Yokota Airmen deliver school supplies to Indonesian school

BINGUANG DISTRICT, Indonesia -- Chief Master Sgt. Terry Webb, First Sergeant with the Cope West 11 detachment from Yokota Air Base, Japan, gives school supplies to an Indonesian schoolgirl during a goodwill visit to the Negri Warakas No. 3 Elementary School in Binguang district, Indonesia, June 23, 2011. Visiting local Indonesian schools has become tradition for Yokota's Cope West teams, with Airmen gathering donations from the base community prior to departing from their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

Yokota Airmen deliver school supplies to Indonesian school

BINGUANG DISTRICT, Indonesia -- Lt. Col. Pete Kelley, Commander of the Cope West 11 detachment from Yokota Air Base, Japan, speaks to students from the Negri Warakas No. 3 Elementary School in Binguang district, Indonesia, June 23, 2011. Yokota Airmen delivered more than $1,200 worth of school supplies and sports equipment to the school during a goodwill visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

Northern Edge heats up

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Firefighters from the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson complete rescue training June 17, 2011. In addition to maintaining the same training qualifications as civilian firefighters, the Airmen must learn how to rescue aviators from the various aircraft participating in Exercise Northern Edge 11. More than 6,000 servicemembers and 150 aircraft are participating in Alaska's largest military training exercise. (Photo by Marine Cpl. Marionne T. Mangrum)

Northern Edge heats up

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Firefighters from the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson complete rescue training June 17, 2011. In addition to maintaining the same training qualifications as civilian firefighters, the Airmen must learn how to rescue aviators from the various aircraft participating in Exercise Northern Edge 11. More than 6,000 servicemembers and 150 aircraft are participating in Alaska's largest military training exercise. (Photo by Marine Cpl. Marionne T. Mangrum)

Yokota Airmen teach new rigging techniques at Cope West

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- Airman 1st Class Brandon Jenkins, a rigger with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Combat Mobility Flight works with an Indonesian Air Force rigger to build a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle during a rigging lesson at Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 22, 2011. The training seminar, one of several scheduled during the exercise, was designed to encourage information exchange between US and Indonesian forces and promote better interoperability for future combined missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

Yokota Airmen teach new rigging techniques at Cope West

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- Airman 1st Class Brandon Jenkins, a rigger with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Combat Mobility Flight and a group of Indonesian Air Force and Army riggers admire their finished Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle during a rigging lesson at Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 22, 2011. The cargo rigging lesson was entirely hands-on with U.S. and Indonesian riggers working side-by-side to build an LCLA bundle, which is a newer type of pallet commonly used by U.S. forces to airdrop supplies quickly and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

U.S. Airmen, Indonesian Paratroopers prepare for first Cope West mission

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, carrying 22 Indonesian paratroopers prepares to take off on the first mission of Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 20, 2011. Three Yokota C-130 aircraft and more than 70 Yokota airmen, as well as one Indonesian Air Force C-130 participate in this week-long bilateral field training exercise which is designed to enhance the readiness and combined interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

U.S. Airmen, Indonesian Paratroopers prepare for first Cope West mission

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- Indonesian paratroopers prepare to board a C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, prior to thier first mission in Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 20, 2011. The combined training offered by this exercise will help prepare U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces to work together in promoting a peaceful Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

U.S. Airmen, Indonesian Paratroopers prepare for first Cope West mission

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- Staff Sgt. Bobby Jones, a flight engineer with the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, inspects a Yokota C-130 Hercules prior to its first mission in Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 20, 2011. During the exercise, U.S. and Indonesian Airmen exchange airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery techniques to enhance readiness and combined interoperability between both Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

U.S. Airmen, Indonesian Paratroopers prepare for first Cope West mission

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- Indonesian paratrooper equipment sits ready for use prior the first flight mission of Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 20, 2011. During the exercise, Airmen from Indonesia and the U.S. work side-by-side, both on the ground and in the air, to hone their skills for possible future real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

Until they are home: JPAC hosts arrival ceremony for World War II and Vietnam War remains

