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  • U.S., Australia air forces participate in PITCH BLACK 16

    Exercise PITCH BLACK 2016 (PB16) is a biennial warfare exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Chief of Air Force with forces drawn from a wide range of regional, coalition and allied nations. The exercise is normally held in Northern Australia, predominantly based at RAAF Base

  • PACAF Airmen strengthen medical readiness during Malaysia exchange

    This year’s Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange 2016 (APMHE-16) brought nearly 500 senior military health officials from 27 countries in the region to share experiences and strengthen partnerships.Airmen from U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), participated in plenary and breakout sessions, where

  • Yokota welcomes new 5th AF vice commander

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, spent the day visiting facilities throughout Yokota Air Base, Japan, during his immersion tour, Aug. 2, 2016.

  • Airmen battle aircraft fire during training

    Firefighters with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron battled a simulated aircraft fire during fire training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Aircraft live fire training is conducted periodically throughout the year to ensure Airmen are always prepared to combat aircraft fuel fires.

  • PACAF Airman one of Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Senior Airman Jasmin Figueroa was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2016 during her time as an emergency services technician, assigned to the 51st Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted service

  • Cope Taufan 16, enhances U.S, Malaysia interoperability

    A closing ceremony for Cope Taufan 16 was held at Butterworth Air Base, Malaysia on July 29, 2016. Cope Taufan 16 provided an excellent opportunity to improve combined readiness and interoperability between the U.S. and Malaysia. This large force employment exercise included operations in air

  • Combat arms trains federal agencies, keeps island safe

    A red flag waves at the entrance of the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam firing range, warning bystanders that firing is in progress. On the range, military members and civilians train with combat arms instructors from the 36th Security Forces Squadron to ensure personnel are meeting training

  • HADR training keeps DAGRE 'sharp'

    Sweat glistens on his face, his eyes peer back and forth, weapon at the ready and watching for any movement. As the old saying goes, practice like you play, because for deployed aircraft ground response element (DAGRE) Airmen, there’s no room for anything but success.Airmen with the 353rd Special