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MCAS Iwakuni Harbor Ops conducts facilities-response training

U.S. Navy Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Elizabeth Rodriguez, right, and Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Matthew Radcliff with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni Harbor Operations, guide a buoy through the water at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. Harbor Operations conducted facilities-response training to learn how to control potential oil or fuel spills in the waters surrounding the station. The buoys trap oily substances while a skimmer boat is used to filter and clean the water.

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1st MAW participates in exercise Blue Chromite 2018

Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participated in the joint field training exercise Blue Chromite 2018, throughout the prefecture of Okinawa, Japan, October 23 – November 3, 2017. BC18 is a U.S.-only mission rehearsal which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid- response capabilities required to swiftly and effectively respond to a regional crisis or contingency across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Sumos conducts aerial refueling training with Thunderbolts, Green Knights

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Chance Trombetti, a KC-130J Hercules pilot and aircraft commander with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 based out of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, pilots a KC-130J Hercules during a nighttime aerial refueling training operation, Oct. 26, 2017. The training consisted of refueling the air station’s F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and F/A-18C Hornets with VMFA-251 based out of MCAS Iwakuni. This training was conducted at night to improve operational readiness and enhance pilot proficiency.

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Arctic Gold 18-1 showcases Icemen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Hayward, a 354th Force Support Squadron customer service apprentice, checks the mobility folders of Airmen who are simulated deploying in support of exercise Arctic Gold (AG) 18-1, Oct. 23, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. AG 18-1 is an exercise which aims to simulate a deployment and the effects it would have on the installation.

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Mission Oriented Protective Posture Up, be Ready

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Popham, 18th Medical Group medical control center team chief (left), assists U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Henry, 18th MDG MCC member, adjust the hood of his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Oct. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ensuring all personnel can safely wear all of their MOPP gear prepares Airmen to use it in the event their environment becomes hazardous.

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Iron Spear exercise sharpens alliances

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing takes off during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The 14th Fighter Squadron F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force banded together to practice an array of offensive firepower during exercise Iron Spear, Oct. 11 through 13.

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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with RAAF in Exercise Black Dagger

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), S.D., refuels over the South Pacific Oct. 2, 2017. The Lancer conducted a bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers as part of Exercise Black Dagger, a training exercise designed to foster increased interoperability between Australia and the U.S.

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CP leads the way

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. Throughout the duration of the exercise, both teams of pilots conducted 27 sorties focusing on specialized training consisting of bilateral basic fighting maneuvers, air combat maneuvers, defensive counter air and suppression of enemy air defense.

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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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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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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Conducts Patriot Advanced Capability training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Service members with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, set up the AN/MPQ-65 radar set during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Conducts Patriot Advanced Capability training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan.

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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sets an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. Crew chiefs diagnose and repair, coordinate and supervise their assigned aircraft as they generate sorties and prepare for mission execution.

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Aviation Subject Matter Exchange Unites U.S., Philippine Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manny Hinkle, right, 644th Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, provides a communications technology briefing to Philippine Air Force Brig. Gen. Antonio Ramon A. Lim, center, 5th Fighter Wing commander, during a bilateral air contingent exchange August 16, 2017, at Clark Air Base, Pampangas, Philippines. The exchange provided opportunities for leaders and specialized technicians across both Air Forces to identify specific operational functions that can benefit from their combined attention.

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Draughon range expands joint, bilateral training limits

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing.

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A&FRC course helps with language barrier

Kenny Fukuoka, Survival Japanese Course instructor, reviews how to properly say numbers in Japanese with the class members during the course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2017. There will be two more courses offered this year; the first session is from Aug. 29 to Oct. 10, and the second goes from Oct. 31 to Dec. 5. Contact the A&FRC at 225-8725 to sign up or receive more information.

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NECC Training

170716-N-YS140-059 ALAMEDA, Calif. (July 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron One (CRS 1) participate in a port and starboard quarter drill. Multiple Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) units participated in a joint exercise designed to train on foundational components of an adaptive force package. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl/Released)

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NY National Guard Soldiers training in Australia

Sgt. Jeancarlo Galindo, a team leader assigned to Fox Company, 427th Brigade Support Battalion of the New York Army National Guard, loads a M240B machine gun while preparing to go out on a patrol at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 15. During the exercise, a series of war games, New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought against, and alongside Australian and New Zealand personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

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NY National Guard Soldiers training in Australia

Spc. Shawn Tillery and Pfc. Vaquine Stewart, both infantrymen assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, use their entrenching tools to expand their fighting position in anticipation of an assault at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. They are wearing a mix of Australian and American uniform items because of their role as opposing force. During the exercise New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought against an Australian Defense Force Brigade during a week-long series of war games. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

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NY National Guard Soldiers training in Australia

Pv2. Roujoeh Blackwood, an infantryman assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, mans an M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. During the exercise Soldiers from the 69th served as the opposing force in a week-long war game against an active duty Australian Defense Force brigade. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

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