Jan. 25, 2017 U.S., Korea integrate forces during Pacific Thunder Exercise Pacific Thunder 17-1 began Jan. 23, marking two weeks of combat search and rescue training across the Korean Peninsula.
Jan. 25, 2017 Secretary Mattis plans to travel to Asia-Pacific Region to meet with key allies Secretary of Defense James Mattis will embark on his first trip as secretary Feb. 1-4 to meet with his counterparts from two critical allies: Japan and the Republic of Korea. The four-day trip will include stops in Seoul and Tokyo.
Jan. 24, 2017 Kadena F-15's ready to defend, support U.S., coalition partners U.S. Airmen assigned to the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) as F-15 Eagle crew chiefs, maintain an F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2017.
Jan. 24, 2017 Eagle Vision exchange 'focuses' on U.S., Philippines military-to-military relationship U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis recognized the impact strong alliances make on national security when he stated in his recent message to DOD employees “that no nation is secure without friends.” In the week leading up to Mattis's message, a team of U.S. and Philippine service members met at
Jan. 23, 2017 U.S., Philippines enhance combined readiness during exchange Philippine Airmen participate in a two-week long Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with the U.S. Air Force at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Jan. 16, 2017.
Jan. 23, 2017 Misawa Airmen build trust with local community More than 30 Japanese nationals visited the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal flight, Jan. 20, during a community engagement base tour.
Jan. 20, 2017 AMC enables first international F-35B deployment Air Mobility Command Airmen helped mark a major milestone by enabling the delivery of Marine F-35B Lightning II aircraft to Japan, Jan. 18.
Jan. 20, 2017 Tennessee tanker fuels Misawa mission In order to provide rapid crisis response around the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater to sustain the “fight tonight” motto, the 35th Fighter Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons must practice their global reach as if it’s a real-world scenario.
Jan. 19, 2017 Yokota Airmen enhance search and rescue skills Cold weather, snow and clouds is not an ideal scenario for a mission, but it served as a proper real world training scenario for members of the 459th Airlift Squadron as they completed hoist training at a landing zone near Mt. Fuji, Japan, Jan. 13.
Jan. 18, 2017 13 EAS arrives in the Philippines, sets up Eagle Vision for bilateral exchanges Typhoons, tsunamis, floods and even mudslides, the Asia-Pacific Region is well-acquainted with the devastation wrought by natural disasters.