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  • Buddy Wing 16-5: prepare to sweep Kunsan skies

    U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force pilots participate in Buddy Wing 16-5 July 14, 2016 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Buddy Wing exercises are conducted at various ROKAF and U.S. Air Force bases. In the combined fighter exchange program the pilots have an opportunity to exchange

  • JASDF officers observe Kadena's fuels distribution system

    Japan Air Self Defense Force officers from Naha Air Base, Okinawa, observed the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight during their tour, July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The tour is an opportunity for professional networking throughout Okinawa's fuels community and also to share

  • U.S., Malaysian Airmen give back

    As part of a community relations event during Cope Taufan 16, U.S. Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force visited two local orphanages, donated money and provided furniture to children in need, in Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, July 23, 2016. CT 16 is a PACAF-led exercise that reinforces U.S. Pacific

  • Team Osan hosts CFC Air Boss Conference

    Team Osan hosted the 2016 Combined Forces Command Air Boss Conference for senior leaders to discuss airpower strategies in the Pacific region July 22, 2016 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Eighty-one senior leaders, including 24 general officers from all branches of the Republic of Korea, United

  • Rescue teams hone skills during Pacific Thunder 16-2

    A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are making low passes over mountaintops, providing covering fire for two HH-60 Pave Hawks carrying Air Force rescue teams as they all coordinate to find pilots down behind enemy lines. A distress call is heard on the radio over the roaring of the rotor blades in the background

  • CCTs and Marines showcase joint terminal attack control skills at RIMPAC

    In the chaos of battle, few things bring comfort to American and allied forces like the sound of a circling close air support aircraft. Service members breathe a sigh of relief as hardened structures and enemy strongpoints disappear in a cloud of dirt and smoke, granting freedom of movement to

  • Black Cats deliver air power during Arctic Anvil

    U.S. Air Force personnel work alongside U.S. Army personnel during exercise Arctic Anvil, July 19, 2016, at Ladd Army Airfield, Alaska. Arctic Anvil is an integrated combined, joint and coalition training event and gives Mobility Air Forces a greater opportunity to train with joint and coalition

  • JBER conducts MAE 16-7

    Hospital first responders and firefighters with the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a simulated aircraft crash during Mission Assurance Exercise 16-7 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2016. JBER used the exercise to test their ability to operate, coordinate and

  • This is my rifle -- 647th SFS hosts joint-service M4 marksman competition

    Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and Coastguardsmen had the chance to earn some bragging rights as the 647th Security Forces Squadron hosted the EIC, or Excellence in Competition M4 event, July 13-15, at the 647th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Firing Range, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.