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Yokota Hosts Bilateral Aviation Safety

Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Tokyo Metropolitan Police, and Japan Coast Guardsmen pose for a group photo during the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance conference, Apr. 7, 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. During the conference, the local aviators got an opportunity to tour Yokota facilities including the air traffic control tower.

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US, Australia strengthen alliance at Dover AFB

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to land at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 13, 2021. The U.S. and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests and cultural bonds. The U.S.-Australia alliance is an anchor for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world.

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DOD Officials Say Service Members, Families Pay Price of Continuing Resolutions

In this file photo, an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operation test at 11:49 p.m. PT Feb. 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. ICBMs provide the U.S. and its allies the necessary deterrent capability to maintain freedom to operate and navigate globally in accordance with international laws and norms.

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Misawa Air Base Leaders Sign International Memorandum of Understanding

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo with signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding International 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021. The first of its kind to be signed in more than 20 years, MOUI 3010 outlines the responsibilities associated with the joint or sole use, maintenance, repair, and construction of U.S. and Japanese owned facilities and areas on Misawa Air Base.

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Defense Logistics Agency Prepared to Increase Overseas Vaccine Distribution as DOD Allotment Grows

The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 27, 2020. 48th FW personnel will be prioritized to receive the vaccine based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and on the DoD COVID Task Force’s assessment of unique DoD mission requirements. (

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B-1 Lancer, F-22 Raptors Conduct Guam Veterans Day Flyover

201111-N-KG760-0002 ASAN, Guam (Nov. 11, 2020) A B-1 Lancer, center, and two F-22 Raptors fly in formation to commemorate Veterans Day at Asan Beach Park, Guam, Nov. 11, 2020. The B-1 Lancer is based out of the 9th Bomb Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and the F-22 Raptors are based out of the 94th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

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Airmen Learn Contested Coastal Rescue Skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Dennis, 55th Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, reloads a gun on an HH-60G Pave Hawk II on the Coronado Islands, California, Nov. 4, 2020. The 55th RQS completed contested maritime training, to include shooting moving targets at low altitudes, to improve weapons tactics in contentious coastal areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn J. Ergish)

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Alaska Air National Guard unveils new tail flash on Stratotanker aircraft at Eielson AFB

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing was unveiled showcasing a new tail flash on the wing’s aircraft, Oct. 15, 2020. A polar bear stands strong on the wing’s tail flash representing the arctic region and spirit of Alaska. The geometric design of the polar bear highlights the wing’s culture of innovation. The 168th Wing continues to have strong ties to local communities in interior Alaska as the “hometown Air Force.” In collaboration with Tanana Chiefs Conference, the 168th Wing honors interior communities on the wing’s aircraft. The first KC-135 revealed honors Minto and is one of nine total aircraft representing Alaska interior communities. The next aircraft to be unveiled will honor Gwichyaa Zhee, Grayling, Huslia, Tetlin, Telida, and Tanana. Additionally, Fairbanks and North Pole will be displayed on the final two aircraft.

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Kadena fighters, maintainers

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel L. Carey, 18th Wing commander, greets members who return from a deployment to U.S. Central Command Oct. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While deployed to the CENTCOM area of operations, Airmen conducted more than 1,000 sorties and 5,300 combat hours, which drove 13 phase inspections in six months. They’ll share the skills they learned in combat with Team Kadena, joint partners and allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific

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Yokota Airmen Roundup For Training Rodeo

Capt. Jesse Salgado, 374th Force Support Squadron operations officer, left, fastens the hood over the mask for Tech. Sergeant Christopher Smith, 374th Force Support Squadron postmaster during the squadron's war fighting training day at Yokota Air Base, Sept. 28, 2020. The exercise was a testament to all the coordination and hard work the squadron accomplished over the last few months and led to the success of FSS’s first "Ability to Survive and Operate" rodeo in over 5 years.

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Semper Supra

1st Lt. Rio Sarmiento, assigned to the 16th Space Control Squadron (SPCS), was administered the oath of office into the United States Space Force by U.S. Marine Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of the 31st MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Sarmiento was transferred from being an Air Force Space Operations Officer to becoming the first Space Force Liaison Officer (LNO) deployed with the 31st MEU. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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JSTARS Shine at Kadena Air Base

5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System team members work together to remove outer engine components of an E-8C Joint STARS aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2020. The Air National Guard and active duty members from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are on three-month rotations to work with the 5th EACCS on KAB to promote total force integration and joint interoperability.

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Norquist, Hyten Lead Pentagon's POW/MIA Recognition Day Tribute

Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten provides remarks at the DOD 2020 National POW/MIA Recognition Day commemoration on the Pentagon River Terrace Parade Field, Pentagon, Washington D.C., Sept. 18, 2020. Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist hosted the annual POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony in honor of those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain unaccounted for from past conflicts. The program included a flyover by Army UH-60 helicopters performing the missing man formation.

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PACAF innovation lab

Master Sgt. Kenneth Martin, 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent puts augmented reality goggles on Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, in the newly-opened innovation lab at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2020. Although newly created and opened, The Dojo is stocked with top-tier technology such as AR, 3D printers, prototyping software, and reverse-engineering tools.

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Increasing interoperability: B-2s, B-1s join US Marine Corps, Australian Defence Forces in combined exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Hovies with Command Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Australian Army Sgt. Aaron Costas direct the flight path of a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 24, 2020. Hovies is a native of Lebanon, Tenn. and Costas is a native of Imbil, Queensland. Within the training scenario, a combined team of U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Forces provided target information to U.S. Air Force bombers conducting deep strikes on notional targets.

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Airmen, Soldiers train on K-9 Aeromedical Evacuations Capabilities

U.S. Army Capt. James Gaffney, Public Health Activity - Japan, Veterinary Treatment Facility OIC, briefs members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a C-12J Huron, K-9 evacuation training scenario, August 20, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airmen assigned to the 374th SFS and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron practiced K-9 evacuation procedures and best practices.

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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

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Cadet Soars to New Heights with Pilot for a Day

C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Kailea Deleon, Civil Air Patrol Squadron superintendent, navigates a C-130 over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the Pilot for a Day program Aug. 7, 2020. As Pilot for a Day, Deleon experienced life as a 36th AS pilot from mission briefings, aircrew flight equipment familiarization and a flight in a C-130.

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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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374th SFS strengthens bilateral ties with Koku-Jieitai

Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) members react to simulated intruders by using combative techniques learned during a bilateral aircraft security training event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 7, 2020. The 374th Security Forces Squadron performed a flightline intrusion scenario to test the comprehension and ability of Koku-Jieitai members to react quickly under pressure.

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