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Virtual First Term Airmen Course

The newest First Term Airmen Course students listen to a virtual brief given by the 18th Wing Base Historian William McEvoy, Aug. 5, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Incoming Airmen are required to attend the First Term Airmen Course at their first assignment location.

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Yokota receives a C-130J Weapons System Training simulator

A view of the C-130J Weapon System Training simulator at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2020. The 374th Operations Support Squadron held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the C-130J WST facility. The C-130J WST accurately simulates the aircraft and the mission space it operates in while accurately recreating the sounds, motion, visual scenes, instruments and all other systems to provide a high-fidelity, realistic flight training environment.

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BPHH supports first Indo-Pacific aeromedical evacuation mission for COVID-19

A 60th Air Mobility Wing C-17 from Travis Air Force Base, California, support a Transport Isolation System operation at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 17, 2020. A team of Airmen from several commands rapidly executed a Transport Isolation System in support of a COVID-19 bio-containment aeromedical evacuation mission. This is the first time the TIS was utilized in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing in-flight medical care for patients afflicted by a disease.

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Misawa Chapel Team wins best in Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, presents a certificate of recognition honoring the Misawa Chapel Team for winning the Terence P. Finnegan Award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Named after Maj. Gen. Terence P. Finnegan, the award recognizes the Air Force Outstanding Medium Chapel Team of the Year.

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Changes in Tech, Strategy Drive Missile Defense

South Korean service members fold a flag over a box containing the remains of a service member during a repatriation ceremony hosted by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 23, 2020. The purpose of the ceremony was to transfer the remains and commemorate the service of 147 fallen South Korean soldiers who fought alongside U.S. and United Nations forces during the Korean War. The efforts to return the remains are a part of the DPAA Korean War Identification Project, and includes remains unilaterally turned over by North Korea from 1990 to 1994, and in 2018. The remains were analyzed jointly by the DPAA laboratory and scientists with the Republic of Korea's Ministry of National Defense Agency for KIA Recovery and Identification (MAKRI). Working cooperatively, they concluded that the 147 individual remains are of South Korean origin, though the remains haven’t been individually identified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank)

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Misawa Air Base Demonstrates Its Combat Readiness in First Joint, Bilateral Elephant Walk

U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing and JASDF Misawa Air Base commander, shake hands in front of aircraft participating in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk.

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Exercise Gryphon Jet

U.S. Special Operations Forces member repels onto the deck of a ship from a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community.

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Yokota Air Traffic Control: Controlling Traffic in the Sky

The sun rises over the Air Traffic Control Tower at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2020. Air traffic controllers with the 374th Operations Support Squadron report for duty before an airfield opening. Responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight, ATC specialists ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air.

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Team Hickam supports NASA’s Human Space Flight Program

U.S. Air Force Pararescue Airmen prepare for NASA’s SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 26, 2020. In preparation for the historic launch of a manned crew into space, several units from Team Hickam assisted the deployment of U.S. Air Force Guardian Angel Pararescue forces from the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada as part of Task Force 45, facilitated by 45th Operations Group, Detachment 3, Human Space Flight Support located at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.

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Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and 21st Special Operations Squadron participate in the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Samurai Surge event also served as a training opportunity for aircrews to fine tune their skillsets and better prepare themselves to respond to humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

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Top Enlisted Leaders Answer Questions on Stop-Move Process

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason L. France, senior enlisted leader for the U.S. Transportation Command, provide an update on PCS moves and safety measures being taken to protect service members and families in light of COVID-19 during a town hall for service members and their families, May 14, 2020. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)

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Airmen Learn Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Students in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class run to secure a location during the “care under fire” portion of their training, May 13, 2020 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. TCCC puts students in a simulated combat zone, where they will learn to operate under pressure using the techniques they learned in the classroom.

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B-1s Conduct South China Sea Mission, Demonstrates Global Presence

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, to refuel during a 34-hour round-trip sortie to conduct operations over the Pacific as part of a joint U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission April 30, 2020. This operation demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model in line with the National Defense Strategy’s objectives of strategic predictability with persistent bomber presence, assuring allies and partners.

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Annual Aircraft Arresting System certification

Tech. Sgt. Romain Smith, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of the electrical power production shop, measures the distance the aircraft arresting system took to stop an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an annual certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2020. The annual testing of the AAS is conducted by the 374th CES electrical power productions shop and fire department, as well as the 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight.

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Pacific Seabees demonstrate expeditionary expertise, support COVID-19 fight

Sailors assigned to Task Force 75.5 prepare to lift a tent during construction of a 150-bed expeditionary medical facility at Naval Base Guam. The EMF will provide expanded medical capabilities in support of DoD’s COVID-19 response and will enable forces to be postured to support Guam and the region if a Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission is requested.

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Expeditionary Medical Facility Constructed at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam

Capt. Eric Correll, commander of Task Force 75, speaks with Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 during expeditionary medical facility (EMF) site preparation. The EMF will provide expanded medical capabilities in support of DoD’s COVID-19 response and will enable forces to be postured to support Guam and the region if a Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission is requested.

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Service Personnel Policies Help with Retention During Pandemic

U.S. Air Force basic military graduation is held Apr. 16, 2020, at the 320th Training Squadron’s Airman Training Complex on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Due to current world events, the graduation ceremonies will be closed to the public until further notice for safety and security of the newly accessioned Airmen and their family members due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Kadena 3D Prints Shields in COVID-19 Fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adrian Gonzalez and Airman 1st Class Cyrus Bartony, from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, work together to 3D print a face shield April 9, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Gonzalez and Bartony are the 3D print programmers that helped design the models to print personal protective equipment during COVID-19.

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The 459th Airlift Squadron: A Life-saving Evacuation Team

A C-12J Huron pilot with the 459th Airlift Squadron, 1st Lt. Danial Carr, poses for a photo, April 6, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The C-12J pilots are responsible for aeromedical evacuation for all military personnel and their families in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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USAF, JGSDF Members Join Forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

U.S. Air Force Capt. Peter Magness, 13th Fighter Squadron electronic combat pilot, Misawa Air Base, Japan, parks his F-16 Fighting Falcon after Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. The 35th Fighter Wing began executing the PAC WEASEL exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. On 27 March, U.S. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets.

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