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Checking the seal

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Wyant 35th Fighter Wing information security systems officer, connects an oxygen mask to a combined aircrew system tester during the initial preparation for an F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. A CAST tests an oxygen mask seal once fitted to an individual’s face. Aircrew flight equipment technicians care for all equipment pilots carry, as well as the equipment installed inside an aircraft. The day-to-day equipment pilots need, such as a helmet and harness receives inspections every day, while most of the equipment installed inside the jet can be inspected monthly or annually.

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Camp Fuji provides a premier training venue for U.S. forces and JSDF

CATC Camp Fuji is located at the base of the highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji, and is a premier training venue that is used by U.S. armed forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force. It is 34,000 acres of training area, and is the only combined arms training facility in the Pacific Region

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MV-22s take off in support of exercise KAMANDAG

Two MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 29, 2017, in support of exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. VMM-262 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. In preparation for KAMANDAG, the Ospreys served as transportation for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade's joint humanitarian assistance survey team.

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Bonhomme Richard Arrives in Sasebo, Concludes Four Month Deployment

Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) prepares to pass Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force general purpose destroyer JS Kirisame (DD 104) on its return to Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Sept. 25, 2017. Bonhomme Richard returned following a four-month deployment in in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bonhomme Richard served as the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group during the deployment, which was highlighted by the U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise Talisman Saber and several port visits in Australia resulting in enhanced interoperability and relations between the two allies.

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RAT ensures bilateral training relocation kicks-off without delay

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation focuses on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments, while strengthening U.S. and Japan interoperability and combat readiness. This is the first ATR located at Tsuiki AB since 2010.

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Vipers, Growlers integrate, enhance joint SEAD readiness

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, taxi and take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In addition to the 12 F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18Gs pilots, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew with the 13 and 14th Fighter Squadron, to enhance readiness and understanding of how the two airframes operate hand-in-hand during real-world missions. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a six-month Theater Security Package, which is designed to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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PAR sweep go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Rayner, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels control technician, uses an Airman’s manual to verify post-attack reconnaissance sweep procedures during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. BS 17-07 assessed Team Misawa’s readiness capabilities by requiring personnel to execute tasks under high-tempo operations.

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USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives to Okinawa

The crew of Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 10, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship transits to White Beach Naval Facility for a 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) offload. The ship’s arrival in Okinawa marks the end of the 31st MEU’s final deployment with Bonhomme Richard as the ship is scheduled to turn over duties with USS Wasp (LHD 1). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of its expeditionary strike group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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Armament Airmen locked, loaded during Beverly Sunrise 17-07

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons flight carry an AGM-84 D Harpoon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The missile is designed to provide day, night, and adverse weather precision strikes against targets.

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Beverly Sunrise 17-07 exercise on the move

U.S. Air Force 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron augmentees, push an aircraft part into a storage area during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Within their inbound section, the 35th LRS traffic management office receives all cargo from other bases to meet the 35th Fighter Wing’s stock requirements, while the outbound section ships military cargo worldwide to fulfill the Air Forces’ needs.

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Medical technicians act as enlisted physician extenders

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rainier Cobarubia, left, a 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health services technician, takes an intraocular pressure test, while Tech. Sgt. Eugene Tabita, right, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron independent duty medical technician, inspects his eyes at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. Checking for intraocular eye pressure allows flight medical technicians to check for glaucoma in a patient’s eye.

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VMFA-121 helps prepare JASDF for F-35A

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Adam Wellington, right, aircraft maintenance officer for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, answers questions for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Mamoru Yamaura, F-35A Lightning II program office chief with Third Air Wing, during an educational tour and class centered on the F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Several classes were conducted for JASDF personnel regarding maintenance, serviceability, operability and more. Afterwards, they briefly toured VMFA-121’s facility, taking a peek into a few shop departments and visiting the hangar to see, touch and study the aircraft up close. This is the first time VMFA-121 has conducted an exchange like this.

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Green Bay’s chief selects hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Chief (Select) Electronics Technician Danny Herrera (right), from Belleville, N.J., and Chief (Select) Boatswain’s Mate Jakayrri McFolley, from Columbus, Ga., raise the ensign during morning colors aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay’s chief selects hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to pay respects and honor the lives of the victims of the terrorist attacks.

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9/11 Memorial - Ronald Reagan Holds Patriot Day, POW/MIA Observance

Regional Technical Services Chief Richard Henderson, from the Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire Department, and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Zachary Brown, a chief select from Port Plain, N.Y., lay a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka, following a remembrance ceremony marking the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and 26,000 military and civilian personnel.

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Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific Detachment Iwakuni brings first aircraft into new hangar

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, gives a speech during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2017. The ceremony celebrated the Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific Detachment Iwakuni’s induction of the first aircraft for maintenance in the unit’s new hangar. The facility allows the air station to conduct depot-level maintenance locally rather than flying aircraft to Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

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US, ROK navies to conduct joint maritime counter special operations exercise

In this file photo, an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in September.

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Rainfall maneuver

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse assigned to the 4th Air Wing, 11th Squadron from Matsushima Air Base, Japan perform a rainfall maneuver during the Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2017. The rainfall consists of five Kawasaki T-4 planes that descend vertically and bloom in their own respective directions. This is an acrobatic flight that shows smoke trails spreading out in five different directions. T-4 is a middle class training aircraft used as an auxiliary aircraft in basic operational training and combat air wings in the JASDF.

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Defenses standing-by

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yamamoto, left, and Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, right, both Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operators, standby during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The PAC-3 guided air-and-missile defense system provides a highly reactive hit-to-kill capability in both range and altitude while operating in all environments. The planning of this evolution improves bilateral staff coordination between JASDF and U.S. forces across Japan, strengthening the mutual defense of the country.

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U.S. Ambassador to Japan visits USS Ronald Reagan

Capt. Buzz Donnelly, commanding officer of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), explains flight deck operations to William F. Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, Sept. 6, 2017, on the ship's flight deck. Hagerty met with senior leadership and toured the ship during his first visit to Ronald Reagan since taking the office of U.S. ambassador to Japan in July. Ronald Reagan, the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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LASS strengthens bilateral exchange

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member briefs Airmen from multiple countries from the Indo-Asia Pacific Region on JASDF’s aeromedical evacuation capabilities during a base tour on Komaki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2017. JASDF personnel can transport up to three people at a time within the aeromedical evacuation container.

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