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  • Orient Shield 25: Tactical Maneuver Training

    Sep 24 2025
    250919-A-KM154-1018
    NIIGATA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2025) — U.S. Army Missouri National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment and Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel conduct tactical maneuver training as part of Orient Shield 25 at Sekiyama Training Area, Niigata, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Orient Shield 25 is a large-scale U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Australian’s field exercise that focuses on converging U.S. Army Multi-Domain Operations and JGSDF Cross-Domain Operations through bilateral field training and live fire exercises that focus on a dynamic forward posture, enhancing tactical skills and interoperability. Now in its 40th iteration, OS25 underscores the ironclad commitment by the United States, Japan and Australia to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniela Lechuga Liggio)

  • U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members refuel AH-64 Apaches with MV-22B Ospreys

    Sep 24 2025
    250919-M-AD637-1205
    IE SHIMA, Japan (Sept. 24, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing perform a hot seat switch during Resolute Dragon 25 on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale

  • U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members refuel AH-64 Apaches with MV-22B Ospreys

    Sep 23 2025
    250919-M-AD637-1151
    IE SHIMA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Goodrich, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a signal for refueling during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 on Ie Shima, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Goodrich is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

  • Navy and Marine jets fly at MCAS Iwakuni

    Sep 22 2025
    YAMAGUCHI, Japan
    IWAKUNI, Japan (Sept. 22, 2025) — A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II jet with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing 5, conducts field carrier landing practice at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Pilots aboard various aircraft at MCAS Iwakuni have to accumulate the required quantity of flying hours every month to maintain proficiency and expertise with their airframe via daily flight activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)

  • Freedom Edge 25

    Sep 19 2025
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 16, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Freedom Edge 25 over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2025. Freedom Edge demonstrates the trilateral defense cooperation’s ability to achieve peace through strength on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

  • RD 25 | 12th LCT and 8th Division Execute a Bilateral Live-Fire Range

    Sep 19 2025
    250915-M-AO948-1141
    OITA, Japan (Sept. 15) — U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fire the FGM-148 Javelin during Resolute Dragon 25 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye

  • U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force operate forward arming, refueling point

    Sep 18 2025
    250912-M-JH235-1064
    JGSDF CAMP METABARU, Japan (Sep. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies over Saga Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025, during exercise JGSDF CAMP METABARU, Japan (Sep. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies over Saga Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025, during exercise Resolute Dragon 25. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise strengthens the command, control, and multidomain maneuver capabilities of Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, focusing on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila) . Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise strengthens the command, control, and multidomain maneuver capabilities of Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, focusing on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila)

  • RD25 | 12th Littoral Combat Team Mortar Range

    Sep 17 2025
    250913-M-AO948-1174
    OITA, Japan (Sep. 13, 2025) — U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, wait for a fire mission during Resolute Dragon 25 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 13, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

  • U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea navies sail during Exercise Freedom Edge in U.S. 7th Fleet

    Sep 17 2025
    250916-N-SF508-1872
    U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25, Sept. 16. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate a shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki)

  • Every Jump Matters: 31st RQS enhances rescue readiness at Yokota

    Sep 16 2025
    250827-F-KO634-1107
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Aug. 27, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, jumps off a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, above Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The squadron spent a week conducting a routine free-fall parachute training to stay current on their parachute certifications, ensuring they remain ready for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

  • USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Joint Army AH-64E Apache Helicopter Exercise

    Sep 15 2025
    250911-N-TW227-1117
    PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2025) — Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ashley Oscar, from Atlanta, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Korie Espenschied, from Beach City, Ohio, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe a U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter from the 2nd Squadron, 6th Calvary Regiment assigned to the 25th CAB take off from the flight deck of the America during a joint aviation training exercise with the U.S. Army, boosting interoperability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region Sept. 11. America is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth)

  • U.S., Japan forces fly together during Resolute Dragon 25

    Sep 15 2025
    250912-M-AD637-1225
    KAGOSHIMA, Japan (Sept. 12, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fly in formation during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 off of the coast of Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

  • VMM-262 arrives at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base

    Sep 12 2025
    KANOYA AIR BASE
    KANOYA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 8, 2025) — A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing guides an MV-22B Osprey after landing at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 8, 2025. The squadron arrived in preparation for Resolute Dragon 25, an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and JSDF personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa)

  • Team Andersen honors 9/11’s 24th anniversary, remembers the fallen

    Sep 11 2025
    250911-F-TM624-1014.
    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Sept. 11, 2025) — A honor guard consisting the Guam Police Department, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and a 36th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, present the colors during a Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 11, 2025. The ceremony included a moment of silence at 0846 in remembrance of the attacks on the World Trade Center, as well as remarks to honor the resilience and sacrifice first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin)

  • Marines with MWSS-172, HMH-462 fly in formation

    Sep 10 2025
    250908-M-VH905-1094
    OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 8, 2025) — U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2025. The formation flight was held to demonstrate readiness for the upcoming exercise Resolute Dragon 25. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise across Japan, including the Southwest Islands, that strengthens the command, control and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III MEF and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army personnel, alongside representatives across the U.S. and Japanese Joint Force, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thalia Rivera)

  • USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Flight Operations

    Sep 10 2025
    250907-N-TW227-1217
    PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2025) — A CH-47F Chinook helicopter assigned to the U.S. Army 25th Combat Aviation Brigade takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7. USS America (LHA 6) is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth)

  • 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division conducts Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft training with USS Ohio (SSGN 726)

