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U.S., Bangladesh Air Forces Celebrate Partnership during Exercise Cope South 2022 Opening Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kira Coffey, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Commander, addresses the importance of the partnership between the U.S. Air Force and Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) to participants of Exercise Cope South 2022 during the exercise’s opening ceremony Feb. 19, 2022, at BAF Base Bangabandhu, Bangladesh. Exercise Cope South is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise. During the exercise, U.S. Air Force and BAF participants exchange best practices and evaluate their proficiency to increase their ability to work together if needed in a real world situation.

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611 ACOMS conduct cyber defense activities in remote Arctic location

The 611th Air Communications Squadron Mission Defense Team visited the a Long Range Radar Site to perform cybersecurity measures at Utqiagvik, Alaska, Feb. 15, 2022. The 611th ACOMS visited the LRRS to validate the integrity of the data being received from the site.

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CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Micoulley Kendall, 718th Force Support Squadron postmaster asks a question during the Q&A portion of the virtual all-call hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ. Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2022. During the all-call, Gen. Brown and Chief Bass spoke about modernizing the Air Force, investing in and empowering Airmen, and preparing to tackle new warfighting domains of space and cyberspace. The CSAF and CMSAF also recognized Airmen from around the command for their hard work, and answered questions about quality-of-life improvements, COVID-19, changes to feedback and evaluation systems, and the future of the mission in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th fuels interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha Grendahl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an approaching U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. Bilateral training like Exercise Southern Beach is part of a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nations, building a partnership that can effectively operate high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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Kadena E-3 Sentries more lethal than ever

One of the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron’s newest E-3G Sentries takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, flew with the 961st AACS to see the new Block 40/45 system, a new user interface, and how it works in real time.

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PACAF Airmen enter AF Spark Tank Semi Finals

A panel of nearly 30 subject matter experts from across the Department of the Air Force met Nov. 16, 2021, at the Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center in Arlington, Va. and via a virtual teleconferencing platform to conduct the Spark Tank 2022 quarterfinals. Only the top 8% percent of ideas were selected to compete in the semifinals scheduled for Jan. 6, 2022.

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374th Airlift Wing and allies support the 70th Anniversary of Operation Christmas Drop

U.S. Air Force crew members take a group photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-130J assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, before the last day of flights to drop bundles during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Dec. 10, 2021. OCD is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation, beginning in 1952. Today, airdrop operations include more than 55 islands throughout the Pacific.

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374th Airlift Wing and allies support the 70th Anniversary of Operation Christmas Drop

Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, waves after pushing out bundles during the 70th Anniversary of Operation Christmas Drop near Asor, Dec. 5, 2021. OCD is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian aid and disaster relief training mission and provides relief to more than 55 islands throughout the Pacific. Operations such as OCD provide the U.S. and its partners the opportunity to enhance joint operational capabilities and maintain preparedness for real-world emergencies.

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70th Annual Operation Christmas Drop kicks off Dec. 6 in Guam

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 734th Air Mobility Squadron, 44th Aerial Port Squadron and the 374th Airlift Wing unload humanitarian supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, deployed from Yokota Air Base, Japan, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 1, 2021. Over the course of 10 days, crews will airdrop donated food, supplies, educational materials, and tools to 55 islanders throughout the South-Eastern Pacific, including the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

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Trilateral Meeting with ROK First Vice Foreign Minister and Japanese

Ford Campbell, right, receives the pediatric version of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18th 2021. In accordance with Yokota’s mission to attain the highest safety and vaccination rates possible, the 374th Medical Group held a vaccination line specifically for children ages 5 to 11.

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18th Wing completes super surge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sebastian Coburn, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, communicates with ground crew during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. 18th Wing fighter squadrons can fly more than 100 sorties a day while conducting surge operations, honing air-to-air tactics and advanced combat maneuvers.

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18th Wing completes super surge

Airman 1st Class Connor Perkins, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, salutes a departing pilot during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Increased flying operations during the super surge exercise provide valuable experience for maintenance personnel, simulating the fast-paced environment they would face in a deployed location.

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U.S. military supports Seoul ADEX 21 with aerial demonstrations, static displays

A U.S. military member watches as the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles perform during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2021 at Seoul Air Base, ROK, Oct. 18. Seoul ADEX 21 is the largest, most comprehensive event of its kind in Northeast Asia, attracting aviation and industry professionals, key defense personnel, aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike.

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B-1B Lancers deploy in support of Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force mission

Airmen from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., watch as a B-1B Lancer lands at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Oct. 17, 2021. The U.S. Air Force routinely deploys a variety of aircraft and units throughout the Indo-Pacific area of operations in support of geographic combatant command objectives and training.

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Eielson AFB F-35s participate in WSEP, make strides towards first IOC squadron in PACAF

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Jones, 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, salutes a pilot during a launch at Tyndall AFB, Florida, Oct. 15, 2021. The 356th AMU arrived at Tyndall in support of the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group’s Weapons System Evaluation Program, an exercise held regularly, where aircraft and pilots across the Department of Defense are evaluated on combat capabilities during air-to-air operations.

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PACAF commander takes CSAF Action Order B to heart, accelerates change within Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, gives opening remarks during the PACAF Fall Commander’s Conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 28, 2021. The conference provided an avenue for Wing and Numbered Air Forces commanders and command chiefs to collaborate and discuss key topics within the Indo-Pacific region.

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, coins Staff Sgt. Joseph Catoggio, 18th Communications Squadron cyber transport supervisor, congratulating him on his accomplishments at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2021. The U.S. Air Force posture in Japan provides a ready and lethal capability that deters adversary aggression, protects the homeland, aids in Japan's defense and enhances regional peace and security.

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PACAF celebrates Air Force Heritage during 74th Anniversary Even

U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen from the 15th Wing Honor Guard prepare to present the colors during a 74th Air Force Birthday Celebration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2021. The 15 th Wing Honor guard has the responsibility of representing the U.S. Air Force throughout the Hawaiian Islands with an area of responsibility that covers more than 6,000 miles and performs a wide range of ceremonial and memorial services throughout the state.

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PACAF hosts annual India Executive Steering Group Conference

Indian Air Force Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Vice Chief of the Air Staff takes part in discussions during the annual India Executive Steering Group conference held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 9, 2021. The executive-level conference is held in the U.S. or India and allows senior leaders to discuss and co-develop plans for future engagements.

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PACAF kicks off PACS-21

Four Hawaii F-22 Raptors and a C-17 Globemaster III from the 535th Airlift Squadron conduct a flyover of the opening ceremony for the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium 2021(PACS21) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 31, 2021. Air Chiefs from 15 countries participated in PACS 21 which aims to strengthen alliances and partnerships throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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