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May 11, 2017
Tanker crews ensure mission success during Northern Edge 17

Twice a day during Northern Edge 2017, maintainers work to ensure each pilot’s jet is prepped, properly fueled and ready to fly.
May 11, 2017
Misawa bolsters Northern Edge air defense mission

Approximately 6,000 U.S. military personnel and more than 200 aircraft gathered at different locations around Alaska for Northern Edge 2017.
May 9, 2017
Global Hawk's first take off from Yokota

The RQ-4 Global Hawk’s first take off from Yokota Air Base occurred May 5, 2017.
May 5, 2017
U.S., Australia Air Forces host safety exchange

"Safety is a unifying, borderless and meaningful venture for everyone,” stated U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller, chief of safety, during his opening remarks at U.S. Pacific Command’s annual Asia-Pacific Aviation Safety Subject Matter Expert Exchange (APASS) in Sydney, Australia.
May 5, 2017
U.S., Japanese Airmen enhance partnership during bilateral training

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base flew to Chitose Air Base on the island of Hokkaido April 11-20 for a U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training specifically designed to bring the two nation’s air forces closer as allies and friends.
May 5, 2017
Osan Airmen challenged during no-notice exercise

The 51st Fighter Wing launched its first-ever no-notice readiness exercise on May 4, putting the Mustangs’ ability to 'Fight Tonight' to the test.
May 4, 2017
“Believe the unbelievable”: Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 17 enhances interoperability with Live, Virtual, Constructive training

Live, Virtual, and Constructive training is revolutionizing the way the military conducts training operations. More importantly, it’s changing the way the Department of Defense jointly develops, prepares and engages enemy forces during real-world contingencies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
May 4, 2017
U.S., Singapore Air Forces strengthen ties through training

Fourteen U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and six Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG’s deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 19, in support of Exercise Vigilant Ace.
May 3, 2017
Colorado Air National Guard 120th Fighter Squadron prepares for Kadena deployment

Approximately 250 Airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 120th Fighter Squadron from Colorado Air National Guard Base, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, are set to deploy in May to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the U.S. Pacific Command
May 3, 2017
U.S., Japan strengthen combat capabilities during bilateral exercise

Misawa's Wild Weasels and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) strengthened their combat capabilities during a large force bilateral exercise, April 16 to 21.

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