May 29, 2017 Fighter Squadrons excel from any location Pilots with the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, assigned to Misawa Air Base, swapped out temporary duty locations after a month spent at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, respectively, May 26.
May 26, 2017 Pacific Land Forces Symposium concludes, over 26 nations represented The 2017 Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium and Exhibition concluded a three-day conference May 25 in Honolulu with representatives from more than three-quarters of the U.S. partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, including many chiefs of armies, in attendance.
May 24, 2017 PACAF F-16 Demo Team strengthens bonds through professionalism The Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team from Misawa Air Base, Japan performed at the Hofu Air Festival, giving approximately 30,000 spectators a front row seat to the power and maneuverability of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, May 21.
May 23, 2017 Weather experts discuss challenges, capabilities at PACAF 2017 Weather Symposium If there is one variable that can impact the capabilities and daily operations of U.S. forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, it is weather. Pacific Air Force’s area of responsibility covers 51 percent of the Earth’s surface and is home to 60 percent of the world’s population, prompting the region
May 22, 2017 Live ammunition training prepares Airmen for Red Flag With a backdrop of blue skies and miles of mountain ranges, Misawa maintainers and pilots walk the flight line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, with a crucial mindset and mission in hand--fight tonight.
May 21, 2017 Kadena Airmen respond to roadside accident Upon witnessing a horrific car accident occur, weekend plans for two Airmen changed from sight-seeing to life-saving.
May 19, 2017 U-2 makes first appearance during Northern Edge 17 Looking across the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during previous Northern Edge exercises you would have seen a mass of gray and white aircraft, but this year the distinctly black U-2S Dragon Lady from Beale Air Force Base, California, made its presence known for the first time at
May 18, 2017 U.S. Airmen, Sailors support life-saving mission U.S. Airmen and Sailors worked together to outfit a C-17 Globemaster III with life-saving equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2017.
May 18, 2017 Airman overcomes rough start, inspires others U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shannon Hutto shares combat stories that helped him realize his leadership potential and taught him how to care for his Airmen today, tomorrow and for years to come.
May 18, 2017 Airmen, Soldiers hone medical evacuation skills Airmen assigned to the 8th Medical Group participated in joint emergency medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion from Camp Humphreys May 17, 2017.