Pacific Air Forces

A visual overview highlighting the mission, strategic reach, and purpose of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) across the Hawaiian Islands. This production showcases the joint presence and operational capabilities of the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) in the region while underscoring a commitment to responsible land stewardship.
The Outstanding Airman of the Year ribbon is awarded to enlisted Airmen nominated by major commands, field operating agencies, and direct reporting units for competition in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year program.

Air Force announces Outstanding Airmen for 2026

U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons
Multinational military members pose together for a group photo

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

Staff Sgt. Melody Bordeaux
Service members assigned to the Republic of Korea Air Force, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and the Pacific Air Forces receive a tour of the USS William P. Lawrence the Korean Tabletop Academy on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 21, 2026.

Pacific Air Forces Works Alongside the Republic of Korea Air Force in Annual Korean Table Top Academy

U.S. Army Sgt. Dustin Stark
U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider and Gen. Adrian Spain, both in camouflage uniforms, shake hands and smile at each other outdoors in front of a building with palm trees.

ACC commander visits PACAF

Staff Sgt. Melody Bordeaux
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Pacific Air Forces march during an Independence Day parade in honor of Freedom 250 in Kailua, Hawaii, July 4, 2026.

PACAF Airmen Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

Capt. Trevor Wood
Four officers in formal attire shake hands.

Gen. Schneider visits Sri Lanka Air Forces

Courtesy Photo
A Boeing Defence Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a production representative test aircraft, conducts a taxi test during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 at Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, June 21, 2026.

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

Senior Airman Adrien Tran