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  • A C-130J Super Hercules is inspected by Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron, Feb. 22, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

    Maintaining PACAF’s Airlift

  • Nobuhiro Izumida, the Misawa City Police Station Chief shake hands with U.S. Air Force Maj. Patrick C. Gordon, the 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, after installing the first bi-lingual stop sign at an intersection in Misawa City, Japan, Feb. 15, 2018. While practically was the main objective in installing a bi-lingual stop sign, it can also be described as a great gesture of acceptance by the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

    Bilingual stop sign showcases U.S.-Japan partnership

    Misawa City police installed a new Japanese-English stop sign at an intersection near Misawa Air Base, Feb. 15, 2018.This intersection has seen a few changes in stop signs since the base's early days, but the reason behind this change is especially pertinent in the midst of the 2018 Olympic games. From 1950 to 1963, the octagon-shaped
  • Pavehawks, Eagles

    Pavehawks, Eagles take flight

  • Posing for a photo

    Making History

    Mr. Kang, Tae Chun, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Flight deputy commander, was named the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Civil Engineer Manager of the Year. He is the first ever Republic of Korea national employee to receive this award.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, left, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officers Junji Miura, center, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, and Tsuyoshi Endo, right, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, discuss plans to celebrate Endo's retirement next month with a small family gathering during a "tea time" meeting in the 3rd AW's headquarters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. Ventura's deep understanding of his host nation's language and culture cemented him relationships with two life-long friends who now consider him, "like family." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

    More than allies: Immigrant Airman forges intercultural friendships

    An intelligence analyst by day and cultural envoy by night, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura grew up one of four siblings of a Hispanic immigrant family in Los Angeles, California. He now serves as a vertical inspections planner with the 35th Fighter Wing’s Inspector General’s office. In this capacity, he organizes, trains and oversees the Wing Inspector General’s Inspection Team. It’s not this job, though, that earned him respect among his Japanese counterparts.
  • A child sits on his father’s shoulders as a Royal Thai Air Force Saab JAS 39 C/D Gripen performs during an aerial demonstration in the Singapore International Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, Feb. 10, 2018.

    SIA 2018 strengthened bonds, increased relationships

    Approximately 100,000 people poured onto the flightline to experience the 2018 Singapore International Airshow at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, Feb. 6-11, 2018.
  • Media Visit; Defense News; NHK; Kadena Air Base

    Lights, camera, action!

    When telling Kadena’s story, it’s often from one set of eyes – that of the military member themselves. By having an outside source come and tell Kadena’s story however, it allows another benefit that isn’t overly apparent – understanding what someone perceives of the base, our operations, and even the Air Force as a whole.
  • Team Misawa strengthens alliances at 2018 Singapore International Airshow

    Team Misawa strengthens alliances at 2018 Singapore International Airshow

    More than 100,000 attendees witnessed pure airpower at the 2018 Singapore International Airshow, geared toward building stronger relations between Singapore and 50 other countries through static displays and aerial performances, Feb. 6-11.  The Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, conducted 10 performances

  • PACAF demo team performs at Singapore International Airshow 2018

  • CSAF concludes Indo-Pacific tour

    CSAF concludes Indo-Pacific tour

    U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein recognizes outstanding performers from the Pacific Air Forces on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 8, 2018. Goldfein toured key locations in the Indo-Pacific where he met with key leaders, allies and partners and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
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