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  • 8 AF leadership meets with JASDF, visits 35 FW

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, center, commander Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, views the flightline during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Leaders engaged directly with Airmen to better understand Bomber Task Force operations and

  • 35th FW Supports BTF 25-2

    BTF missions demonstrate achieved interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, showcasing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deter, deny and dominate adversary or competitor influence and aggression.

  • Air Force honors American Samoa during its 125th Flag Day

    Brig. Gen. Alan Matney, Reserve assistant to the U.S. Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, joined Pulaali’i Pula, Governor of American Samoa, Dr. Josh Green, Governor of Hawaii, and other dignitaries in commemorating the 125th American Samoa Flag Day celebration in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April

  • Behind the Flight: AFE powers BTF readiness

    From bright and early in the morning to late in the night, the B-1B Lancer and its aircrew soar in the sky, working with allies to deter aggression. Aircrew operates anytime, anywhere to defend U.S. interests and support U.S. allies. Who verifies that aircrew's equipment is operable and up to par

  • Seventh Air Force to extend Super Squadron test for second year, expand scope

    Seventh Air Force is set to extend its “Super Squadron” test for a second phase in October 2025 after recently receiving approval by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The extension will establish a second super squadron here, with 31 assigned F-16 Fighting Falcons. The aircraft and approximately

  • Kadena KC-135s enable US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

    U.S. Airmen conduct aerial refueling operations off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 involved U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater. Operating across such a vast area was made feasible and more effective by aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff

  • Hawaiʻi State officials gain insight into Air and Space missions

    State of Hawaiʻi representatives and DoD personnel look out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, during a mission off the coast of the state of Hawaiʻi, April 17, 2025. The flight showcased the importance of the Air Force and Space Force mission in Hawaiʻi and its

  • B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

    A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and operate with allies and partners in joint and coalition exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma