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  • Through it all: One Tyndall AFB family’s story

    “The Air Force is telling me, ‘Stay away, don’t come back,’” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Masingale. “We just kept thinking, why? It’s not going to be that bad. Why are we evacuating? It’s only supposed to be a Category 2 storm.”
  • Kadena F-15Cs take flight

    Fly like an Eagle

  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Seventh Air Force commander, passes the 607th Air Operations Center guidon to Col. Christopher Russell, incoming commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 5, 2019. The passing of the guidon symbolizes a change of leadership and responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)

    Korea’s Air Operations Center welcomes new commander

    Facing a formation of 607th Air Operations Center Airmen, U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Russell assumed command of the unit here Friday.
  • 5th Air Force, USFJ Commander visits Team Kadena

    5th Air Force, USFJ Commander visits Team Kadena

  • Senior Airman Ishmar Sanchez, 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 weapons loader, and his family, were one of several Airman impacted by Hurricane Michael while stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Sanchez and his family found relief in an Air Force Aid Society grant during their multiple relocations before arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. (Courtesy photo)

    Air Force Aid Society helps Airman after hurricane evacuation

    Joining the Air Force, Senior Airman Ishmar Sanchez knew he would face many challenges, but he never imagined he would face one of the strongest hurricanes in the United States. As a San Juan, Puerto Rico, native, Sanchez was familiar with hurricanes, but Hurricane Michael was different because Sanchez had to ensure his wife and their two sons were safe.
  • Commander of the Mongolian Air Force Command Brig. Gen. Enkhbayar Ochir and Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Russ Mack salute as they pass through the honor cordon at Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 26, 2019.

    PACAF hosts first U.S.-Mongolia Airman-to-Airman talks

    Pacific Air Forces hosted a delegation from the Mongolian Air Force Command for Airman-to-Airman talks here, March 26-28. The multi-day event marked the first A2A talks between the United States and MAFC, a newly separated branch of the Mongolian Armed Forces.
  • Malaysian Gen. Tan Sri Affendi Buang, Royal Malaysian Air Force chief, gives a certificate to U.S. Air Force Maj. Eric Myatt, assigned to U.S. Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during an appreciation ceremony at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2019 in Padang Mat Sirat, Malaysia, March 29, 2019.

    Airmen, Sailors build bonds during LIMA 19

    The C-17 team lead, is drenched in sweat, his face bright red. The heat index is well over one-hundred degrees and half-moon circles creep through his flight suit, the humidity soaring off the charts. Yet he doesn’t seem to mind, letting it roll right off of him like water off a duck’s back. After he takes the first selfie with a joyful teenage visitor, a line of adults, adolescents and children form a line around him, all of them patiently waiting their turn to take a photo with him.
  • Diamond shield brings together U.S. and Australian air force units together to support joint operations as part of the Royal Australian Air Force Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC). Similar to weapons school for U.S. Air Force pilots , the AWIC trains Airmen on valuable tactics techniques and procedures. Diamond Shield aims to test AWIC students on they're knowledge to this point as well as provide an opportunity to integrate with U.S. Air Force assets and Airmen.

    Eielson maintainers assist Diamond Shield 2019

    United States and Australian air force units supported joint operations as part of the Royal Australian Air Force Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC) during Diamond Shield 2019. Similar to weapons school for U.S. Air Force pilots, the AWIC trains Airmen on valuable tactics, techniques and procedures. Diamond Shield provides an opportunity for AWIC students to integrate with U.S. Air Force assets and Airmen.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Higgins taxis his A-10 Thunderbolt II at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 29, 2019, prior to Exercise Balikatan. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," representing the partnership between the two countries. The exercise helps maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and it enhances combined military-to-military relations and capabilities. Higgins, a native of Vestal, New York, is a pilot with the 25th Fighter Squadron out of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

    25th Fighter Squadron arrives at Balikatan ‘19

    A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron landed at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 29, 2019, for Exercise Balikatan. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," representing the partnership between the two countries. The exercise helps maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and it enhances combined military-to-military relations and capabilities.
  • Staff Sgt. Rachel Wilson, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific lead singer, serenades an audience member during a concert at Underwater World in Padang Mat Sirat, Malaysia, March 27, 2019.

    U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific spreads joy through song

    While all eyes are set on the skies for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2019, the Air Force Band of the Pacific, from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, drew their own crowd as they entertained guests across Langkawi, Malaysia from March 25-30, 2019.
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