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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Thompson, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, uses a chain to strap down a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle to a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing assisted the Government of Japan by airlifting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to the island of Kyushu in response of the recent earthquakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle sits strapped down in a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. Two C-130s from Yokota Air Base, Japan picked up four vehicles and eight JGSDF members and flew them to the island of Kyushu to assist in disaster relief operations following a series of earthquakes that struck Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Kunsan launches Exercise Max Thunder 16

Republic of Korea air force F-15Ks from the 11th Fighter Wing, Daegu Air Base, ROK, prepare for flight as a KF-16 from the 20th Fighter Wing, Seosan Air Base, ROK takes off on the runway during Max Thunder 16 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2016. Exercise Max Thunder is part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Yokota relief to Kyushu region

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing sent two aircraft in support of the Government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in the Kyushu region recently. The aircraft transported heavy vehicles and personnel from Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido to Kyushu. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Yokota relief to Kyushu region

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing sent two aircraft in support of the Government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in the Kyushu region recently. The aircraft transported heavy vehicles and personnel from Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido to Kyushu. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Air assets flank A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs stayed supporting a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent provides opportunities to expand cooperation and interoperability with Philippine counterparts and reassure partners and allies of the United States' commitment in the region. The five A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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A-10Cs ready for deployment

Three of five U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs are part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region that provides credible combat forces to the region capable of a variety of mission including force projection, air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Sunsets over A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent's first iteration is comprised of five A-10Cs, three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. The A-10C were chosen as they were already in place supporting Exercise Balikatan 16 and have a proven record operating out of short and austere airstrips, provide a flexible range of capabilities, and have a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations the air contingent will conduct. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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COMPACAF attends the 75 Years of Women in Service celebration at RNZAF Base Ohakea

Gen. Lori Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, smiles with Royal New Zealand Air Force veterans who attended the 75 Years of Women in Service celebration at RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand March 4, 2016. The base visit and her remarks at the celebration were part of Robinson’s two-week visit to New Zealand and Australia, which served to improve relations with both nations and reaffirmed PACAF’s commitment to the rebalance in the Pacific. (RNZAF courtesy photo)

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Post-flight procedures

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline after a sortie during a two-day surge exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2016. During surge operations, the 35th Fighter Wing demonstrated their ability to generate aircraft in a combat-like scenario with an increase in sorties from between 10 to 20 each day, to approximately 70. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Taxiing down runway

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the flightline during a surge operation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2016. The exercise was conducted to validate the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate aircraft in a simulated combat scenario, with more than 70 sorties per fighter squadron being flown each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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F-16 maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Lacy, a crew chief with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, places probe covers on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a surge operation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2016. Crew chiefs perform post-flight inspections to ensure the F-16 remains capable of performing suppression of enemy air defense tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Loading F-16s

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a two-day surge exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2016. Along with standard maintenance to aircraft before and after flight, weapons load crew teams armed the aircraft to simulate a combat environment. During deployed operations, loading is essential for the F-16’s air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and LC-130 Hercules aircraft sit on the ramp at Christchurch, New Zealand, during a previous iteration of Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation. (Courtesy photo)

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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III sits at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during a previous iteration of Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation. (Courtesy photo)

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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

A U.S. Air Force LC-130 Hercules from the 109th Airlift Wing with the New York Air National Guard, sits on the ramp at Christchurch, New Zealand, Jan. 13, 2016, during Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation. (Courtesy photo)

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B-2 Spirit crews perform engine running crew change in Australia

Royal Australian Air Force pilots watch as U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber crews, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., perform an engine running crew change at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, March 22, 2016. The B-2 was one of three that were deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region from March 8 through 29 to enhance bomber crew readiness and proficiency and to integrate capabilities with key regional partners. U.S. Strategic Command bombers regularly rotate through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct theater security cooperation engagements with U.S. allies and partners and demonstrate a shared commitment to promoting security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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B-2 Spirit crews perform engine running crew change in Australia

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Dudley, a security forces response member with the 509th Security Forces Squadron, guards a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, March 22, 2016, while aircrews conduct an engine running crew change. The B-2 was one of three that were deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region from March 8 through 29 to enhance bomber crew readiness and proficiency and to integrate capabilities with key regional partners. U.S. Strategic Command bombers regularly rotate through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct theater security cooperation engagements with U.S. allies and partners and demonstrate a shared commitment to promoting security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/ Released)

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B-2 Spirit crews perform engine running crew change in Australia

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, March 22, 2016, following an engine running crew change. The B-2 was one of three that were deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region from March 8 through 29 to enhance bomber crew readiness and proficiency and to integrate capabilities with key regional partners. U.S. Strategic Command bombers regularly rotate through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct theater security cooperation engagements with U.S. allies and partners and demonstrate a shared commitment to promoting security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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B-2 Spirit crews perform engine running crew change in Australia

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, March 22, 2016, in order to perform an engine running crew change. The B-2 was one of three that were deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region from March 8 through 29 to enhance bomber crew readiness and proficiency and to integrate capabilities with key regional partners. U.S. Strategic Command bombers regularly rotate through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct theater security cooperation engagements with U.S. allies and partners and demonstrate a shared commitment to promoting security and stability in the region (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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