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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, speaks to Airmen and attendees during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)
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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, and Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, outgoing 5th Air Force commander stand during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)
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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)
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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan commander and outgoing 5th Air Force commander, relinquishes the guidon to Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. The separation of 5AF will strengthen the command-and-control framework to enable seamless coordination of operations and capabilities, allowing for greater interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)
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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force, and 374th Airlift Wing members assemble for a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. USFJ and 5AF dual-commander position was separated, strengthening the command-and-control framework to enable seamless coordination of operations and capabilities, allowing for greater interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)
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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, renders the first salute as commander during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. 5 AF's commander separation is designed to enable more flexible joint and bilateral operations with the JASDF. This shift to a more distributed and resilient posture will enhance the alliance's ability to deter threats and respond to crises together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)
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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. A dedicated commander will optimize coordination with Pacific Air Forces, allowing leadership to focus exclusively on ensuring 5 AF's capabilities and readiness are in lockstep with the broader strategy set by PACAF in Hawaii, creating a more cohesive air command structure in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)
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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, speaks during the 5th Air Force change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. A dedicated commander will optimize coordination with Pacific Air Forces, allowing leadership to focus exclusively on ensuring 5 AF's capabilities and readiness are in lockstep with the broader strategy set by PACAF in Hawaii, creating a more cohesive air command structure in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)
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U.S. Bombers, Fighters Fly in International Airspace East of North Korea

A fully-armed U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 23, 2017. Through air refueling operations, U.S. Air Force and allied aircraft have the capability to eliminate threats and promote security across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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U.S. Bombers, Fighters Fly in International Airspace East of North Korea

A fully-armed U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 23, 2017. Kadena Air Base F-15s escorted U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers executing a mission east of North Korea, demonstrating the U.S. resolve and a clear message that the President has many military options to defeat any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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U.S. Bombers, Fighters Fly in International Airspace East of North Korea

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive an in-flight over the Pacific Ocean, refuel Sept. 23, 2017. The 18th Wing operates a fleet of more than 80 combat-ready aircraft to perform air superiority, aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, and combat search and rescue to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Tropic ACE observers collaborate on fueling the future

Members from the U.S. Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force, observe and discuss fueling operations during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 29, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. service members of the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Japan, fuel a 31st Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. service members of the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Japan, fuel a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle during exercise Tropic ACE Sept. 1, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Misty Crowsey, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 bulk fuels specialist, stationed at Camp Foster, Japan, explains a fuel pump setup to Airmen of the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 set up a fuel pump during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alberto Marquez, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, bulk fuel specialist, assigned to Camp Foster, Japan, explains a fuel pump setup to Airmen of the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. service members of the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Japan, move a fuel bladder during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, stationed at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, carry a fuel bladder during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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