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Rapid deployment

The Pacific Air Forces’ joint component coordination element board a C-17 Globemaster III from the 535th Airlift Squadron Dec. 5, 2014, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. C-17 aircrew and the JACCE demonstrated PACAF’s capability to rapidly deploy in less than 24 hours, and will continue their training alongside the 36th Wing Contingency Response Group at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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Remembering our heroes

Two F-22 Raptors, assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, 19th Fighter Squadron, U.S. Air Force, conduct a flyover during the 73rd Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day commemoration ceremony at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2014. More than 2,000 guests, including Pearl Harbor survivors and other veterans, attended the National Park Service and U.S. Navy-hosted joint memorial ceremony at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. This year's theme focused on "Preserving the Memory." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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Hickam Airmen exercise Rapid Raptor in Guam

Master Sgt. Shawn Pangborn, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor crew chief from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii salutes as an F-22 departs the hangar Nov. 23, 2014, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A C-17 Globemaster III along with several F-22s operated from Andersen to practice flexibility in aircraft movement at a non-traditional base with additional pilots, maintenance support and accompanying fuel and munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Morris/Released)

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Hickam Airmen exercise Rapid Raptor in Guam

An F-22 Raptor climbs after take-off from the flightline Nov. 24, 2014 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A C-17 Globemaster III along with several F-22s operated from Andersen to practice flexibility in aircraft movement at a non-traditional base with additional pilots, maintenance support and accompanying fuel and munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Morris/Released)

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Hickam Airmen exercise Rapid Raptor in Guam

Tech. Sgt. Howard Uyeda, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, turns on a computer to connect to an F-22 Raptor Nov. 24, 2014, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A C-17 Globemaster III along with several F-22s operated from Andersen to practice flexibility in aircraft movement at a non-traditional base with additional pilots, maintenance support and accompanying fuel and munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Morris/Released)

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Hickam Airmen exercise Rapid Raptor in Guam

Master Sgt. Shawn Pangborn, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor crew chief, and 1st Lt. Jeff Braden, 19th Fighter Squadron pilot from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, review the day’s flight Nov. 23, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A C-17 Globemaster III along with several F-22s operated from Andersen to practice flexibility in aircraft movement at a non-traditional base with additional pilots, maintenance support and accompanying fuel and munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Morris/Released)

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Hickam Airmen exercise Rapid Raptor in Guam

Capt. Austin McIntosh,19th Fighter Squadron F-22 pilot, and Tech. Sgt. Jay Nishimura, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Avionic Systems specialist, review aircraft forms prior to taking-off from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii Nov. 20. Airmen from the 15th and 154th Wings exercised the Rapid Raptor concept, the newest approach to fighter employment, which uses at least one C-17 to swiftly move, refuel and rearm a minimum of four F-22s in unfamiliar environments.(Hawaii Air National Guard photo/Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)

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Hickam Airmen exercise Rapid Raptor in Guam

Four F-22 Raptors from the 19th and 199th Fighter Squadrons taxi prior to take-off Nov. 20 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The Raptors executed a Rapid Raptor deployment, which is still in the proof-of-concept phase, to Andersen, AFB, Guam Nov. 20-24. Once the Rapid Raptor concept becomes an operational capability these small detachments of U.S. fighters performing short-duration deployments aim to strengthen the overall U.S. posture with a smaller footprint than traditional expeditionary forces or theater security packages. (Hawaii Air National Guard photo/Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)

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Valiant Shield

An F-16 aircraft, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, lands on Andersen Air Force Base in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield is a training exercise with a focus on integration and proficiency of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps through engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chelsy Alamina)

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Valiant Shield

A B-52 Bomber deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from Andersen Air Force Base runway in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield is a training exercise with a focus on integration and proficiency of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps through engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chelsy Alamina)

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Valiant Shield

An F-15 aircraft, assigned to the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing, flies over Guam in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield is a training exercise with a focus on integration and proficiency of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps through engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chelsy Alamina)

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Buff rocks Valiant Shield

A B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber with the 20th Bomb Squadron operating under the tactical control of the 36th Operations Group, 36th Wing lands during Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)

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Buff rocks Valiant Shield

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton/Released)

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Buff rocks Valiant Shield

A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to take off during exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton/Released)

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Buff rocks Valiant Shield

A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to take off during exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton/Released)

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Buff rocks Valiant Shield

Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners.

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U.S. forces unite for Valiant Shield

Aviation Ordnancemen from the Fighting Marlins of Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, the Screaming Eagles of VP-1, and the Totems of VP-69 work together to raise the Harpoon onto the P-3C Orion aircraft. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the sinking of the former USS Fresno (LST 1182) to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and live firing against a surface target at sea in conditions that could not be simulated otherwise. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (NAC) Jillian Lotti/Released)

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U.S. forces unite for Valiant Shield

A C-130 takes off during Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)

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B-2 Spirit deploys to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Brock Schuld, 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, poses in front of a B-2 Spirit bomber during a deployment, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 22, 2014. The bombers and approximately 200 support Airmen, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., deployed to Guam Aug. 6, 2014 to improve combat readiness and ensure regional stability. Bomber deployments help maintain stability in the region while allowing units to become familiar with operating in the theater according to USPACOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)

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B-2 Spirit deploys to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam

Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work on a B-2 Spirit bomber during a deployment, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 22, 2014.The bombers and approximately 200 support Airmen, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., deployed to Guam Aug. 6, 2014 to improve combat readiness and ensure regional stability. Bomber deployments help maintain stability in the region while allowing units to become familiar with operating in the theater according to USPACOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)

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