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  • RIMPAC 16 concludes

    The world’s largest international maritime exercise concluded Aug. 4, after more than a month of training events conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel participated in

  • 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

  • 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

  • U.S., Malaysia Airmen exchange electronic warfare techniques

    Pilots use electronic warfare to simulate training scenarios, but they don’t get to decide who they shoot down when they are up there. A team on the ground controls a system called the Joint Deployable Electronic Warfare Range (JDEWR), which controls the scenario. Cope Taufan 16 marks the first

  • 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