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DoD participates in Vietnam Defense Expo 2024

U.S. Air Force Airmen hand out patches to Vietnamese citizens at the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at the Gia Lam Airport, Dec. 21, 2024. The U.S. is an Indo-Pacific nation and will remain engaged in the region, securing every opportunity to train alongside our Allies and partners to build interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey Bell)
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Members of the Vietnam People's Armed Forces and Vietnamese citizens attend the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at the Gia Lam Airport, Dec. 21, 2024. The U.S. is an Indo-Pacific nation and will remain engaged in the region, securing every opportunity to train alongside our Allies and partners to build interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey Bell)
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Vietnamese citizens observe U.S. Air Force assets at the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at the Gia Lam Airport, Dec. 21, 2024. The U.S. is an Indo-Pacific nation and will remain engaged in the region, securing every opportunity to train alongside our Allies and partners to build interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey Bell)
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Members of the Vietnam People's Armed Forces listen to a brief about the A-10 Thunderbolt II given by U.S. Air Force Capt. Cristian Alvarado, 25th Fighter Squadron flight commander during the Vietnam Defense Expo at the Gia Lam Airport, Dec. 19, 2024. This expanded partnership between the U.S. and Vietnam seeks to establish mutual understanding and chart a forward-looking path toward the opportunities and challenges in a rapidly evolving world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey Bell)
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U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Caleb Mathers, 25th Fighter Squadron crew chief, conducts a visual inspection of an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at the Gia Lam Airport, Dec. 19, 2024. Through events like the expo, the Department of Defense enhances their ability to work with allies and partners, building collective strength toward ensuring a peaceful and stable Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey Bell)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska takes off prior to a sortie as part of Red Flag-Alaska 18-2, June 11, 2018. Red Flag Alaska provides large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Winn)
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Air Contingent Philippines

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots walk back to the hangar at Clark Air Base, Philippines, after completing the final maritime domain awareness mission as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s first Air Contingent April 28, 2016. The pilots are deployed along with five A-10Cs, three HH-60G Pave Hawks and 200 Airmen to promote interoperability with Philippine counterparts and provide credible combat forces to the Indo-Asia-Pacific capable of a variety of missions 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. In addition to the AMDA missions over the past two weeks, the pilots flew an additional 24 sorties amounting to 59 hours of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)
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Air Contingent Philippines

Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft fly over Clark Air Base, Philippines, upon return from a maritime domain awareness mission April 28, 2016. The aircraft were based out of Clark Air Base, Philippines for the past two weeks as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s first Air Contingent. The air and maritime domain awareness missions promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness ensuring safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. The Air Contingent was stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government and afforded both countries an opportunity to strengthen ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)
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Navy Growlers prepped at Osan for Vigilant Ace 16

A Navy aviation electronics technician walks the spine of an EA-18G Growler as part of an inspection on the aircraft during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. The EA-18Gs are at Osan are from the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. The EA-18G's vast array of sensors and weapons provides the warfighter with a lethal and survivable weapon system to counter current and emerging threats. Exercise Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)
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Vigilant Ace 16: 25th AMU gets the ball rolling

Senior Airman Kameron Whitener and Airman 1st Class Brandon Jones, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members, prepare to load 30 millimeter rounds onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. Each team has three Airmen who are all responsible for different portions of the load. The one-man is the supervisor, the two-man is responsible for tools and aircraft preparation and the three-man is responsible for driving the jammer and munitions preparation. Without each member, the crews would not be able to properly load munitions in the safest way possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)
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Vigilant Ace 16: 25th AMU gets the ball rolling

Weapons load crew team Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load munitions onto A-10 Thunderbolt IIs during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. The munitions Airmen can load up to 16,000 pounds of mixed ordnance onto the A-10 airframe. The A-10 is powered by two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofan engines producing 9,065 pounds of thrust each, and the A-10 is capable of reaching speeds of 450 nautical miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)
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Vigilant Ace 16: 25th AMU gets the ball rolling

Staff Sgt.Woodrow Walkup and Senior Airman Kameron Whitener, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members, prepare to load 30 millimeter rounds onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. The A-10 is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform, capable of carrying up to 16,000 pounds of munitions including the 30 millimeter cannon which can penetrate tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)
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Vigilant Ace 16: 25th AMU gets the ball rolling

Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load munitions onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. Exercises such as this help test team Osan's ability to survive and operate in wartime constraints. The weapons Airmen from the 25th AMU are responsible for 10 varieties of conventional munitions that can be loaded onto the A-10 frame. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)
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Vigilant Ace 16: 25th AMU gets the ball rolling

Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, tightens arming wire on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. The arming wire holds the guided bomb unit in place until proper aerial release. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)
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Vigilant Ace 16: 25th AMU gets the ball rolling

Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker and Senior Airman Nathan Smith, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members, drive a guided bomb unit to be loaded onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. The weapons section of the 25th AMU is responsible for the maintenance and loading of various missiles, pylons, and other armament systems onto the A-10 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)
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Vigilant Ace 16: 25th AMU gets the ball rolling

Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, tightens a guided bomb unit onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. The A-10 can hold up to 16,000 pounds of mixed ordnance, employing a wide variety of conventional munitions including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions, rockets, illumination flares and the 30 millimeter cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)
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Four ship of A-10s land at Osan Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2015, following a close air support training sortie. The A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions, wind corrected munitions dispenser, AGM-65 Maverick and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, rockets, illumination flares, and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Robert Howard/Released)
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Four ship of A-10s land at Osan Air Base

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 25th Fighter Squadron land at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2015, following a close air support training sortie. The A-10 is a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform capable of surviving direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles up to 23mm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Robert Howard/Released)
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Four ship of A-10s land at Osan Air Base

A U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2015, following a close air support training sortie. The A-10 is capable of a variety of missions, to include close air support, airborne forward air control, and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Robert Howard/Released)
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Anderson Airmen build communications for dislocated Osan squadrons

Tech. Sgt. Olandre L. Edwards, 644th Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions supervisor, adjusts sand bags on an antenna stand as part of a preventative-maintenance inspection to ensure reliable radio communications are maintained. The 644th CBCS is in place at Suwon Air Base, Japan, from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, to help set up and maintain temporary communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards-Released/Released)
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