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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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US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks

U.S. Space Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force senior leaders conducted a Space Engagement Talks meeting in Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2023. Topics discussed included space domain awareness, space intelligence, training and education, workforce buildout, capability development, and Space Forces Indo-Pacific coordination. (U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

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US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks

U.S. Space Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force senior leaders conducted a Space Engagement Talks meeting in Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2023. The Space Engagement Talk is a senior leader-level engagement intended to facilitate unity of effort across both organizations. (U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

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US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks

U.S. Space Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force senior leaders conducted a Space Engagement Talks meeting in Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2023. This was the first U.S.-Japan SET, which established a forum for key stakeholders of both nations to conduct discussions on enhancing the space security relationship. (U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

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US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks

U.S. Space Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force senior leaders pose for a photo during a Space Engagement Talks meeting in Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2023. As part of the visit, the U.S. delegation visited JASDF’s Space Operations Group at Fuchu Air Base, where they received a mission brief, operations floor tour, and an update on the development of JASDF’s space operations units. (U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

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US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks

U.S. Space Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force senior leaders pose for a photo during a Space Engagement Talks meeting in Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2023. This was the first U.S.-Japan SET, which established a forum for key stakeholders of both nations to conduct discussions on enhancing the space security relationship. (U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

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US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks

Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir, United States Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, partakes in a gift exchange with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Hiroaki Sakanashi, Director General of Defense Planning and Policy, during a Space Engagement Talks meeting in Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2023. Following the SET, the teams conducted working group discussions to dive deeper into space engagement topics and identify actionable steps after the event. (U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

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Pacific Air Forces host US, Japan Civil Engineer Key Leader Engagement forum

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Osborne, left, Pacific Air Forces Civil Engineering Division chief, meets with Japan Air Self Defense Force Col. Mitsuhiko Shintaku, right, Air Staff Office Civil Engineer Division deputy director, upon arrival to PACAF headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on March 28, 2023. Delegates from the JASDF took part in a Key Leader Engagement which focused on discussions for setting the theater and pre-positioning, infrastructure needs and possible construction opportunities, and review of 5-year plans on capability building / shaping interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Pacific Air Forces host US, Japan Civil Engineer Key Leader Engagement forum

Japan Air Self Defense Force Col. Koji Mori, left, Air Defense Command Civil Engineer Division chief, and Col. Mitsuhiko Shintaku, right, Air Staff Office Civil Engineer Division deputy director, sit in an Austere Environment Reconnaissance and Surveillance platform during a bilateral Key Leader Engagement with Pacific Air Force leaders at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 29, 2023. The AERS platform is a Utility Task Vehicle equipped with sensors and other detection tools to help analyze and combat Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Pacific Air Forces host US, Japan Civil Engineer Key Leader Engagement forum

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Casandra Nevins, Pacific Air Forces Emergency Management command functional manager, familiarizes Japan Air Self Defense Force Civil Engineering leaders on USAF emergency management processes and organizations at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 29, 2023. Airmen from PACAF and JASDF participated in a Key Leader Engagement to have civil engineering focused discussions about setting the theater, infrastructure needs, construction opportunities, and review of 5-year plans on capability building/shaping interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Pacific Air Forces host US, Japan Civil Engineer Key Leader Engagement forum

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force Airmen pose for a photo after attending a briefing during a bilateral U.S./Japan Key Leader Engagement event at Pacific Air Force headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 28, 2023. Attendees were leaders within their respective Civil Engineering career-fields who met to discuss CE challenges and training opportunities within the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Pacific Air Forces host US, Japan Civil Engineer Key Leader Engagement forum

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force Airmen attend a briefing during a bilateral U.S./Japan Key Leader Engagement event at Pacific Air Force headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 28, 2023. Attendees were leaders within their respective Civil Engineering career-fields who met to discuss CE challenges and training opportunities within the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Indo-Pacific Allies and partners solidify relations, ready for future during Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit

Warrant Officer of the New Zealand Air Force Kerry Williams speaks with Japan Air Self Defense Force Technical Sergeant Masashi Yoneda, Senior Enlisted Advisor of the JASDF Warrant Officer Osamu Kai, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kenichi Watanabe, Air Force Central Command supply manager, during the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit 2022 in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2022. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass hosted SELIS to further dialogues that secure our common interests and promote shared values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Gena Armstrong)

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