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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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Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, discusses the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy with Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Diego Yoshisaki, Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs senior enlisted advisor, at PACAF Headquarters, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 25, 2024. The discussion highlighted IPAFA’s success in fostering multinational collaboration and leadership development among Indo-Pacific air forces. Wiener expressed interest in replicating the program within AFCENT to strengthen partnerships and enhance seamless cooperation in multinational missions. The program focuses on leadership, cross-cultural competency, resilience, and mission command, making it a critical tool for advancing joint operations and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)
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Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Carl Newman, Pacific Air Forces’ new deputy commander, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike, PACAF Public Affairs Specialist, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 10, 2023. Newman reflected on the long tradition of partnership between Australia and the United States, and extended his gratitude for joining the PACAF team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric E. Flores)
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Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal, Carl Newman, Pacific Air Forces’ new deputy commander, sits at his desk during an interview, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 10, 2023. Newman reflected on the long tradition of partnership between Australia and the United States, and extended his gratitude for joining the PACAF team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric E. Flores)
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Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal, Carl Newman, Pacific Air Forces’ new deputy commander, ponders a question during an interview at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 10, 2023. Newman spoke about the long tradition of partnership between Australia and the United States, as well as his gratitude for joining the PACAF team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric E. Flores)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christine Ebio assigned to the 18th Medical Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, directs a Humvee for a patient transport during a Cope North 20 (CN20) mass casualty exercise at Rota, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb 20, 2020. Service members from the U.S., Royal Australian Air force, and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) honed their Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) skills by providing emergency medical care for simulated patients. Cope North enhances U.S. relations with regional allies and partners by demonstrating resolve to promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Curt Beach)
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Papua New Guinea Defence Force Maj. Bais Gwale, a Pacific Angel 19-4 dentist, puts gloves on prior to treating a patient at a health services outreach site in Lae, Papua New Guinea Sept. 9, 2019. Bais has been a practicing dentist, teacher and mentor for nearly five decades in the Papua New Guinea government and the local defence force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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Papua New Guinea Defence Force Maj. Bais Gwale, a Pacific Angel 19-4 dentist, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer Victor Chiquete, a PAC Angel 19-4 dental technician, extract a patient’s tooth at a health services outreach site in Lae, Papua New Guinea Sept. 9, 2019. Pacific Angel is multinational humanitarian assistance civil military engagement, improving military-to-military partnerships in the Pacific through medical health outreach, civic engineering projects and subject matter expert exchanges between U.S. service members, multinational militaries, non-governmental organizations, and PNG military and civilian participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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Members of the Pacific Angel 19-4 dental team tend to young patient at a health services outreach site in Lae, Papua New Guinea Sept. 9, 2019. Pacific Angel is multinational humanitarian assistance civil military engagement, improving military-to-military partnerships in the Pacific through medical health outreach, civic engineering projects and subject matter expert exchanges between U.S. service members, multinational militaries, non-governmental organizations, and PNG military and civilian participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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U.S. Navy LT Austin Stokes and U.S. Air Force Maj. Nicole Smith, both Pacific Angel 19-4 dentists, talk to a patient at the PAC ANGEL 19-4 health outreach site in Lae, Papua New Guinea Sept. 8, 2019. The health outreach site is comprised of five clinics including primary care, optometry, dental, physical therapy and pharmacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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F-35 multilateral conference sets stage for operational integration in Indo-Pacific

Republic of Korea Air Force Col. Junsun Lee, 17th Fighter Wing Air Operations Group commander, speaks to members of the Pacific F-35 Users Group Conference at Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 12, 2019. More than 80 personnel from the four nations discussed bed down and strategic concepts, operations, logistics, and sustainment topics, all building on the success of the March 2017 F-35 Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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F-35 multilateral conference sets stage for operational integration in Indo-Pacific

Republic of Korea Air Force Col. Junsun Lee, 17th Fighter Wing Air Operations Group commander, gives a country update briefing during the Pacific F-35 Users Group Conference at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2019. The Pacific F-35 Users Group Conference is a Pacific Air Forces-hosted event that brings together the four Pacific members of the F-35 program: Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, and United States. While attending the event, senior officers, warfighters and F-35 experts discussed a range of topics related to integrating the fifth-generation fighter into multilateral air operations in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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F-35 multilateral conference sets stage for operational integration in Indo-Pacific

Royal Australian Air Force GPCAPT. John Haly, Director, Air Combat Transition Office, gives a country update briefing during the Pacific F-35 Users Group Conference at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2019. This year’s theme is “operational integration in the Indo-Pacific” with topics covering security, interoperability, training, simulators, and logistics information systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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