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  • An RQ-4 Global Hawk is towed during flight recovery at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2015. Several of these unmanned aircraft will operate out of Misawa until December 2015, and will provide a broad spectrum of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance collection capabilities in support of joint combatant forces in worldwide peacetime, contingency and crisis operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

    RQ-4 Global Hawk operates eyes in sky

    Several R-Q4 Global Hawks and approximately 40 support and operations personnel are deployed to Misawa Air Base for the aircraft's second rotation here.   The Global Hawk supports U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions and contingency operations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and is scheduled to operate here through
  • Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi on the flightline Aug. 22, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Bomber crews with the 20th EBS are part of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence and support ongoing operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel/Released)

    20th EBS supports CBP at Andersen

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi on the flightline Aug. 22, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Bomber crews with the 20th EBS are part of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence and support ongoing operations in the
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeico Sanchez-Arias, 509th Security Forces Squadron security journeyman, guards a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2015. Airmen and B-2 Spirits from the 13th Bomb Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, are deployed to Guam to conduct familiarization training activities in the Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr./Released)

    Whiteman Airmen, B-2s maintain readiness in Guam

    About 225 Airmen and three B-2 Spirits from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed here August 7 to conduct familiarization training activities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.   The goal of the training is to maintain force readiness by conducting flight operations in an environment outside of the United States.   “The objectives I outlined
  • U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, like the one pictured above, deploy to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as a routine deployment providing global strike capability and extended deterrence against potential adversaries in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester/Released)

    Whiteman AFB B-2 bombers deploy to Guam

    Three B-2 bombers and approximately 225 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 7 to conduct familiarization training activities in the Pacific region.   This training deployment demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to regular, global strategic bomber operations throughout the
  • A 36th Fighter Squadron F-16C “Fighting Falcon”, prepares to launch on Osan Air Base, South Korea, July 22, 2015. The 36th FS has a 90-year history in the Air Force, where they flew 21 different types of aircraft, received 22 unit citations, and accumulated 24 service and campaign streamers since World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High/Released)

    36th FS continues its legacy

    They are one of the oldest fighting squadrons in the U.S. Air Force with more than 90 years of history. These "Fighting Fiends" have flown 21 different types of aircraft; received 22 unit citations and 24 service and campaign streamers since World War I. The 36th Fighter Squadron originated in Kelly Field, Texas, and has relocated to Selfridge
  • A U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the Kunsan Air Base runway as an 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Exercise Buddy Wing 15-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 16, 2015. The five-day quarterly operational readiness exercise enhanced strategic capabilities at Kunsan by generating combat airpower in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen/Released)

    Wolf Pack tackles July heat during Exercise Beverly Midnight 15-4

    The sound of bugle calls echoed throughout the Wolf Pack as combat Airmen reacted, survived and operated in a simulated combat zone to validate and enhance Kunsan's mission to defend the base and take the fight north during Exercise Beverly Midnight 15-4 July 13 through 17 here.   Quarterly operational readiness exercises enhance strategic
  • NORTHERN TERRITORY, ACT, Australia (July 13, 2015) - A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport refuels a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet alongside other U.S. and Australian fighters during a refueling training exercise as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. U.S. and Australian forces are conducting air refueling missions throughout the Talisman Sabre 2015 exercise to improve interoperability and familiarization with each other's procedures. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries' ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.

    US, Aussies conduct joint refueling for Talisman Sabre 2015

    In support of Talisman Sabre 2015 exercise operations, members of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. 33 Squadron conducted in-air refueling for U.S. and Australian fighters July 13 in the skies above the North Australian coast.A variety of U.S. and Australian F/A-18 Hornets, Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers lined each side of the Royal
  • Multiple U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules with the 374th Airlift Wing taxi during large formation training, Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. The training allowed aircrews an opportunity to practice their large formation and airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

    Yokota trains airlift capabilities essential to Pacific region

    Ten C-130 Hercules aircraft, assigned the 36th Airlift Squadron here, took part in a training exercise designed to test Yokota Air Base’s ability to perform large formation flights and essential airlift capabilities.   As Yokota is the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the training tested the wing’s large-force employment and
  • A special tactics combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron talks to his team during a personnel recovery mission during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 10, 2015. Credible, ready maritime forces help to preserve peace and prevent conflict. Talisman Sabre participants have the opportunity to further enhance their ability to respond to crises as part of a joint or combined effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

    320th STS recovers Soldiers during TS15

  • U.S. paratroopers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division parachute from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at the Kapyong Air Field, Australia in support of Talisman Sabre 15 July 9. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries’ ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David N. Beckstrom/Released)

    613th AOC synchronizes first USAF, RAAF non-stop C2 mission from Alaska to Australia

     Airmen from the 613th Air Operations Center here were the nerve center for the movement of seven C-17 Globemasters carrying almost 450 U.S. Army paratroopers on a non-stop flight from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, July 8.  The 613th AOC provided this 22-hour command and control
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