28 July 2020 Yokota Receives a C-130J Weapons System Training Simulator YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- After 2 years of construction, what appears a large white box with cables now provides Yokota Air Base, Japan with a fully functional C-130J Super Hercules Weapons System Training simulator.“It’s been a long time coming but this moment means so much for our training...
28 July 2020 DEI_DOD Supports Women, Peace and Security Act, Official Says WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department fully supports the whole-of-government implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Act through the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace and Security and the supporting plans, and views this initiative as essential for U.S. national security, a senior staff member...
28 July 2020 Hurricane Hunters fly first Pacific hurricane KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Hawaii -- The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrews flew five weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Douglas, the first hurricane in the Pacific, July 24-27, 2020, collecting data to assist Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters.The 53rd Weather...
27 July 2020 Eielson Fighters Fly South for Training, Boost Interoperability with Alaska Partners EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- In these uncertain times, day-to-day routines for people across the globe have been upended. There are many things that remain unclear yet even in the face of challenges like a runway closure amidst a global health pandemic, the Iceman Team perseveres.The Wing...
27 July 2020 U.S. Military Donates Additional Php11 Million in Medical Supplies to Philippine Frontliners MANILA, Philippines -- U.S. Army and Marine Corps service members delivered an additional Php11.4 million ($230,600) in personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies to hospitals in 11 cities across the Philippines, working in partnership with the Philippine Air Force, Army, and Coast...