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Jan. 6, 2025
DoD participates in Vietnam Defense Expo 2024

HANOI, Vietnam --The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Dec.19-22, 2024.
Dec. 20, 2024
OCD 24 concludes 73 years of bringing aid to Pacific islands

Operation Christmas Drop 2024 concluded Dec. 14, marking 73 years of delivering aid to some of the most isolated communities in the world.
Dec. 19, 2024
Chief Master Sgt. Eason visits Airmen in Australia

The Pacific Air Forces command chief augmentee journeyed across Australia to recognize the contributions, address challenges, and reinforce PACAF’s commitment to quality of life and readiness for all Air Force members stationed there Dec. 9-14, 2024.
Dec. 18, 2024
Wyoming Air National Guard Executes "Cheyenne Samurai" Mission, Showcasing Global Reach and Tactical Innovation

This mission builds upon the foundation of previous Air Mobility Command endurance operations, demonstrating the value of C-130Hs in the USINDOPACOM theater and reinforcing the Cowboy Guard’s role as the sword and shield of Wyoming and the nation.While the mission showcased the Wyoming Air Guard’s
Dec. 17, 2024
PACAF F-16s join ROKAF F-15Ks for live close air support training

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron fly to meet Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft and practice live munitions drops at Pilsung Range, ROK, Dec. 16, 2024. U.S. and ROK forces regularly train together to support peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula
Dec. 16, 2024
Kunsan Air Base hosts its first Joint Force Graduation ceremony

More than 60 students from across the Korean peninsula walked across the base theater stage to receive graduation certificates during Kunsan’s first-ever Joint Force College Graduation ceremony, Dec.13, 2024. The ceremony, organized by the 8th Force Support Squadron, Kunsan Top 3 organization,
Dec. 15, 2024
Multinational Aircrews Showcase Interoperability During OCD 24 Interfly

Five nations took to the skies together as U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force aircrews executed a multinational “interfly” mission to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024, at Andersen Air Force Base,
Dec. 14, 2024
Readiness Doesn’t Rest: Multilateral Maintenance Powers OCD 24

Whether they’re under the glow of floodlights cutting through the Pacific night, or bathing in the rays of the tropical Guam sun, maintainers from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force are working side by side as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024 to ensure C-130Js delivering bundles
Dec. 9, 2024
Santa’s Grey Sleigh Arrives Early in the Pacific as OCD 24 Kicks Off

High above the Pacific, Santa’s grey sleighs roared to life Dec. 8 as C-130 Hercules aircrews from five allied nations began dropping humanitarian-like aid bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024. The annual mission, now in its 73rd year, brings together aircrews from the United States,
Dec. 8, 2024
United States Air Force A-10s Visit Philippines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron landed at Clark Air Base, Philippines on Dec. 6, 2024.

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