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U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Today, two U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted training with fighter aircraft from the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and a low-level flight with fighter aircraft from the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States, in response to the recent nuclear test by North Korea. (Courtesy Photo by U.S. Forces Korea/Released)

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U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

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U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

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U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

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U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

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U.S., ROK Conduct Strategic Display of Air Power

Two formations consisting of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers, F-16 Fighting Falcons and Republic of Korea (ROK) air force F-15K Strike Eagles perform a flyover over Osan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 13, 2016. The aircraft formations showcased the ironclad commitment the U.S. maintains to the defense of the ROK and the resolve of both nations to maintain stability and security on the Korean Peninsula. The B-1s are currently assigned to Andersen Air Base, Guam.

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Seizing an airfield

Members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force Reconnaissance Platoon, jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during an airfield seizure exercise Aug. 24, at Wake Island. The realistic training of the operations conducted allowed the units to address any issues before taking on any real world tasking.

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Mustang medics train with ROKAF counterparts

Medics from the 51st Medical Group and Republic of Korea air force (ROKAF) transport a simulated bombing victim on a stretcher during a joint mass-casualty medical exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2016. ROKAF medical personnel worked with the 51st MDG to understand the differences in how the U.S. Air Force triages and transports patients.

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Ellsworth deploys largest force to Guam

A B-1 bomber takes flight at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), S.D., Aug. 5, 2016, as part of a deployment to Andersen AFB, Guam. More than 300 Airmen from the 28th Bomb Wing have deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission.

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Royal New Zealand Air Force Meets With Plane Crash Survivors They Helped Rescue During RIMPAC 2016

(July 20, 2016) - David McMahon and Sydnie Uemoto meet with service members from the Royal New Zealand Air Force No. 5 Air Squadron at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. McMahon and Uemoto were involved in a plane crash nine miles off the coast of the island of Kona, Hawaii and were rescued by a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew following an expansive multinational search by U.S. Navy, Royal New Zealand Air Force, U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard crews after a 20-hour search. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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Rescue teams hone skills during Pacific Thunder 16-2

An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, descends for a landing while a second HH-60 provides aerial coverage from above during a combat search and rescue training mission during Exercise Pacific Thunder 16-2 in the Republic of Korea, July 19, 2016. The two-week long exercise brought together units from around Pacific Air Forces to train aircrews and commanders to validate tactics, techniques and procedures used for CSAR and suppression of enemy air defense.

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Misawa fighter squadrons deploy during mass movement

(July 17, 2016) - A loadcrew member directs an Airman operating a k-loader at Misawa Air Base. Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded more than BLANK lbs of cargo for Exercise Pitch Black. Exercise Pitch Black enhances the partnerships Australia has with the participing nations, and the high value it places on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Responders rescue 2 pilots from downed small plane off Kona, Hawaii

Coast Guard crews safely deliver David McMahon and Sidney Uemoto to emergency medical personnel in Kona, Hawaii, July 15, 2016, following their rescue nine miles off Kona. They were both rescued by a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew following an expansive joint search by Navy, Royal New Zealand air force, U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard crews. They reportedly sustained only minor injures in the crash.

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First-ever: Marine F-35B takes part in Red Flag 16-3

(July 12, 2016) - Marine F-35B aircrew members, assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., perform pre-flight checks and participate in Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 12, 2016. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has played host to military units from more than 30 countries to participate in high-end flight integration.

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Bulldogs integrate with Mustangs

Pilots assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron wait for their post-flight, end-of-runway inspection before taxing back to their parking areas, June 21, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The pilots, who are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing, landed after successfully completing a training sortie.

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Making sure it’s done right

Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing conduct an organizational tank inspection June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The inspection was of two convault tanks that are maintained by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water fuel system maintenance (WFSM) team. After the inspection was completed, the 18th CES WFSM team was informed of any issues that needed to be resolved.

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Hawaii Air National Guard Tankers Return From Deployment

More than 50 members of the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) and three KC-135 Strotankers, based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H) have returned home following a four-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The three KC-135 Stratotankers belonging to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, along with flight and maintenance crews and other support personnel were part of the 18-Nation air Coalition in the fight against Daesh or ISIS. Two tankers and most of the Airmen arrived today at JBPH-H following the long flight from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. June 20, 2016, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (US Air National Guard Photo By Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson - Released)

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U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test

U.S., ROK Conduct Strategic Display of Air Power

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Mustang medics train with ROKAF counterparts

Ellsworth deploys largest force to Guam

Royal New Zealand Air Force Meets With Plane Crash Survivors They Helped Rescue During RIMPAC 2016

Rescue teams hone skills during Pacific Thunder 16-2

Misawa fighter squadrons deploy during mass movement

Responders rescue 2 pilots from downed small plane off Kona, Hawaii

First-ever: Marine F-35B takes part in Red Flag 16-3

Bulldogs integrate with Mustangs

Making sure it’s done right

Hawaii Air National Guard Tankers Return From Deployment

Hawaii Air National Guard Tankers Return From Deployment

Hawaii Air National Guard Tankers Return From Deployment

Hawaii Air National Guard Tankers Return From Deployment

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