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  • A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., rises over the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline, as part of Red Flag-Alaska, May 3, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercises for U.S. and international forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Javier Alvarez)

    RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 kicks off at JBER

    RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 kicked off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 3. RF-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces, which provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Smith, a 354th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a pilot on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-1. Eielson air traffic controllers face a unique challenge during RF-A with the different style of flying pilots from other countries use compared to U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner/Released)

    Air traffic controller ops in high gear for RED FLAG-Alaska

    RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 is in full swing and the air traffic controllers are the backbone to ensuring every aircraft takes off and lands safely.RF-A usually brings various airframes into the mission, which adds complexity to the air traffic controllers’ mission.“Mixing all the different airframes presents a unique challenge,” said Staff Sgt. Benjamin
  • Augmentees and response force Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron prepare for a shift change after working long shifts during Exercise Beverly Midnight 16-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 4, 2016. The exercise tested Airmen on their ability to survive and operate while under the stress of simulated wartime activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

    Preparing for shift change Beverly Midnight 16-3

    Airment prepared for a shift change at Kunsan Air Base during exercise Beverly Midnight 16-3 May 4. The exercise tested Airmen on their ability to survive and operate while under the stress of simulated wartime activities.
  • Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Midnight 16-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 4, 2016. The exercise accentuated the importance of maintaining heightened readiness and aircraft alert levels to ensure security on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

    Airmen perform preflight checks Beverly Midnight 16-3

    Airmen from Kunsan Air Base performed pre-flight checks May 4 during Beverly Midnight 16-3. The exercise accentuated the importance of maintaining heightened readiness and aircraft alert levels to ensure security on the Korean peninsula.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeromy Guinther, an 18th Aggressor Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft May 4, 2016, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC), during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-1. Sorties for RF-A are flown in the JPARC, a more than 67,000 square mile area that provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

    Flying for RED FLAG-Alaska

    Sorties are flown during RED FLAG - Alaska May 4 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, a more than 67,000 square mile area that provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission April 20, 2016, near Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Forces' "lead force" for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The squadron accomplishes vital daily aeromedical evacuations for military and civilian members, sometimes transporting patients to as far away as the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

    Kadena's 909th ARS provides fuel during flight

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron performed a refueling mission with F-15C Eagle aircraft April 20 near Kadena Air Base. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Forces' "lead force" for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and provides combat-ready KC-135 tanker aircrews to support peacetime
  • Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft taxi down the runway at Clark Air Base, Philippines, after completing an air and maritime domain awareness mission in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal April 21, 2016. These aircraft are part of U.S. Pacific Command’s l Air Contingent designed to promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. The AMDA missions the A-10C’s conduct enhances the ongoing maritime situational awareness missions that have been carried out by the U.S. Navy’s P-8 deployments to Clark for a number of years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

    A-10's complete second USPACOM Air Contingent mission

    Five U.S. A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, part of U.S. Pacific Command’s first iteration of an Air Contingent, completed their second mission at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 20, 2016. The Air Contingent was established at the invitation of the Philippine government in order to strengthen cooperation and interoperability between the U.S. and Philippines. The Air Contingent, consisting of five A-10Cs, three HH-60G Pave Hawks and 200 Airmen, provides forces capable of a variety of missions including force projection, air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law and ensures safety and transparency of operations in international waters and airspace.
  • Firefighters with the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron practice egress training on a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline during an operational readiness exercise April 20, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Egress training involves learning how to enter an aircraft to rescue any personnel on board should they become incapacitated during an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez/Released)

    Operational Readiness Exercise Sling Stone 16-03 tests Andersen Airmen

    Intense training took place April 18-21 at Andersen Air Force Base as Team Andersen was tested on their ability to ‘receive and project combat power’ during an operational readiness exercise.Conducted and evaluated by the 36th Wing Inspector General’s office at least twice a year, the exercises assess the wing’s capabilities, mission preparedness
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Mobili, a dedicated crew chief with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, salutes the pilot an A-10C Thunderbolt II after marshalling the aircraft for take off at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. Maintenance Airmen play a critical role in the newly stood up Air Contingent’s ongoing operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. Mobili is a Miami, Florida, native. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

    PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

    U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent began flying operations at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, with the successful launch of four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs and two HH-60G Pave Hawks.
  • A C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing sent two aircraft in support of the government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in the Kyushu region recently. The aircraft transported heavy vehicles and personnel from Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido to Kyushu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Yasuo Osakabe)

    Yokota aids Japan with earthquake relief

    The 374th Airlift Wing sent two C-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew to the Kyushu region April 18, supporting the government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas.
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