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Pacific Air Forces hosts Japanese Minister of Defense during PACOM tour

U.S. Air Force Col. David Moeller, 613th Air Operations Center commander, greets Japan Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani, during his visit to the 613th AOC Nov. 23, 2015, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Nakatani and members of his defense forces were here to conduct bilateral talks with U.S. Pacific Command and PACAF about ongoing and future operations in the pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez/Released)

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Pacific Air Forces hosts Japanese Minister of Defense during PACOM tour

U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson (right), Pacific Air Forces commander, meets with Japan Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani during his visit to PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 24, 2015. Nakatani and members of his defense forces were here to conduct bilateral talks with U.S. Pacific Command and PACAF about ongoing and future operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick/Released)

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Pacific Air Forces hosts Japanese Minister of Defense during PACOM tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Dillon, Pacific Air Forces vice commander, greets Japan Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani, during his visit to the 613th Air Operations Center Nov. 23, 2015, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Nakatani and members of his defense forces were here to conduct bilateral talks with U.S. Pacific Command and PACAF about ongoing and future operations in the pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez/Released)

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Kadena Airmen tour Naha AB, build bilateral relations

Approximately 40 U.S. Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated in a wing exchange tour Nov. 20, 2015, to build bilateral relations with their Japan Air Self Defense Force counterparts at Naha Air Base, Japan. JASDF members from Naha AB were provided a similar wing exchange tour in July at Kadena as part of an effort to strengthen the alliance and familiarity between Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Hernandez, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron pilot, prepares for takeoff, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

Crew members from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron board an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system before takeoff, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With its surveillance and reconnaissance mission, the AWACS aircraft from the 961st AACS provides visibility of virtually everything in the air allowing Kadena and other Air Force assets to project superior force for any operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from Kadena on a daily basis to help maintain strategic access and freedom of movement across all domains, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AWACS aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricardo Huerta, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AWACS aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class John Frerichs, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system technician, searches for tools for a scheduled C-130 Hercules inspection during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS always work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airmen prepare seating in a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Multiple C-130s were inspected, reconfigured and fueled in preparation of flights for Vigilant Ace 16, a U.S.- Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 374th Logistical Readiness Squadron fuel a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Airmen prepped multiple C-130s to take part in operational flights during Vigilant Ace 16, a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for any obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS always work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for obvious physical damage or leaks and to ensure all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Vigilant Ace is a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron test and replace parts of a C-130 Hercules cockpit during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

A member of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tightens an engine panel on a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2,2015. Vigilant Ace is a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for any obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS always work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airmen with the 374 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect landing gear during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. The inspection included checking the aircraft for overall working condition and giving it a 72-hour seal for approved flight. These scheduled inspections ensure the aircraft is safe and reliable and allow aircraft to quickly respond to contingencies. Yokota Airmen participating in Vigilant Ace 16 train alongside aircrews flying different types of aircraft, practicing interoperability that enables aircrew members to be ready for many potential situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2 2015. Vigilant Ace 16 is a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Jackson Horton and Senior Airman Michael Tielleman, both 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, inspect a C-130 Hercules engine during VIGILANT ACE 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. The maintainers conducted scheduled inspections on multiple C-130s, ensuring the aircraft and its engines were ready for upcoming flights. After the inspections the C-130s are cleared to fly without another inspection for 72 hours, allowing quick response for potential Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief or contingencies. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale employment exercise increases U.S. and ROK interoperability and ultimately enhances U.S.- ROK commitments to maintain peace in the region. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Range day exhibits mission for families

An F-16 Fighting Falcon performs a maneuver after dropping a simulated ordnance at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. Commonly referred to as "Viper" in the pilot community, the F-16 has the capability of flying two times the speed of sound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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