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  • Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02 scheduled

    The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines Corps and Republic of Korea air force will team up together Oct. 13 through 24 to participate in a joint, combined combat search and rescue exercise titled Pacific Thunder 15-02, which focuses on enhancing the interoperability and combat readiness of the military alliance through combined combat search and rescue

  • U.S., Indonesia air forces to participate in Cope West 16

    Aviation units from the U.S. and Indonesia will participate in the Cope West 2016 Field Training Exercise in Indonesia Oct. 19 through 23. CW16 is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian air forces. The exercise enhances combined readiness and interoperability, reinforces the U.S. commitment to the Pacific and
  • Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Fumio Kishida at the Pentagon Sept. 24, 2015. (Department of Defense photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)

    U.S., Japan Sign Environmental Clarification of Status of Forces Agreement

    Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida signed a clarification today on environmental stewardship related to U.S. forces in Japan.   The agreement is an "important clarification" that strengthens cooperation on environmental stewardship in relation to U.S. armed forces in Japan, Carter said at the Pentagon signing
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, inspects the Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence in Singapore Sept. 28, 2015. The inspection was part of Robinson’s introductory visit to Singapore from Sept. 27-30, 2015, in which she will visit the Changi Command and Control Centre at Sembawang Air Base, Singapore, and speak to students at the Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College. The visit highlights the partnership between the two countries, as well as enhancing the interoperability and professionalism between the two air forces. (Singapore Ministry of Defence photo/Released)

    COMPACAF makes 1st visit to Singapore

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, inspects the Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence in Singapore Sept. 28, 2015. The inspection was part of Robinson’s introductory visit to Singapore from Sept. 27-30, 2015, in which she will visit the Changi Command and Control Centre at Sembawang Air Base, Singapore, and
  • Maj. Gen. Mark Dillon, Pacific Air Forces vice commander, gives opening remarks during the Pacific Rim Airpower Symposium Sept. 22, 2015, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Senior officer and enlisted airmen from nations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region attended the symposium to discuss ways to improve cooperation, leadership and coordination efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez/Released)

    PACRIM Airpower Symposium: Sharing airspace, saving lives

    Air force members from nations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region gathered here Sept. 21 through 24 to discuss ways to improve cooperation, leadership and coordination efforts during the 2015 Pacific Rim Airpower Symposium.    Attendees of the event, hosted by the Pacific Air Forces Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Mark Dillon, consisted of senior
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Leah Sprecher, Pacific Air Forces legal planner and Tentara Nasional Indonesia legal planner, and TNI Maj. Slamet discuss urban search and rescue legal considerations during exercise Gema Bhakti. Gema Bhakti, Indonesian for 'Echo of Good Deeds,' is a 10-day exercise designed to promote positive military relations, increase cultural awareness and enhance training and understanding of each other's capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Joel Banjo-Johnson/Released)

    AF members gain professional development during Gema Bhakti

    Education is gained through many different forums and plays a significant role in the development of service members. Oftentimes, service members gain knowledge and perspective through dialogue, personal experiences and formal instruction. In the case of exercise Gema Bhakti, the professional development opportunity provided through the 10-day,
  • Military leaders from 20 countries pose for a group photo Sept. 23, 2014, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during the 2014 Pacific Rim Airpower Symposium. The symposium is designed to encourage relationship building and sets the stage for interoperability in other events such as exercises, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matthew McGovern)

    PACAF to host 2015 PACRIM Airpower Symposium

    U.S. military and its Pacific allies and partners will discuss international cooperation during the annual Pacific Rim Airpower Symposium in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 21 through 24. The theme, “Sharing Airspace, Saving Lives…Multinational Response in HA/DR,” focuses discussions on improving cooperation and coordination during humanitarian assistance
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Smith, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection, shovels mud from an irrigation system at Kanuma City, Tochigi prefecture, Sept. 15, 2015. Smith and other members of a large volunteer force from Yokota Air Base ventured to Tochigi to assist the locals with mud removal, sand bagging and fixing what was broken during a recent flood and landslide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

    Airmen provide flood relief for local city

    Tropical Storm Etau hit eastern Japan with a large amount of rain, 26 inches total, between Sept. 6 through 11, causing floods and landslides.   More than 12,000 homes were flooded throughout the Greater Tokyo region and 350 landslides struck Tochigi Prefecture alone. In response, the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron put together a 60-member team to

  • Kadena, JASDF Airmen strengthen bilateral ties through ATR

    Airmen with the 623rd Air Control Flight completed training at Fukuoko, Japan's Kasuga Direction Center, while taking part in an Aviation Training Relocation exercise at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan.More than 30 Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen supported operations from the direction center alongside the 12 Airmen from the 623rd ACF.Bilateral training
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Karan Bansal, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, explains to Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers how to operate a KC-135 Stratotanker boom during a tour Sept. 16, 2015 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Operations Group provided an opportunity for the JADSF officers to learn Kadena's aircraft operations, mission, capabilities, and to gain a better understanding of American processes and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

    JASDF officers observe Kadena's aircraft

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Karan Bansal, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, explains to Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers how to operate a KC-135 Stratotanker boom during a tour Sept. 16, 2015 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Operations Group provided an opportunity for the JADSF officers to learn Kadena's aircraft operations,
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