Pacific Air Forces News

International Partners Convene in Guam for Multilateral SHORAD Symposium

Courtesy article — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:31:00 GMT

In a significant move to bolster regional security, representatives from 11 allied and partner nations, along with members of the U.S. Armed Forces and civilian organizations, gathered in Guam for the second annual Multilateral Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) Symposium, August 3-6, 2026.

PRESS RELEASE: Red Flag Alaska 26-3 prepares to kick off

Pentagon News — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:46:54 GMT

Red Flag-Alaska 26-3, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin August 13, 2026, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through August 28, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated deployed environment. 

IPAFA introduces combined field exercise, strengthens strategic readiness through mutual trust

Staff Sgt. Melody Bordeaux — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:39:00 GMT

Multinational enlisted leaders graduated from the Inter-Pacific Junior Enlisted Leader Forum, hosted by the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 27, 2026.

Air Force announces Outstanding Airmen for 2026

Pentagon News — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:04:00 GMT

Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Set to Conclude 7th Annual Integrated Air & Missile Defense Academy

Courtesy — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:28:16 GMT

The United States and the Republic of Korea will conclude the seventh annual Korean Tabletop Academy 2026, July 24, 2026, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. The focus of the event is to strengthen the bilateral partnership for integrated air and missile defense in the Pacific.

ACC commander visits PACAF

Staff Sgt. Melody Bordeaux — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:40:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, greets Gen. Adrian Spain,

PACAF Airmen Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

Pentagon News — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:21:31 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs, the 15th Wing, and the 137th Intelligence Squadron march behind the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam honor guard during an Independence Day parade in Kailua, Hawaii, July 4, 2026.

F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower

Staff Sgt. Dwane Young — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:24:00 GMT

The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026, accompanied by two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, all assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Building on the aircraft's inaugural visit last year, the deployment gives Airmen another opportunity to train alongside the Air Force’s newest fighter as Kadena prepares for its transition to the F-15EX.

U.S. Airmen and Sailors Conduct B-2 LRASM Live-Fire Sinking Exercise

Pentagon News — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:27:00 GMT

The Pacific Air Forces successfully conducted a live-fire Sinking Exercise using the B-2 Spirit north of the Mariana Islands. The B-2 deployed the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, targeting the decommissioned amphibious transport dock USS Juneau, demonstrating enhanced ability to achieve strategic objectives within range of potential threats.

Undersecretary of the Air Force talks modernization in Alaska

Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:33:00 GMT

The Under Secretary of the United States Air Force, Matt Lohmeier, toured Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska from June 22 to 24 to identify opportunities for construction and modernization at arctic military installations.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Join Allied Forces in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026

Pentagon News — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:29:00 GMT

The Boeing Defence Australia-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a production representative test aircraft, will integrate with U.S. and allied forces during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026. This marks a significant milestone in the operational development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and the advancement of human-machine teaming in the Indo-Pacific theater.

PACAF Commander meets with SLAF Commander

Curtesy Article — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:21:42 GMT

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23, 2026.

International Flight Safety Experts Convene in Colombo for ISAFE 2026

Courtesy article — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:44:03 GMT

The Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange – Colombo 2026, co-hosted by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the U.S. Pacific Air Forces, was successfully conducted May 11-14, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Colombo, in line with the SLAF 75th Anniversary celebrations.

Guam Air National Guard’s newest Squadron hits major readiness milestone

Pentagon News — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:56:06 GMT

The 293rd Combat Communications “Gåmson” Squadron has reached a major milestone by passing its first comprehensive readiness evaluation, known as an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) inspection. This achievement proves the unit is prepared for action and highlights the growing need for strong, reliable communications in the Indo-Pacific region.

Enduring Partners 2026 Enhances US-Thai Collaborative Readiness

Master Sgt. Brandy Burke, — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:04:00 GMT

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Military leaders from the United States and Thailand officially launched the

ROK–U.S. Professionals Exchange conducted in the Republic of Korea

Courtesy article — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:54:37 GMT

The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Task Fleet Command and the Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center (PIC) conducted KITE 26 from April 21–23, bringing together Republic of Korea and United States personnel for a professional exchange focused on cooperation and shared learning.

Patriotism and Partnership: U.S. 250th and 80 Years of Philippine Ties

Courtesy article — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:13:00 GMT

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, the Air Force Band of the Pacific completed a musical tour across the Philippines from March 4-14, 2026.

Air Chief Symposium concludes with focus on strengthening airpower, alliances

Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:06:26 GMT

Multilateral airpower integration characterized conversations and forum discussions attended by senior military leaders across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and North America during the 2026 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 12-15.

PRESS RELEASE: Red Flag Alaska 26-2 prepares to kick off

Pentagon News — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:12 GMT

Red Flag-Alaska 26-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin May 28, 2026, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through June 12, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated deployed environment. U.S. service members and personnel from five nations will participate in Red Flag Alaska 26-2, training to improve interoperability, share tactics, and strengthen contingency response capabilities. Most participating aircraft will operate out of Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska training spans from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. The exercises can be adapted to integrate various forces into a realistic threat environment using the approx. 120,000 square miles of airspace in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, which is the largest combat training range in the world.

USAF, RAAF and RNZAF strengthen trilateral relationship with C-130J cooperation

Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:17:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces; Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Chief of Air Force; and Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb, Chief of Air Force, signed a trilateral Letter of Understanding for C-130J support during the 2026 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium May 12, 2026.