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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Lt. Gen Staley Kresge, vice commander, Pacific Air Forces (right), is presented a commemorative plaque by Maj. Gen. Raul Dimatatac, vice commander, Philippine Air Force, at the conclusion of the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Airman-to-Airman Talks, designed to not only foster military-to-military relationships with allied forces, but also to renew a long-standing friendship the Republic of the Philippines and the United States have known for more than 63 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

At the conclusion of the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman talks between their two air forces, Maj. Gen. Raul Dimatatac, vice commander, Philippine Air Force (left), is presented a replica of the damaged wall of the Pacific Air Forces building – which suffered incredible damage during the Japanese attack on Oahu Dec. 7, 1941 – by Lt. Gen. Stanley Kresge, vice commander, Pacific Air Forces here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Airman-to-Airman Talks provided an opportunity for airmen in operations, intelligence, communications and other career fields, to meet and to speak freely about how to better work together in the coming years to strengthen relations between the Philippine and U.S. Air Forces. Additionally, leaders were able to begin plans for joint activities for the coming calendar year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Maj. Gen. Raul Dimatatac, vice commander, Philippine Air Force (left), and Lt. Gen. Stanley Kresge, vice commander, Pacific Air Forces, sign Terms of Reference agreements between their two air forces at the conclusion of the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During Philippine President Benigno Aquino III’s visit to Washington, D.C. in June, 2012, U.S. President Barack Obama reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to the long-standing mutual defense treaty between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Republic of the Philippines and United States flags sit side-by-side at the head table of the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Ceded to the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War, the Republic of the Philippines peaceably won its independence from the U.S. on Jul. 4, 1946, a day presently observed as “RP-U.S. Friendship Day.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Maj. Gen. Raul Dimatatac, vice commander, Philippine Air Force, discusses joint training efforts with members of the United States Pacific Air Forces staff at the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Since taking office in 2010, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has reached out to the United States in an effort to bolster mutual training opportunities in order to better his nation’s forces for territorial defense and maritime security through events like the Airman-to-Airman Talks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Maj. Clifford Afong, Hawaiian Air National Guard, enjoys a short break from briefings with two Philippine Air Force airmen at the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Over the past decade, the U.S. has sought to reinvigorate ties with the Philippines, primarily through the Defense Reform effort, helping enact President Obama’s strategic rebalance of U.S. military interest toward the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

During a break, Col. Arturo Orticio, Philippine Air Force deputy wing commander, Air Defense Wing, socializes with Pacific Air Forces airmen at the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to the Republic of the Philippines in November, 2011, demonstrated the critical importance placed on the U.S.-Philippine relationship and reinforced President Obama’s strategic rebalance toward the Pacific, a major theme of the Airman-to-Airman Talks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Lt. Gen. Stanley Kresge, Pacific Air Forces vice commander (center), and Maj. Gen. Raul Dimatatac, vice commander, Philippine Air Force, listen as members of the Philippine and United States Air Forces introduce themselves during the official welcome briefings for the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Airman-to-Airman Talks offer allied air forces the chance to meet face-to-face and discuss joint training opportunities beneficial to both militaries. During the three-day conference, intended to strengthen bilateral relationships between the two air forces, Dimatatac and Kresge laid plans for the U.S. and Philippine air forces to meet in the coming months through joint-training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Lt. Gen. Stanley Kresge, vice commander, Pacific Air Forces (right), welcomes Maj. Gen. Raul Dimatatac, Philippine Air Force vice commander, to the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Republic of the Philippines, a major non-NATO U.S. ally, holds a long-standing mutual defense treaty with the U.S. dating back to 1951. Events like the Airman-to-Airman Talks strengthen relationships between the two air forces and establish a forum for open discussion of critical airpower topics in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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First U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks comes to a close

Maj. Adrian Galang, Pacific Air Forces International Affairs desk officer for Burma, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Thailand, welcomes members of the Philippine Air Force to the first United States and Philippine Airman-to-Airman Talks here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Airman-to-Airman Talks are intended to strengthen bilateral relationships between the two air forces, establish an annual forum to discuss airpower topics and to determine joint activities for next calendar year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Bright)

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Former PACAF commander awarded S. Korea’s top medal

