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Kadena employs sustainable, decisive airpower in the Pacific

An Air Force F-15 Eagle and Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and interoperability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. to participate in India’s premier aerospace exhibition

In this file photo, a U.S. Air Force C-130 Super Hercules assigned to the 143rd Airlift Wing, Rhode Island Air National Guard, takes off during Aero India 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 15, 2017. Aero India is India's premier aerospace exhibition and airshow, held bi-annually, through which the U.S. is able to demonstrate its commitment to the security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, promote the standardization and interoperability of equipment, and display capabilities critical to the success of current and future military operations.

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U.S., ROK pilots flex capabilities in Buddy Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Card, center, 51st Operations Group commander, poses with pilots from the 25th Fighter Squadron and the Republic of Korea air force 237th Tactical Control Squadron during Buddy Wing 17-3 at Osan Air Base, Feb. 13, 2017. Buddy Wing exercises are held throughout the year at different air bases across the ROK, bringing together different elements of U.S. and ROK air force assets for bi-lateral training and the exchange of skills.

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New Jersey ANG deployment augments Osan capabilities

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron from the New Jersey Air National Guard taxi off of the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2017. Members of the 177th Fighter Wing deployed to Osan as part of a Theater Security Package to help bolster the strength of allied air forces on the Korea peninsula.

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New Jersey ANG deployment augments Osan capabilities

Airmen assigned to the 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from the New Jersey Air National Guard guide an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2017. The New Jersey Guardsmen are deployed to Osan at the request of Pacific Air Forces, which utilizes Air National Guard units to help bolster the capabilities of allied forces in Korea.

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Raptors in the night: USAF F-22s travel to Australia for training

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 90th Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, while F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron taxi on the flightline Feb. 7, 2017. The F-22 Raptors stopped at Kadena AB before traveling on to Royal Australian Air Force Base, Tindal. As allies, the U.S. and Australia have agreed to more frequent movements of aircraft across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Lending a lift: MXS recovers downed aircraft

Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron crashed, damaged, disabled aircraft recovery unit center a lifting bag on a pallet build up at Misawa Air Base, Jan. 28, 2017. These Airmen respond to aircraft incidents when an aircraft needs to be lifted to retract landing gear or moved off an active runway, enabling normal mission operations to resume.

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Wounded Vietnam vet brings hope to Osan

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alexander Del Valle, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, thanks Dave Roever, a Vietnam War veteran, for speaking about resiliency at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 25, 2017. Roever, is an inspirational speaker who shares his story about how he survived after suffering burns all over his body when a phosphorus grenade exploded in his hand during the war.

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B-2 Spirits complete deployment,

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies overhead after returning from a local training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 12, 2017. The B-2's low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten heavily defended targets while avoiding adversary detection, tracking and engagement.

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67th AMU avionics Airmen keep F-15s ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jason Garciadealba and Adrian Garrucho, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technicians, check the avionics systems of an F-15 Eagle Jan. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Avionics technicians are responsible for keeping aircraft avionics systems properly operating.

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Shogun structural success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Dufrene, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, drills past the head of a rivet on a simulated aircraft structure Jan. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. One of the jobs of aircraft structural maintenance Airmen is replacing rivets on aircraft, making the aircraft structures mission capable.

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Icemen behind the scenes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Sommerfeldt and Senior Airman Dakota Greenwade, both 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technicians, work together to pinpoint the issue with a snow blower at Eielson Air Force Base, Jan. 6, 2017. Sommerfeldt and Greenwade ran tests on the machine to best diagnose the problem and fix it.

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Kadena Air Base 18th Maintenance Group Hosts Annual Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for the annual weapons load competition Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition is held between the 67th and 44th Aircraft Maintenance Units to find out which Airmen make up the fastest weapons load crews on Kadena.

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U.S., Indian Air Forces solidify cooperation through steering group

Members of the 20th Executive Steering Group pose for a photo, 13 Dec. 2016, in front of the Aloha Conference Center. Senior military leaders from the Indian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force held an executive steering group meeting to discuss operational concepts and chart the way ahead for future training exchanges and exercises between both militaries.

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Like Clockwork

U.S. Air Force Airmen tie down and secure munitions to pallets during a Tactical Ammunition Rapid Response Package exercise Dec. 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The TARRP exercise simulates how the squadron would rapidly prepare munition packages for transport downrange in times of war.

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KS17: 459 AS and Komatsu Air RQS conduct FTX

Airmen with the 459th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron conduct a night vision goggles training at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Nov. 9, 2016, during the Keen Sword 17. The 459th AS and Komatsu Air RQS Airmen conducted a three-day NVGs and hoist familiarization training.

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Keen Sword 17

An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. U.S. forces will conduct training with their Japan Self-Defense Force counterparts at military installations throughout mainland Japan, Okinawa and in the waters surrounding Japan.

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33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Rippens, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, drains the main gear box during a phase inspection at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A phase inspection or 600-hour inspection ensures that the aircraft stays maintained, serviceable and mission ready.

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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, prepare for weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To maintain certification as load crew members, Airmen must go through monthly evaluations.

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33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit Ensures Aircraft Are Ready to Deploy

Crewchiefs from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit inspect the door of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During a phase inspection Airmen ensure that each part of the aircraft is serviceable.

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