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  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 148th Fighter Wing taxis on the flightline after arriving to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 20, 2016. The 148th FW out of Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, deployed 12 F-16 aircraft to Osan as part of a theater security package to enhance regional security on the Korea Peninsula. The U.S. Air Force routinely deploys force packages of fighters throughout the Republic of Korea to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability on the Korea Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)

    Minnesota Air National Guard TSP arrives at Osan

    The 148th Fighter Wing from Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, deployed 12 F-16 aircraft to Osan Air Base as part of a theater security package to enhance regional security on the Korean Peninsula. These routine deployments demonstrate the United States' commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, as well as solidifies relationships with
  • 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.
  • U.S. Staff Sgt. Barret Chappelle, a 354th Security Forces military working dog (MWD) handler, works with MWD Cage at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 7, 2016. Military working dogs from Eielson work alongside the human defenders who stand “Ready to go at 50 below” 24 hours a day protecting assets at the top of the world in the U.S. Air Force’s Pacific theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

    Paws below zero

    Every paw press into powder dry snow produces a sharp shriek in to the dark frigid air only heard in negative temperatures. Not a breath through the wet, black nostrils isn’t without effort inhaling painful sniffs intent on detecting deadly explosives, drugs or intruders. Military working dogs from the 354th Security Forces Squadron march alongside the human defenders who stand “Ready to go at 50 below” 24 hours a day protecting assets that set atop the world in the U.S. Air Force’s Pacific theater of operations.
  • U.S. Navy Airman Austin Russem, Electronic Attack Squadron 13, Whidbey Island, Wa., performs a pre-flight inspection on an EA-18 Growler during Max Thunder 16 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2016. Exercise Max Thunder is part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

    Exercise Max Thunder 16 launches at Kunsan

    U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy personnel and aircraft will train with South Korean air force counterparts in the bilateral training exercise Max Thunder 16, at Kunsan Air Base April 15-29.
  • A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs stayed supporting a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent provides opportunities to expand cooperation and interoperability with Philippine counterparts and reassure partners and allies of the United States' commitment in the region. The five A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

    PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Philippines

    Pacific Air Forces Airmen stood up the first rotation of an Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, following a joint announcement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in Manila that highlighted several initiatives aimed to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations.
  • A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber sits on the flightline April 14, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The strategic global strike capability of B-52’s deters potential adversaries and provides reassurance to allies and partners that the U.S. is capable to defend its national security interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez/Released)

    B-52's demonstrate power projection in the Pacific

    The U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber and crews just returned from Clark Air Base, Philippines, where they supported Exercise Balikatan 16. Exercises like BK 16 help maintain a high level of readiness, enhance military-to-military relations, and combined combat capabilities. The U.S. Pacific Command has maintained a rotational strategic
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paolo Santos, 18th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew, inspects an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during weapons load training April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Maintenance Group prepares each aircraft for flight to ensure safety and reliability in support of the training mission here at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

    18th MXG ensures mission readiness 24/7

    Airmen with the 18th Maintenance Group completed weapons load training April 13 at Kadena Air Base, ensuring mission readiness 24/7. 
  • Airmen from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, conduct a wing-wide foreign-object debris (FOD) walk, April 11, 2016, to remove materials from the runway that could damage an aircraft during a takeoff or landing. The break-up of snow and preparation for RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 inspired the FOD walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner/Released)

    FOD-free for RED FLAG-Alaska

    “Sticks and stones may break my bones,” and they can also damage aircraft. Nuts, bolts and other parts are necessary for aircraft to fly, but not when they are lying on the airfield.Approximately 800 Airmen with the 354th Fighter Wing and tenant units gathered en masse April 11 to ensure pieces of foreign-object debris stay where they belong, away
  • Attendees shake hands with competitors after a quarterly weapons load competition April 8, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Weapons load teams from the 25th and 36th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed in dress and appearance, timing and technical order accuracy during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)

    PACAF aircraft maintenance units hone skills during 2016 1st quarter competition

    Teams from the 80th and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Units at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea; the 36th and 25th AMUs at Osan Air Base, ROK; and the 44th and 67th AMUs at Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated in quarterly load crew competitions at each of their respective bases. Competitions such as these give aircraft maintainers the ability to
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