    Sep 09 2025
    250903-N-BD484-1054
    PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2025) — U.S. Marines with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct combat rubber reconnaissance craft training with the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726), in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 3, 2025. The exercise is part of ongoing III Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 7th Fleet efforts to provide flexible, forward-postured and quick-response options to combatant commanders. Ohio is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elijah Webb)

  • MRF-D 25.3: VMM-363’s MV-22B Ospreys arrive to USS Miguel Keith

    Sep 09 2025
    250829-M-LO454-1755
    PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 29, 2025) — U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, wait for a fire mission during Resolute Dragon 25 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 13, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

  • III MEF Support Battalion executes live-fire machine gun range

    Sep 08 2025
    250820-M-EJ408-1171
    CAMP HANSEN, Japan (Aug. 20, 2025) — U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion (MSB), III MEF Information Group, fire an M240B machine gun during a live-fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 20, 2025. The machine gun range served to maintain III MSB’s proficiency in employing crew-served weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart)

  • Super Garuda Shield 25: U.S., Dutch, Japanese forces conduct close quarter battle drills

    Sep 08 2025
    250827-M-LQ016-1325
    JAKARTA, Indonesia (Aug. 2025) — U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, a Royal Dutch Marine, an Indonesian Marine, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier run across the street during close quarters battle drills during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 27, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, and cooperation. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command gallery

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MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority on September 18, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits the Pacific International Inc. dock on September 18, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits the Pacific International Inc. dock on September 18, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, meets with RMI President Hilda Heine, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kalani Kaneko, and National Security Adviser Christopher deBrum, Republic of Marshall Islands on September 18, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevail ing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero gives the opening remarks at the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives the keynote address at the Guam defense forum, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives the keynote address at the Guam defense forum, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero answer questions at the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero answer questions during the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
PORT Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, attends Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary Independence celebration in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 16, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, greets the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard detachment in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 15, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea
The groundbreaking ceremony for the landmark fuel storage facility marked a significant step forward in the U.S.-PNG partnership, highlighting the shared benefits of the U.S.-PNG Defense Cooperation Agreement and reaffirming both nations’ joint commitment to regional stability. USINDOPACOM remains steadfastly committed to enhancing stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict.
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to launch 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16 and a crew of 45 Airmen from various squadrons simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. The designated location is not regularly used and not optimized for advanced operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Jordan, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, hands Tomoaki Miura, a 35th CES electrical technician, a high voltage porcelain insulator at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Typically, high voltage line replacement is a contracted project; however, the 35th CES electrical shop seized the opportunity for their Airmen to receive on the job training while working side by side with their JASDF counterparts. Not only did U.S. and JASDF Airmen benefit from completing the project as a team but it also saved the Air Force 90,000 dollars.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force members of the base honor guard post the colors during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Col. Kristopher W. Struve, relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing to Col. Jesse J. Friedel during the official ceremony.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neallani Ramez, 35th Medical Operations Squadron allergy and immunization clinic NCO in charge, operates a concrete saw during a Multi-Capable Airmen event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2020. MCA events train Airmen to support the Agile Combat Employment concept. ACE promotes cohesiveness and teamwork across the 35th Fighter Wing with the added value of learning different skillsets outside of Airmen’s primary duties.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force Airmen from 36th Airlift Squadron and the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to off-load over 9,000 pounds of mail from a C-130J Super Hercules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2020. Since COVID-19, regularly scheduled training missions have decreased. The airland training allowed new loadmasters to progress with their on-the-job upgrade training. Routinely the 36th AS missions involve cargo being air dropped. Airdrop and airland have some similar elements as far as loading goes on the ground but the offloading portion is what differs.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, waves to members of Team Misawa during a community parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2020. The parade served as a way to enhance community resiliency in the face of COVID-19, highlight first responders and celebrate Edgren High School seniors.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Leon, a 35th Force Support Squadron postal clerk, moves mail to the front of the truck to be unloaded at Aomori Airport, Aomori, Japan, May 20, 2020. Due to COVID-19, postal operations gradually slowed down because of decreased stateside flights and Misawa airport suspending flights, leading all mail movement to Aomori airport instead. However, the 35th Logistics and Readiness Squadron ground transportation trucks stepped in and carried large amounts of mail in a single trip.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team crew chiefs stand at attention while Maj. Josiah Gaffney, the PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot, exits the aircraft following his certification flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2020. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team provides spectators a front row seat to the raw power and maneuverability of the F-16. One of the team's most important priorities when attending air shows is to engage with guests on a personal level. The team members dedicate several hours answering people's questions, signing autographs and taking pictures.
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air National Guardsmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to load an R-11 fuel truck on a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2020. Capabilities such as a tactical airlift by a C-130J of an R-11 fuel truck provides Pacific Air Forces’ bases global reach and agility in the Indo-Pacific region by ensuring forces are able to rapidly maneuver throughout the theater to respond to any contingency or crisis.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., six F-16 Fighting Falcon and four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from Misawa Air Base, Japan fly in formation off the coast of Northern Japan as part of a combined Continuous Bomber Presence and Bomber Task Force mission Feb 4, 2020. Continuous Bomber Presence aircraft participation in events with other countries benefits U.S. national security interests without interfering with the ability to support current operations.
MANDAO, Indonesia
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, the Hawaii Air National Guard commander and Indonesia Air Force Air First Marshal Widyargo Ikoputra, the Iswahjudi Air Force Base commander, receives a brief from F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from both nations prior to the Cope West 19 closing ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 28. Over the course of the two-week exercise, the two services flew a combined total of 130 sorties, affording both countries the opportunity to exchange knowledge and tactical consideration in modern air combat warfare during close air support training and air-to-air fighter training. Simultaneously, eight subject-matter expert exchanges occurred across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)

 

 

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