninsula.

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New Jersey ANG deployment augments Osan capabilities

Airmen assigned to the 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from the New Jersey Air National Guard guide an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2017. The New Jersey Guardsmen are deployed to Osan at the request of Pacific Air Forces, which utilizes Air National Guard units to help bolster the capabilities of allied forces in Korea.

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Refueling 35th FW Falcons

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Jones, boom operator assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, refuels 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon’s over Northern Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. Boom operators refuel various types of aircraft in midair, extending the amount of time spent on training or combat missions.

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B-2 Spirits complete deployment,

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies overhead after returning from a local training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 12, 2017. The B-2's low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten heavily defended targets while avoiding adversary detection, tracking and engagement.

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67th AMU avionics Airmen keep F-15s ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jason Garciadealba and Adrian Garrucho, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technicians, check the avionics systems of an F-15 Eagle Jan. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Avionics technicians are responsible for keeping aircraft avionics systems properly operating.

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Shogun structural success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Dufrene, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, drills past the head of a rivet on a simulated aircraft structure Jan. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. One of the jobs of aircraft structural maintenance Airmen is replacing rivets on aircraft, making the aircraft structures mission capable.

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Kadena Air Base 18th Maintenance Group Hosts Annual Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for the annual weapons load competition Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition is held between the 67th and 44th Aircraft Maintenance Units to find out which Airmen make up the fastest weapons load crews on Kadena.

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U.S., Indian Air Forces solidify cooperation through steering group

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, commander 11th Air Force, seated with Indian Force Air Marshal Birender Dhanoa, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Dec. 13, 2016, issues his opening remarks, officially beining the first day of the Executive Steering Group. Senior military leaders from the Indian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force held an executive steering group meeting to discuss operational concepts and chart the way ahead for future training exchanges and exercises between both militaries.

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World War II veterans arrive for Pearl Harbor 75th commemoration events

Ray Chavez, a 104-year-old Navy veteran and the oldest surviving Pearl Harbor veteran, poses for a photo after being greeted by several military members and personnel at the Honolulu International Airport, Dec. 3, 2016. More than 100 World War II veterans, including Pearl Harbor survivors, arrived to Honolulu to participate in the remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served during Dec. 7, 1941, and throughout the Pacific Theater. Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, well as delivering security, influence, and responsiveness in the region.

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Keen Sword 17

An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. U.S. forces will conduct training with their Japan Self-Defense Force counterparts at military installations throughout mainland Japan, Okinawa and in the waters surrounding Japan.

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731st Special Handling has a “hand” in everything

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Allen, 731st Air Mobility Squadron special planning supervisor, and Airman 1st Class Kevin Johnston, 731st AMS special planning technician, toss a securing net over an ammunitions shipping build during routine shipping operations at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2016. The special handlers provide storage and shipping requirements for critical military items across the Korean Peninsula.

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Patrolling the Pacific

An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron parks in its spot Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from more than months of training in exercises around the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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PACAF hosts ROKAF Academy cadets to promote interoperability, partnership

Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Lt. Gen. Keon Wan Lee (left), ROKAF Academy superintendent, talks with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark C. Dillon, Pacific Air Forces vice commander, during the recent PACAF-hosted ROKAF Academy cadet visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2016. This marks the third visit by ROKAFA cadets who after commissioning, will likely work alongside U.S. forces on the Korean peninsula. The visit is an opportunity for PACAF to show the cadets how PACAF and U.S. Pacific Command operate and gain a better understanding of the region and the importance of regional security.

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