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Yokota First for Military Working Dogs at Iruma Air Show

The 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers and their dogs perform a bite demonstration during the annual air show at Iruma Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2019. The suit allows the dog to practice subduing suspects without endangering the decoy, providing a safe training environment for both dog and handler.

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Strengthening Partnerships through the Bilateral Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Brian Ludjack, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic watch supervisor, explains to Koku-Jieitai Tech. Sgt. Kenji Nariyama, 2nd mobile Squadron aircraft control and warning technician assigned with Iruma Air Base, Japan, how they monitor and control aircraft in the radar approach control section of the air traffic control tower, Oct. 23, 2019, at Yokota Air Base. The Bilateral Exchange Program gave Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members a chance to see how Yokota conducts its mission by shadowing their USAF counterparts.

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Senate Confirms Barrett to be Air Force Secretary

Barbara Barrett was confirmed by the Senate Oct. 16, 2019, to be the 25th Secretary of the Air Force. As an experienced pilot, former ambassador and senior government official, Barrett was praised for her wide experience and long history with aviation and the United States military.

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51st Medical Group Medics Saves Groom

Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simulate life-saving procedures to a training mannequin onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during an exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2019. The 18th AES deploys and operates elements of a theater aeromedical evacuation system capable of worldwide taskings.

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Air Traffic Controller Making the Pieces Fit Like Tetris

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Mackmer, 51st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, checks his systems as an aircraft awaits for departure at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 4, 2019. Air traffic personnel controls and regulates en route and terminal air traffic, which they initiate and issue ATC clearances, instructions, and advisories to ensure the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic operating under instrument and visual flight rules.

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Kadena Hosts Tour for Okinawa Students

Students look at a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during Air Force Immersion Day, Sept. 23, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the tour, students learned about the unit’s role in supporting Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron in personnel recovery, humanitarian aid, disaster relief and tactical combat casualty care.

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Eyes on the Sky: US, Australia Collaborate to Advance Space Superiority

The Space Surveillance Telescope (SST), developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is being reassembled at NCS Harold E. Holt, near Exmouth, Australia. The SST is a ground-based optical system that detects and tracks small objects in deep space, and provides an unprecedented wide-area search capability that will enhance space situational awareness of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere.

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US Air Force Exchange Officer Soars with Partners Down Under

U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Larner, Royal Australian Air Force No. 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet weapon systems officer, is serving as an exchange officer at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia, as part of the U.S. Air Force military personnel exchange program. The exchange program is a special duty assignment that allows Airmen to integrate into military units of foreign allies with the intent of building, sustaining and expanding international relationships.

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Wolf Highlights 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Recognizes Innovation

An Airman from the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit locates maintenance parts after referencing the new shadow board at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2019. The 80th AMU supply section provides tool checkout services and parts for aircraft and equipment maintenance to more than 200 maintainers each day.

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Sky Warriors Host Air Force Chief of Staff at Hickam Airfield

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks with senior leaders at his reception to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2019. Over the course of his visit, Goldfein met with several Sky Warrior team members, during his first visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, from Aug. 13-14. This was Goldfein’s first stop as he visits various units in the Indo-Pacific.

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Yokota Hosts 2019 Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Conference

A helicopter prepares to land at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the Kanto Plains Mid-Air Collision and Avoidance Conference, July 20, 2019. With Yokota hosting its seventh MACA conference, the event brought military and civilian pilots together from all over Japan to discuss flight safety.

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USAF, JGSDF Conduct Jump Training, Strengthen Yokota Interoperability

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade is ready to jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces.

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USAF, JGSDF Conduct Jump Training, Strengthen Yokota Interoperability

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Pyles, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, performs a visual confirmation over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a flight training mission. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces.

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KC-10s Keeps US and Australian Forces Dominating the Skies in Talisman Sabre 19

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress is refueled by a USAF KC-10 Extender July 14, over the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Brisbane, Australia, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19. The Stratofortress and Extender were some of several aircraft used during TS19, alongside other USAF and RAAF airborne warning and control system aircraft, refuelers, tankers and bombers.

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Kadena F-15s Celebrate 40 Years of Air Superiority

Two F-15C Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron fly during a training exercise July 10, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle can be armed with several combinations of different air-to-air weapons: AIM-120 AMRAAM advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles on its lower fuselage corners, AIM-9M/X Sidewinder or AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles on two pylons under the wings, and an internal 20 millimeter (0.79 in) M61 Vulcan Gatling gun in the right wing root.

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots off the coast of Manado, Indonesia, during Cope West 19, June 20, 2019. Approximately 100 U.S. service members and six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 14th Fighter Squadron, based out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, integrated with six F-16s from the Indonesian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen Accomplish Maintenance Feat

Staff Sgt. Joshua G. Aleshire, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, runs from a C-130J Super Hercules prior to take off during a black-letter flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2019. A black-letter flight is when zero maintenance issues occur on the aircraft.

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Strengthening Relationships through Social Media

Senior Airman Luke Story, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, shows tour participants video of aerial refueling during a base tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2019. The participants received a base mission brief and F-15 Eagle static display at Naha Air Base before traveling to Kadena for an 18th Wing mission brief and KC-135 Stratotanker static display.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, upon arrival April 4, 2019, to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Schneider assessed the mission readiness of the 18th Wing and III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

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U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea Conduct Joint Training

A 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis during Buddy Squadron training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 28, 2019. Buddy Squadron, which is held multiple times a year, aims to enhance the abilities for U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces to integrate with each other.

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