Joint military members from the island of Oahu transfer the remains of a U.S. service member, recovered by the Joint Pacific Accounting Command, during an arrival ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii June 17. Three flag draped caskets carried military members from World War II and the Vietnam War. The remains were recovered in Laos, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea. Following the ceremony with full military honors, the remains will be sent to JPAC's Central Identification Laboratory where forensic identification analysis will be conducted so the remains may be identified and returned to the members family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

Until they are home: JPAC hosts arrival ceremony for World War II and Vietnam War remains

Joint military members from the island of Oahu transfer the remains of a U.S. service member, recovered by the Joint Pacific Accounting Command, during an arrival ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii June 17. Three flag draped caskets carried military members from World War II and the Vietnam War. The remains were recovered in Laos, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea. Following the ceremony with full military honors, the remains will be sent to JPAC's Central Identification Laboratory where forensic identification analysis will be conducted so the remains may be identified and returned to the members family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

Marines keep an eye on the sky in Alaska

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron-1 discuss their participation in Exercise Northern Edge 11 at a three-dimensional air defense radar and communication satellite site here June 14, 2011. Soldiers from Company C 307, 59th Signal Battalion at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, helped the Marines set up the site. (Photo by Marine Cpl. Marionne T. Mangrum)

Joint JTAC and JFO training during Northern Edge

(From left to right) U.S. Army Private 1st Class Joshua LeJeune, acting Joint Fire Observer with the 1st Battalion "Airborne" 501st Infantry and Airman 1st Class Joshua Boley, a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) member with the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, both from the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, conduct Joint Terminal Attack (JTAC) and Joint Fire Observer (JFO) training during the Northern Edge Premier Joint Training Exercise, at Donnley Training Area, June 14. The terrain will provide a realistic environment for mobile land warfare and fighter aircraft from varying branches of service during this exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)

374th OG welcomes new commander

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jonathan Callahan, flying crew chief of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, reveals the name of the new 374th Operations Group commander, Col. David Gould II, on the 374th OG flagship during an assumption of command ceremony June 16, 2011, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

374th OG welcomes new commander

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. David Gould II, incoming commander of the 374th Operations Group, renders his first salute to the men and women of the 374th OG during the assumption of command ceremony June 16, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

Controllers step it up a notch during Northern Edge

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jorge Riviera, air traffic controller, issues flight clearances for fighter jets preparing to launch for in support of Exercise Northern Edge 11 in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 14. Northern Edge, Alaska's largest military training exercise, is designed to prepare joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rufus Hucks)

Northern Edge 2011 gears up at Eielson AFB

F-15E Strike Eagles await the next sortie during NORTHERN EDGE 2011 June 13, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. NORTHERN EDGE provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered joint forces ready for deployment worldwide and enables real world proficiency in detection and tracking of units at sea, in the air and on land, in response to multiple crises. The Strike Eagles are assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Northern Edge 2011 gears up at Eielson AFB

An F-15E Strike Eagle taxis on the ramp after completing the first sortie of NORTHERN EDGE 2011 June 13, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. NORTHERN EDGE 2011 is a joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, and enhance interoperability among the services. The Strike Eagle is assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Northern Edge 2011 gears up at Eielson AFB

Tech Sgt. Filmon Yosief inspects a helmet during NORTHERN EDGE 2011 June 13, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. NORTHERN EDGE provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered joint forces ready for deployment worldwide and enables real world proficiency in detection and tracking of units at sea, in the air and on land, in response to multiple crises. Sergeant Yosief is an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- Several members of Yokota Air Base, Japan, came out to pay their respects during the B-29 remembrance ceremony held in Shizuoka City, Japan, by pouring whiskey on the shrine June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945, when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- A Japan Self Defense Force member plays taps during the B-29 remembrance ceremony held in Shizuoka City, Japan, June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945, when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- Dr. Hiroya Sugano, host of the annual B-29 remembrance ceremony, welcomes guests with an opening speech at Shizuoka City, Japan, June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945 when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

Sheriff speaks to Korean police

GUNSAN CITY, Republic of Korea -- Ms. Yi Chom-Sok, 8th Security Forces Squadron Korean liaison, translates as Lt. Col. Mark Anarumo, 8th SFS commander, answers questions from the audience following his presentation to the Gunsan City Korean National Police on the routine activity theory here June 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Trisha Eldredge)