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  • A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off during exercise Northern Edge 17, May 8, 2017. The U-2 is participating for the first time in Northern Edge, the joint training exercise is focused on interoperability and hosting approximately 6,000 service members, 200 fixed wing aircraft and provides the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard with critical training.

    U-2 makes first appearance during Northern Edge 17

    Looking across the flightline at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during previous Northern Edge exercises you would have seen a mass of gray and white aircraft, but this year the distinctly black U-2S Dragon Lady from Beale Air Force Base, California, made its presence known for the first time at Northern Edge, and showcased the unique capabilities it can bring to the joint fight.
  • An RQ-4 Global Hawk’s engine warms up while planes take off and support vehicles pass by May 5, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted and unarmed, aerial reconnaissance system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

    Global Hawk's first take off from Yokota

    The RQ-4 Global Hawk’s first take off from Yokota Air Base occurred May 5, 2017.
  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, takes off at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado on its way to Kadena Air Base, Japan for a deployment in support of the Theater Security Package.

    Colorado Air National Guard 120th Fighter Squadron prepares for Kadena deployment

    Approximately 250 Airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 120th Fighter Squadron from Colorado Air National Guard Base, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, are set to deploy in May to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package.
  • An RQ-4 Global Hawk approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2017. The aircraft is part of the 69th Reconnaissance Group Detachment 1 and provides near real-time aerial imagery reconnaissance support to U.S. and partner nations assisting in multitude of operations. This capability was effectively employed during Operation Tomodachi, a relief effort launched when a 9.0-magnitude earthquake resulted in a tsunami that ravaged northeastern Japan in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

    Global Hawk arrives at Yokota

    An RQ-4 Global Hawk approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2017. The aircraft is part of the 69th Reconnaissance Group Detachment 1 and provides near real-time aerial imagery reconnaissance support to U.S. and partner nations assisting in multitude of operations. This capability was effectively employed during Operation Tomodachi, a relief
  • U.S. Vice President of the United States Mike R. Pence greets U.S. Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United States Forces Korea commander, after landing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2017. Pence’s visit to Korea highlighted the importance of the U.S. – ROK alliance, and how teamwork will be vital to deterring regional threats and maintaining stability on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

    U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrives in South Korea

    U.S. Vice President of the United States Mike R. Pence lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea (ROK), April 16, 2017. Pence’s visit to Korea highlights the importance of the U.S. – ROK alliance, and how teamwork will be vital to deterring regional threats and maintaining stability on the Korean peninsula.
  • The RQ-4 Global Hawk takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 7, 2010. The Global Hawk's mission is to provide a broad spectrum of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance collection capability to support joint combatant forces in worldwide peacetime, contingency and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson)

    U.S. deploys Global Hawks to Japan, maintains stability of Indo-Asia-Pacific region

    The U.S. Air Force plans to deploy five RQ-4 Global Hawks and approximately 105 personnel, currently based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to Yokota Air Base, Japan, from May to October 2017.
  • Staff Sgt. Benjamin Baughman, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster instructor, wraps ground wire around his arm prior to flight in a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2017. In case the aircraft is hit by lightning, the ground wire provides a conducting path towards the earth allowing the aircraft not to be effected by the electrical current. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

    C-130J completes first training sortie

    The C-130J Super Hercules completed its first training sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2017. The aircraft soared over the skies of Japan, stopped at Misawa AB to for the aircrew to become proficient within the Super Hercules before returning to Yokota.
  • A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean March 10, 2017. The B-1B's are deployed to Andersen as part of U.S. Pacific Command's (USPACOM) Continuous Bomber Presence operations. This forward deployed presence demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Most importantly, these bomber rotations provide Pacific Air Forces and USPACOM commanders an extended deterrence capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher E. Quail)

    U.S. continues CBP operations in Indo-Asia-Pacific region

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, takes off March 10, 2017, at Andersen AFB, Guam.
  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon shoots an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile off during COPE NORTH 17, Feb. 12, 2017. The HARM's primary mission is to suppress or destroy surface-to-air missile radar and radar-directed air defense artillery systems. Once airborne, it can operate in three modes: preemptive, missile-as-sensor and self-protect. (Courtesy photo by Jim Haseltine)

    Fighter Squadron returns home with stronger allies, sharper skills

    Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing returned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 4, after a month long exercise.
  • A loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron performs a pre-flight inspection at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. This is the first C-130J to be assigned to Pacific Air Forces. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith)

    PACAF’s first C-130J Super Hercules arrives in Japan

    Members of Team Yokota came out to welcome the first of 14 C-130J Super Hercules being assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing during an arrival ceremony held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017.
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