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  • Kadena, JASDF conduct rapid airfield damage repair training

    A Japan Air Self Defense Force member, left, uses a hand operated compactor while U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Sternberg, right, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of base maintenance, helps keep the compactor straight during rapid airfield damage repair training at

  • US, Republic of Korea enhance combat readiness with Combined Air Training

    The Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. conducted a combined aerial exercise in conjunction with the deployment of U.S. B-1B Strategic Bombers to the Korean peninsula on March 19, which was the 7th day of the Freedom Shield 23 exercise which began on March 13.In the latest U.S.-ROK combined air

  • US, Japan conduct integrated bomber exercise

    U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral bomber integration exercise on March 19, 2023, demonstrating the enduring and lethal deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.Two B-1 Lancer bombers and four F-16 fighter aircraft integrated with

  • Long range bombers showcase air superiority over Pacific

    A U.S. Air Force 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight over the Pacific Ocean, March 19, 2023. The United States’ steadfast commitment to security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region remains unchanged. (U.S.

  • Japan, US conduct bilateral exercise

    SEA OF JAPAN -- To reinforce our combined capabilities to deter and counter regional threats, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command F-16 fighter aircraft based out of Misawa Air Base, Japan conducted a bilateral exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter aircraft March 17, 2023, over the Sea of

  • US, ROK showcase capabilities anytime, anywhere

    U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat controllers conduct emergency landing strip operations while a ROK CH-47 Chinook performs a low approach near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and

  • Raptors refuel over South China Sea

    An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling over the South China Sea, March 14, 2023, in support of a bilateral training mission with the Philippine Air Force. Bilateral training and cooperation with our Philippine Air Force

  • There's "snow" stopping Eielson's snow barn

    In a location like Alaska, where snow can fall as early as October and as late as May, weather doesn’t stop Eielson Air Force Base’s mission from continuing. The vital task of clearing the base's 2.2 million square foot airfield falls on the shoulders of the Airmen assigned to the 354th Civil