Lt. Gen. Cha-Kyu Choi, Republic of Korea, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff and his spouse Mrs. Jae Oak Yoon (left), join retired Gen. Gary North, former Pacific Air Forces commander, and his spouse Mrs. Shelly North (right), for a group photo at the DePonte Suite, Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 9, 2012. North’s was presented South Korea’s top medal for his role in promoting the alliance between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Underwood/Released)

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Former PACAF commander awarded S. Korea’s top medal

Lt. Gen. Cha-Kyu Choi, Republic of Korea, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, presents retired Gen. Gary North, former Pacific Air Forces commander, with the National Security Merit Tongil Medal at the DePonte Suite, Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 9, 2012. North received South Korea‘s highest award for foreigners for his tireless efforts to promote security on the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Underwood/Released)

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Former PACAF commander awarded S. Korea’s top medal

Lt. Gen. Cha-Kyu Choi, Republic of Korea, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, presents retired Gen. Gary North, former Pacific Air Forces commander, with the National Security Merit Tongil certificate at the DePonte Suite, Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 9, 2012. North was presented the medal for his contribution in promoting military cooperation between the ROKAF and the USAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Underwood/Released)

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ROKAF F-5 Freedom Fighter makes home in Hawaii

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-5A Freedom Fighter dedicated to Gen. Kim Too Man, a legendary figure in the ROKAF, sits on displays at the Pacific Aviation Museum, Ford Island, Hawaii, Nov.12, 2012. Today the aircraft are used as an adversary fighter in the “Top Gun” and “Red Flag” combats schools. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

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ROKAF F-5 Freedom Fighter makes home in Hawaii

Kahu Kordell Kekoa blesses a Republic of Korea Air Force F-5A Freedom Fighter with ti leaves and Hawaiian water during the F-5A dedication ceremony at the Pacific Aviation Museum, Hawaii, Nov. 12, 2012. The aircraft was dedicated to Gen. Kim Too Man, a legendary figure in the ROKAF. This aircraft honors the rich airpower of the Pacific, and serves as a reminder that ROKAF and American Airmen have served side by side for over 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

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ROKAF F-5 Freedom Fighter makes home in Hawaii

Kahu Kordell Kekoa explains the Hawaiian traditional blessing he will be performing using ti leaves and Hawaiian water during the F-5A Freedom Fighter dedication ceremony in honor of to Gen. Kim Too Man, a legendary figure in the ROKAF, at the Pacific Aviation Museum, Hawaii, Nov. 12, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

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ROKAF F-5 Freedom Fighter makes home in Hawaii

Lt. Gen. Cha-Kyu Choi, Republic of Korea Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, and his aide Capt. Seung Min Ok speaks to attendees at the F-5A Freedom Fighter dedication ceremony, at the Pacific Aviation Museum, Ford Island, Nov. 12, 2012. Choi visited the museum to help dedicate the aircraft to Gen. Kim Too Man, a legendary figure in the ROKAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

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ROKAF F-5 Freedom Fighter makes home in Hawaii

Attendees of the Republic of Korea Air Force F-5A Freedom Fighter dedication ceremony listen attentively during the ROKAF recognition acknowledgement presided over by Lt. Gen. Cha-Kyu Choi, ROKAF Vice Chief of Staff, at the Pacific Aviation Museum, Ford Island, Nov. 12, 2012. The attendees included Korean War veterans, business and civic leaders, and U.S. military leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

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ROKAF F-5 Freedom Fighter makes home in Hawaii

Lt. Gen. Cha-Kyu Choi, Republic of Korea, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, and Burl Burlingame, Pacific Aviation Museum, curator, unveil a ROKAF F-5A Freedom Fighter dedicated to Gen. Kim Too Man, a legendary figure in the ROKAF, at Pacific Aviation Museum, Ford Island, Hawaii, Nov. 12, 2012. The aircraft joins the museum’s growing collection of more than 35 historic aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

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ROKAF F-5 Freedom Fighter makes home in Hawaii

Lt. Gen. Cha-Kyu Choi, Republic of Korea, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, and his aide Capt. Seung Min Ok are welcomed by Clint Churchill, Pacific Aviation Museum Board President, at Ford Island, Hawaii, Nov. 12, 2012. Choi visited the museum to help dedicate a ROKAF F-5A Freedom Fighter to Gen. Kim Too Man, a legendary ROKAF figure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

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