909th ARS keeps bombers airborne

A U.S. Air Force 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2022. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and Allied nation aircraft are

F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F-15C/D withdrawal

F-22A Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, arrived on Nov. 4. to Kadena Air Base, Japan, in preparation of the phased withdrawal of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles.These aircraft will work in conjunction with local Kadena-based assets to maintain steady-state

F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F-15C/D withdrawal

F-22A Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, started to arrive here from Nov. 4, until Nov. 8, 2022, in preparation of the phased withdrawal of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles.These aircraft will work in conjunction with local Kadena-based assets to maintain

909th ARS supports B-1B Lancers during aerial refuel operations

The 909th Air Refueling Squadron supported B-1B Lancers assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron by performing aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 2, 2022. Kadena Air Base is committed to providing support to Allies and partners in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific

37th EBS executes Bomber Task Force, maintains high state of readiness

ROK, U.S. firefighters train together

Republic of Korea Air Force firefighters and the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department spray water on a simulated fire during a joint training exercise at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 27, 2022. The training was held to increase readiness and build stronger communication between the allied forces

F-35s land at Kunsan for Vigilant Storm 23

Four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 landed at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea for the Vigilant Storm 23 training event, Oct. 31, 2022. As a part of the Pacific Air Forces command’s annual combined and joint fighter training event,

Advanced fighters to temporarily deploy to Kadena through phased F-15 withdrawal

The U.S. commitment to regional deterrence and the defense of Japan is ironclad.  As part of its modernization plan, the United States Air Force is retiring the F-15 C/D Eagle fleet of aircraft that has been in service for more than 30 years.  Starting in November, the Department of Defense will

U.S. Air Force and ROK Air Force Conduct Large-Scale Joint Air Training Event Vigilant Storm

Republic of Korea Air Force will join with 7th Air Force and several other units between 31 October and 4 November, for Vigilant Storm, a training event that will enhance combat readiness and interoperability for all units involved.Vigilant Storm was previously called the Combined Flying Training

PACAF leaders discuss future at commander’s conference

Gen Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, hosted the Fall Commanders and Command Chiefs Conference, enabling leaders to engage in dialogue on a wide range of topics pertinent to the U.S. Indo-Pacific region at Hickam Air Force Base Hawaii Oct. 24 – 27.The conference also gave commanders an