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  • Lightning strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge

    An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open

  • Test cell Airmen ready engines for launch

    The 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Airmen assigned to the engine test facility have one mission — to provide top-notch engines and repairs for Kadena Air Base and its pilots.

  • Wolf Pack shines in air, community during Cope West 23

    Kunsan Air Base Airmen trained with Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) members during Cope West 23, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral, tactical exercise, highlighting 74 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations, June 13 through 23.

  • American Day Returns to Misawa

    Japanese and Americans line the street, shoulder-to-shoulder, during American Day showcasing the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023.- American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to

  • Always there: 100 years of aerial support

    June 27 marks the 100th anniversary of the first air-to-air refueling test performed by U.S. Army Air Service Lts. Virgil Hine and Frank W. Seifert,who transferred gasoline through a hose between two DH-4Bs

  • Mission Partners pay tribute at B-29 Memorial

    Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Shizuoka City residents attended the annual U.S.-Japan Joint Memorial Service to honor the victims of the Shizuoka air raids during World War II, and to commemorate the selfless actions of Fukumatsu Itoh held at Mt. Shizuhata,

  • Korean Nationals from Osan participate in Red Flag Alaska 23-2

    IELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The 51st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) is an integral part of the 51st Fighter Wing and accompany their fighter squadrons wherever they go. Red Flag Alaska 23-2 (RF-A 23-2) is no exception.The storage, maintenance and distribution of munitions used by aircraft and ground

  • 25 Fighter Squadron Soars into Red Flag Alaska 23-2

    U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II's from the 25th Fighter Squadron took off during Red Flag Alaska 23-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 9, 2023. Red Flag Alaska provides pilots with the opportunity to train in a geographically diverse location with mission partners from around the globe.

  • Republic of Korea, US troops preserve memorials

    U.S. and Republic of Korea troops grab equipment to clean a memorial sculpture at Osan Air Base, ROK, June 22, 2023. U.S. and ROK troops teamed up to clean two memorials on base in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

  • Lead, develop and care

    Company grade officers assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam attend a leadership development course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 21, 2023. This training was designed to showcase leadership through the lead, develop and care model focusing on the areas of leader development,