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260117-F-PM645-2011

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division descend from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during a multinational airborne exercise at Ojojihara Training Area, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Jan. 17, 2026. Seven aircraft—one JASDF C-2, two JASDF C-130Hs and four U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules—airdropped approximately 260 paratroopers from the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade and the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division. The exercise marked the first JGSDF-hosted multinational airborne operation conducted on Japanese soil and brought together airborne forces from Japan and the United States to enhance interoperability and airborne insertion capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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250721-X-VE588-1055

U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, wait together onboard a C-17 Globemaster III before executing a combined joint forcible entry operation in support of Talisman Sabre 25 near Queensland, Australia, July 21, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, that advances a safe and secure Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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250520-F-CX880-2014

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Russell Postmus, right, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler assigned to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, responds to a simulated noise complaint during a Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment K9 competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 20, 2025. The annual competition challenges military working dog teams across PACAF in agility, patrol and detection, and combat events. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)

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KAMANDAG 9: 3d LCT conducts high explosive battle drills

COLONEL ERNESTO RABINA AIR BASE, Philippines (May 26, 2025) — U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, engage targets during a high explosive in support of Exercise KAMANDAG 9 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Philippines, May 22, 2025. During the high explosive battle drill, the Marines employed the M3E1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System, the Anti-Tank 4 Weapon System, the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon System and the M2 .50 caliber machine gun. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna)

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250522-F-CX880-1098

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Santos, 673rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, gives a ready signal to participate in a simulated stress fire event during a Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment K9 competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 2025. Contestants from Republic of Korea, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Japan, to include Japan Air Self-Defense Force, competed for four days to take the crown for PACAF’s best military working dog team. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)

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250519-F-CX880-2030

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nikolas Somoza, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, runs with Dina, 18 SFS military working dog, during the dog carry portion of a Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment K9 competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 19, 2025. This year’s competition challenged contestants in various events to include dog carry, casualty evacuation, controlled aggression, stress fire and more. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)

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250313-O-AF000-1818

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting IIs fly in formation with two ROKAF F-35As during integration training as part of Freedom Shield 25, March 13, 2025. The event highlighted the capability of U.S. and ROK forces to seamlessly integrate advanced, fifth generations technology into air, ground and maritime operations, reinforcing their enhanced combined defense posture.

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

(Oct. 20, 2024) U.S. Air Force Airmen, all loadmasters from Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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240911-F-GX122-1001

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David A. Piffarerio, right, Pacific Air Forces Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Commander, speaks with multinational partners during Tarang Shakti-24 at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Sept. 12, 2024. The aim of TS24, the largest exercise India has led, is to strengthen global military cooperation and enhance coordination among participating and observing Air Forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

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BTF operations in the Indo-Pacific AOR

(Sept. 10, 2024) A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning IIs, fly in formation over the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, Sept. 10, 2024. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with our Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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203rd ARS refuels a B-2 Spirit

(Sept. 10, 2024) A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, is parked on the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2024. The KC-135 can refuel a multitude of different air frames allowing for the support of many missions and training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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240905-F-GX122-1008

A 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Tarang Shakti-24 at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Sept. 5, 2024. The 179th is a U.S. Air National Guard unit based out of Duluth, Minnesota. The Guard unit is currently deployed to Kadena Air Base as a rotational force to amplify the asymmetric deterrence measures in the Indo-Pacific with partners and Allies like India. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

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Indo-Pacific rotational Forces strengthen operations in India

(Sept. 5, 2024) A 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Tarang Shakti-24 at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Sept. 5, 2024. The 179th is a U.S. Air National Guard unit based out of Duluth, Minnesota. The Guard unit is currently deployed to Kadena Air Base as a rotational force to amplify the asymmetric deterrence measures in the Indo-Pacific with partners and Allies like India. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

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240723-O-UM138-2823

The Indo-Pacific Unity Allies and Partners Engineer Summit was held for its fourth year at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 23-26, 2024. Hosted by the Pacific Air Forces Command Civil Engineer, the summit served as a forum for over 120 engineers from around the world to learn, share their views, and collaborate to advance and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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USAF, RAAF demonstrate interoperability in austere location

240716-F-ID959-1271 (July 16, 2024) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Karnauck 27th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-22A Raptor crew chief, marshals an F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after a hot pit refuel at Royal Australian Air Force Base Curtin, Australia. Through integrative training efforts with Allies and partners, the U.S. remains interoperable, flexible, and ready to integrate with regional and global counterparts to sustain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Breaking Barriers: First Australian Deputy Commander arrives at PACAF

Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Carl Newman, Pacific Air Forces’ new deputy commander, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike, PACAF Public Affairs Specialist, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 10, 2023. Newman reflected on the long tradition of partnership between Australia and the United States, and extended his gratitude for joining the PACAF team.

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Global Dexterity through Pacific partnerships

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flies in a 2-ship formation with a U.S. Air Force C-17 during Exercise Global Dexterity in the skies over Papua New Guinea, Nov. 18, 2022. Exercise Global Dexterity 2022 is being conducted at RAAF Base Amberley, and is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift and airdrop capabilities of the USAF and the RAAF. Both the United States and Australia rely on the C-17A to provide strategic and tactical airlift across the Indo-Pacific region with its ability to provide short-notice and time-critical airlift support, making it essential during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

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U.S. Air Force, Hawaii Air National Guard, Royal Australian Air Force participate in bilateral exercise

Pilots assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron prepare to perform aerial refueling with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) during Exercise Global Dexterity above the Pacific Ocean Nov. 12, 2022. Exercise Global Dexterity 2022 is being conducted at RAAF Base Amberley, and is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift and airdrop capabilities of the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Both the United States and Australia rely on the C-17A to provide strategic and tactical airlift across the Indo-Pacific region, with its ability to provide short-notice and time-critical airlift support making it essential during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

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15th Wing, JASDF increase interoperability during first bilateral exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Girard, 535th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, briefs two members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) during a training exercise around the Hawaiian Islands, Sept. 27, 2022. This is the first bilateral exercise between the squadrons, increasing interoperability and familiarizing both forces on the capabilities of the Kawasaki C-2 and C-17 Globemaster III.

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Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander Visits Japan

Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, left, talks with first sergeants at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. During his visit, Jacobson met with Airmen and learned about the strategic capabilities, operations tempo and future plans for Yokota.

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