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  • Container delivery system bundles dropped from a C-130 Hercules fall to the drop zone during Red Flag Alaska on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2016. Bundles such as these are used to simulate airdrop procedures for supplies to ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)

    RF-A: Before the drop

    Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron ensure the safety of container delivery system (CDS) bundles for an air drop during Red Flag-Alaska on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dual-role fighter aircraft assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., taxis to the equipment test cell prior to a sortie at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-3. Free exchange of ideas between multilateral forces during RF-A enhances not just partners and sister-service relationships, but also their operational efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)

    RF-A 16-3 provides realistic combat training

    U.S. Air Force aircraft perform sorties at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-3, Aug. 15, 2016. RF-A is conducted in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, which provides more than 67,000 square miles of airspace, including one conventional bombing range and two tactical bombing ranges containing 510 different types of targets and 45 threat simulators, both manned and unmanned.
  • Staff Sgt. Rodney X. Dowell, 51st Security Forces Squadron information assurance NCO, is presented the Airman’s Medal by Col. Andrew Hansen, 51st Fighter Wing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 29, 2016. In 2015, Dowell saved the lives of four people trapped in a burning vehicle while he was traveling to work early in the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo/Released)

    Osan hero receives Airman's Medal for saving four lives

    The Air Force has awarded the highest non-combat valor award to an Airman from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, who rescued four people trapped in a burning vehicle.
  • Pacific Rim Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum (JELF) participants work together to complete a group activity during the first U.S. led JELF at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug 10. 2016. The forum allowed participants to share experiences about leadership, further strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)

    Enhancing partnerships through joint education

    Does more stripes equate to more influence?
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chase Coleman, an entry controller with the 509th Security Forces Squadron from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., stands guards at an entry control point Aug. 10, 2016 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

    Airmen ensure BAAD mission continues

    More than 200 Airmen and three B-2 Spirits from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Bomber Assurance and Deterrence mission.
  • U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians assigned to the 509th Operation Support Squadron from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conduct pre-checks on flight equipment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 9, 2016. The work of the AFE shop ensures the safety of the B-2 pilots and allows the bomber crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency in demonstrating their ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

    509th AFE supports BAAD

    U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians assigned to the 509th Operation Support Squadron from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conduct pre-checks on flight equipment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 9, 2016. The work of the AFE shop ensures the safety of the B-2 pilots and allows the bomber crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency in demonstrating their ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability.
  • Staff Sgt. Justin Bender, 374th Operations Support Group survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, participates in a practice rescue operation at Camp Tachikawa, July 26, 2016. The 459 AS and 374 OSS demonstrated search and rescue capabilities to their Japan Self-Defense Force counterparts, showcasing their tactics and procedures used to support Japan in a disaster-response effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

    U.S., Japanese military aviation experts join forces

    Eastern Army Helicopter recently invited members of the 459th Airlift Squadron (AS) to attend the 2nd Tachikawa Helicopter Conference July 26, 2016 at Camp Tachikawa, Japan.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nary Kong-Choup, a team member with the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate section electronic warfare section, assembles a breakout box at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Kong-Choup was one of seven Airmen who took the initiative on building this device, saving time and requiring less manpower to operate. The apparatus connects to parts on F-16 Fighting Falcons, called line replacement units, and inspects the integrity of electrical pathways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

    Avionics Airmen create money saving, innovative device

    F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics specialists maintain and repair a wide range of electronics systems in the aircraft, ranging from communications to flight controls. To keep up with a demanding operations tempo, Misawa’s avionics Airmen developed a device to make their performance even more efficient, completing the project in July.
  • U.S. Navy Capt. Craig Salt (right), from Annapolis, Maryland, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Healy, from Honolulu, both plastic surgeons assigned to USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), examine a patient during a Pacific Partnership 2016 surgical screening at the Kuantan Naval Base medical facility. This is the first time Pacific Partnership has visited Malaysia. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local organizations in a search-and-rescue exercise, civil engineering projects, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)

    PACAF Airmen strengthen medical readiness during Malaysia exchange

    This year’s Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange 2016 (APMHE-16) brought nearly 500 senior military health officials from 27 countries in the region to share experiences and strengthen partnerships. Airmen from U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), participated in plenary and breakout sessions, where they discussed the latest in military medical practices and collaborated with their partner nations on specialized and general knowledge surrounding Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR).
  • Senior Airman Jasmin Figueroa, 51st Medical Operations Squadron emergency services technician, was selected as one the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2016 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted service members for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    PACAF Airman one of Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Senior Airman Jasmin Figueroa was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2016 during her time as an emergency services technician, assigned to the 51st Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted service members for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements.
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