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  • 18th SFS Sharpens K9 Detection Skills

    The 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog unit conducted search during detection training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. These highly trained K-9s are used in patrol, drug and explosive detection, and other specialized functions to support the 18th Wings mission and secure

  • USFJ, 5th AF leaders refine operations during Tokyo conference

    Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, joined leaders from across Japan in Tokyo, Aug. 17 - 18, to discuss military quality of life issues, the global security environment, and increasing threats throughout the Pacific.The two-day conference included command team and

  • LZSO training course accelerates change at Andersen AFB

    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Airmen with the 36th Operations Support Squadron participated in a landing zone safety officer (LZSO) training course alongside the 36th Contingency Response Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 14 - 18, 2023.

  • US, Philippine maintainers conduct SME exchange

    Leaders from the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, visited Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines, to conduct a subject matter expert exchange with their Philippine Air Force counterparts July 22–29.

  • Team Hickam supports Maui wildfire relief

    Airmen assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III in support of Maui wildfire recovery at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 19, 2023. Airmen and Soldiers from the 535th AS and 524th Division Sustainment Support Battalion delivered equipment and

  • Yokota Airmen support Pacific Airlift Rally 23

    Yokota Airmen have returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia Air Forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18.

  • 133rd ARS refuels F-35s, F-22s, and F-16s for Red Flag-Alaska 23-3

    Red Flag-Alaska provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. This exercise reinforces the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

  • Wolf Pack MOPPs Beverly 23-2 up

    Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing don individual protective equipment in accordance with Mission Oriented Protective Posture levels during Beverly Pack 23-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 23, 2023. Routine training events are vital to maintaining a properly postured force. (U.S. Air Force