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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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US, Philippine Air Forces Take Exercise Balikatan to New Heights

A Philippine Air Force UH-1 Huey, left, and a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, right, prepare for lift-off before a combat search and rescue training mission during Exercise Balikatan at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 2, 2019. Balikatan advances combined military modernization and capability development by working together and conducting combined training. The PAF servicemembers are with the 505th Search and Rescue Group.
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Paving the Way: Team Kadena Company Grade Officer Council, TOP 3 Mentor JROTC Cadets

U.S. Air Force SSgt. Jacori Ownes, 18 AES, Aeromedical Evacuation Technician mission planner, shows High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets some of the training equipment used to train their medics March 13, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The cadets got to see how the 18th AES trains their personnel to deal with situations that may arise while transporting patients to care.
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Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award-winning Airman Fortifies Japanese-American Relations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shigeru Aihata, right, a 6th Air Defense Missile Group supply management section chief, prepare to receive the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top JASDF and U.S. Air Force member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships.
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INDOPACOM Commander Hosts India's Minister of Defence in Hawaii

India's Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is greeted by Rear Adm. Brian Fort, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, before touring USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). India and the U.S. are global partners in defense and security and are working together to assure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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INDOPACOM Commander Hosts India's Minister of Defence in Hawaii

Cmdr. Daniel M. Martins, Executive Officer of the Easyriders Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Three Seven (HSM-37), briefs India's Minister of Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman during a tour abroad the USS Michael Murphy. India and the U.S. are global partners in defense and security and are working together to assure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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INDOPACOM Commander Hosts India's Minister of Defence in Hawaii

India's Minister of Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman sits inside of one of the Easyriders Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Three Seven (HSM-37) helicopters while touring the USS Michael Murphy. India and the U.S. are global partners in defense and security and are working together to assure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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INDOPACOM Commander Hosts India's Minister of Defence in Hawaii

Cmdr. Daniel M. Martins, Executive Officer of the Easyriders Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Three Seven (HSM-37), briefs India's Minister of Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman during a tour abroad the USS Michael Murphy. India and the U.S. are global partners in defense and security and are working together to assure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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INDOPACOM Commander Hosts India's Minister of Defence in Hawaii

India's Minister of Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman is piped ashore after touring the USS Michael Murphy. India and the U.S. are global partners in defense and security and are working together to assure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Wild Weasels Engage in Yamada Sub Base Bilateral Exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Shimizu, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance technician, looks at a Japanese phrase book with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum’s, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force members from various career fields stayed with their JASDF counterparts to better integrate with each other. Participants obtained a deeper understanding of cultural differences among themselves and learned to perform tasks together, ensuring fluid mission execution in the future.
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US bolsters Indonesian partnership by extending troops' stay

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan flies over while 36th Mobility Response Squadron aerial porters, from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam load humanitarian supplies in Balikpapan, Indonesia Oct. 14, 2018.
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35th FW hosts JASDF Bilateral Exchange Program, builds Indo-Pacific partnership

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel follow a technical order for cable alignment during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing hosts these events in order to facilitate growth among the U.S. and its allies, while bonding together in a professional environment.
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35th FW hosts JASDF Bilateral Exchange Program, builds Indo-Pacific partnership

Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel stand united for a group photo during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. The group split into pairs to learn the differences and similarities of each other’s careers over the course of 10 days.
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They’ll be coming down the building when they come

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Hayden, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, hangs upside down as part of rappelling training Sept. 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Safety when training is of utmost importance. Each participant was checked, re-checked and cleared by an instructor before rappelling down the building.
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This plane is on fire! 18 Civil Engineer Squadron and Naha AB Firefighters Conduct Joint Live-fire Training

Members from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron show members from Naha Air Base fire fighters how to combat an aircraft fire during joint live-fire training Aug. 7th, 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members from the 18th CES teamed up with a member from the Naha AB firefighters to work on aircraft fire procedures as part of the exercise.
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Learning to fly

Airmen from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepare an MC-130J Commando II for flight July 12, 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 17th SOS is one of multiple Air Force Special Operations Command units utilizing the "Green Flight" program for new Airmen, helping them get up to speed and efficient in their new roles before putting them on live flights.
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Hard to Raptor head around

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Bryant, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, goes through pre-flight procedures June 28, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rotational forces are integral to increasing our military combat capabilities, which are essential to U.S. power projection and security obligations.
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Adm. Davidson Relieves Adm. Harris as Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Adm. Phil Davidson, left, relieves Adm. Harry Harris, right, as commander of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). USPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win.
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Pacific Command Change Highlights Growing Importance of Indian Ocean Area

Secretary of Defense James Mattis delivers remarks durig the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command change of command ceremony, May 30, 2018.
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America's Oldest Combatant Command Receives New Commander, New Name

Secretary of Defense James Mattis delivers remarks during the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) change of command ceremony. Adm. Phil Davidson relieved Adm. Harry Harris as commander of USPACOM. During Mattis’ remarks, he stated the title of U.S. Pacific Command would change to the newly named U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. USPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win.
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