July 10, 2017 Pacific Angel pioneer returns for its 10 year anniversary Retired U.S. Air Force Col. John Cinco, better known now as “Doc Cinco”, is considered to be the “Father” of Pacific Angel, an initiative he shaped a little over a decade ago.
July 10, 2017 U.S., Philippines successful in first PACANGEL of 2017 In Northern Cebu Province, from June 23 to July 3, 2017, the United States and Philippines conducted the first of four Pacific Angel (PACANGEL) events scheduled for 2017.
July 7, 2017 U.S. B-1B bomber flights demonstrate ironclad commitment to South Korea, Japan As part of the continuing demonstration of the ironclad U.S. commitment to our allies against the growing threat from North Korea’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam conducted a 10-hour sequenced bilateral mission with
July 7, 2017 F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – U.S. Marines and Airmen conducted the first ever joint forward area refueling point exercise involving the F-35B Lighting II June 26, at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
July 7, 2017 F-35 Conducs 1st Joint FARP EX at Kadena KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – U.S. Marines and Airmen conducted the first ever joint forward area refueling point exercise involving the F-35B Lighting II June 26, at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
July 7, 2017 Fix em’ up, send em’ back It’s up to the Airmen of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron TF-34 section to take apart each engine, piece-by-piece, to keep them in top shape.
July 6, 2017 First for U.S., Japan air forces: nighttime training over East China Sea U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units sharpened their combat skills during a bilateral mission over the East China Sea July 6.
July 6, 2017 Squadron Officer School expands to better align with CSAF focus areas Air University’s Squadron Officer School has redesigned its program to better align with the needs of the Air Force. The new course has increased from five to six-and-a-half weeks, commencing with Class 18A which starts July 31, 2017.
July 6, 2017 Yokota’s C-130J completes first operational mission The C-130H Hercules has ensured the 374th Airlift Wing remains the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for peacetime and contingency operations. Continuing this legacy is its newer model the C-130J Super Hercules, which has completed its first operational mission by transporting personnel and cargo
June 30, 2017 Misawa's runway repaired, fighters return early After nearly two months of construction, Misawa Air Base’s runway is fully operational more than a week ahead of schedule, June 26, and both fighter squadrons have returned home.