Pacific Air Forces News

Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

DoD News — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:02:00 GMT

For the first time in history, a B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit are conducting integrated operational missions in the U.S. Pacific Command region. The bombers located at Andersen Air Force Base in support of Continuous Bomber Presence and Bomber Assurance and Deterrence missions. The CBP mission and BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region.

PACAF plans, executes Navy VAQ-138 ‘Growler’ Air Contingent operations at Clark Air Base

Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 01:30:00 GMT

Since their arrival June 15, the U.S. Navy detachment supporting four EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft officially begin their daily operations here June 20, 2016. The Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 expeditionary detachment will conduct operations that include training with Armed Forces of the Philippines (FA-50 aircraft pilots and providing support for routine operational missions that enhance regional maritime domain awareness.

PACAF, PACFLT coordinate arrival of VAQ-138 detachment in Philippines

DoD News — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:20:00 GMT

After coordination and planning efforts by U.S. Pacific Command’s Joint Force Air Component Command

Minnesota Air National Guard TSP arrives at Osan

Senior Airman Dillian Bamman — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:45:00 GMT

The 148th Fighter Wing from Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, deployed 12 F-16 aircraft to

PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Stratton — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:03:00 GMT

U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent began flying operations at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, with the successful launch of four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs and two HH-60G Pave Hawks.

PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Philippines

HQ Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:35:00 GMT

Pacific Air Forces Airmen stood up the first rotation of an Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, following a joint announcement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in Manila that highlighted several initiatives aimed to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations.

Eielson selected to receive operational F-35A aircraft

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:17:00 GMT

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, was selected as the new home for the Air Force’s first operational overseas F-35A Lightning IIs. Air Force officials chose Eielson AFB after a lengthy analysis of the location’s operational considerations, installation attributes, environmental factors and cost.

69th EBS takes off from Andersen AFB

DoD News — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:02:00 GMT

The U.S. conducts continuous bomber presence operations in the theater as part of a routine, forward

Exercise Cope Tiger 2016 enhances capabilities through team work

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:09:00 GMT

Readiness and continued development of multilateral interoperability remains a key priority for Indo-Asia-Pacific partners participating in the 22nd year of Exercise Cope Tiger, a joint multilateral field training exercise that began here March 7.

Kansas Coyotes refuel B-52 over Pacific

Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:59:00 GMT

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress connects to a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling

RQ-4 Global Hawk operates eyes in sky

Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:25:56 GMT

Several R-Q4 Global Hawks and approximately 40 support and operations personnel are deployed to

20th EBS supports CBP at Andersen

DoD News — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 02:14:00 GMT

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from

Whiteman Airmen, B-2s maintain readiness in Guam

Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr. — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:26:00 GMT

About 225 Airmen and three B-2 Spirits from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed here August

Whiteman AFB B-2 bombers deploy to Guam

DoD News — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:51:00 GMT

Three B-2 bombers and approximately 225 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to

36th FS continues its legacy

Senior Airman Kristin High — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 01:40:25 GMT

They are one of the oldest fighting squadrons in the U.S. Air Force with more than 90 years of

Wolf Pack tackles July heat during Exercise Beverly Midnight 15-4

Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:54:00 GMT

The sound of bugle calls echoed throughout the Wolf Pack as combat Airmen reacted, survived and

US, Aussies conduct joint refueling for Talisman Sabre 2015

Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 00:54:42 GMT

In support of Talisman Sabre 2015 exercise operations, members of the Royal Australian Air Force

Yokota trains airlift capabilities essential to Pacific region

DoD News — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:09:00 GMT

Ten C-130 Hercules aircraft, assigned the 36th Airlift Squadron here, took part in a training

320th STS recovers Soldiers during TS15

Senior Airmen Stephen Eigel — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:06:00 GMT

613th AOC synchronizes first USAF, RAAF non-stop C2 mission from Alaska to Australia

Master Sgt. Matthew McGovern — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 01:50:47 GMT

Airmen from the 613th Air Operations Center here were the nerve center for the movement of seven