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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Corbin, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron communications support team, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and Senior Airman Brandon Kester, 374th Communication Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, set up a statelite link to U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first mobile operations center during a deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, August 20, 2020. Air Force Global Strike Command’s development of the mobile operations center is based on the National Defense Strategy’s objective to build lethality, strengthen alliances and streamline processes. Once implemented across AFGSC, the mobile operations center will allow commanders across the world to employ bomber forces to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and ability of AFGSC to deliver lethal, ready, long-range strike options anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber pilots and maintainers assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, pose for a photo after a flying mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command units regularly conduct training with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. USSTRATCOM Bomber Task Force missions help maintain global stability and security while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Medina, Staff Sgt. Mark Farrar, and Senior Airman Robert Witkowski, maintainers assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepare to marshal a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a bomber task force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, deployed members actively employed social distancing measures and mask wearing in order to continue operating U.S. Strategic Command’s dynamic force employment missions in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, takes-off from Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions allow U.S. Strategic Command to provide persistent, long-term bomber presence to aid in U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Over the course of 24 hours, four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Witkowski and Staff Sgt. Mark Farrar, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chiefs, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepare a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber for take-off at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 17, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions allow U.S. Strategic Command to provide persistent, long-term bomber presence in the Indo-Pacific, and around the globe. Over the course of 24 hours, four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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Pacific Air Forces hosts third US-Sri Lanka Airman-to-Airman talks

Maj. Gen. David Burgy, Air National Guard assistant to the Pacific Air Forces commander, provides opening remarks during the Airman-to-Airman talks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2019. A2A talks are jointly held discussions between United States and partner nation air forces designed to bolster relations and provide an opportunity to share best practices from a variety of subject matter areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Pacific Air Forces hosts third US-Sri Lanka Airman-to-Airman talks

Air Vice Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Sri Lanka air force chief of staff, is greeted by members of the 15th Maintenance Group at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2019. During the four-day visit, SLAF and U.S. Air Force senior leaders engaged in three different working groups; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, air and maritime domain awareness, and force development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Pacific Air Forces hosts third US-Sri Lanka Airman-to-Airman talks

Charles Nicholls, Pacific Air Forces historian, gives a history tour to senior leaders of the Sri Lanka air force at Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 22, 2019. During the four-day visit, SLAF and U.S. Air Force senior leaders engaged in three different working groups; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, air and maritime domain awareness, and force development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Pacific Air Forces hosts third US-Sri Lanka Airman-to-Airman talks

Air Vice Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Sri Lanka air force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. David Burgy, Air National Guard assistant to the Pacific Air Forces commander, sign documents during the Airman-to-Airman talks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 22, 2019. The multi-day event marked the third A2A talks between the United States and Sri Lanka. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Pacific Air Forces honors 75th Anniversary during ceremony

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, gives a speech during a 75th anniversary ceremony in the Courtyard of Heroes at Headquarters PACAF, Aug. 2, 2019. The Far East Air Forces was activated on Aug. 3, 1944 at Brisbane, Australia, under the command of Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney. Over the next 18 months, FEAF moved from Brisbane to New Guinea, the Philippines and then to Japan. The FEAF moved from Fuchu Air station, Japan, to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on July 1, 1957, and was redesignated Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Pacific Air Forces honors 75th Anniversary during ceremony

Donald Fenton, Pacific Air Forces command historian, gives a historical speech during a 75th anniversary ceremony in the Courtyard of Heroes at Headquarters PACAF, Aug. 2, 2019. The Far East Air Forces was activated on Aug. 3, 1944 at Brisbane, Australia, under the command of Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney. Over the next 18 months, FEAF moved from Brisbane to New Guinea, the Philippines and then to Japan. The FEAF moved from Fuchu Air station, Japan, to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on July 1, 1957, and was redesignated Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Pacific Air Forces honors 75th Anniversary during ceremony

Kahu Kordell Kekoa, a local pastor, placed rainwater on the hands of Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, and his wife, Sharene during a 75th anniversary ceremony in the Courtyard of Heroes at Headquarters PACAF, Aug. 2, 2019. The Far East Air Forces was activated on Aug. 3, 1944 at Brisbane, Australia, under the command of Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney. Over the next 18 months, FEAF moved from Brisbane to New Guinea, the Philippines and then to Japan. The FEAF moved from Fuchu Air station, Japan, to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on July 1, 1957, and was redesignated Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Airmen, international partners attend First Sergeants Symposium

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, U.S. Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks to Airmen and international partners during a First Sergeants Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 24, 2019. The five-day course included training provided by Air University, the First Sergeant Academy, and informational briefings from base helping agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Airmen, international partners attend First Sergeants Symposium

U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a picture with international service members during a First Sergeants Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 24, 2019. The five-day course included training provided by Air University, the First Sergeant Academy, and informational briefings from base helping agencies. Service members from Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines participated in the symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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Hawaii State Legislates visit Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

U.S. Air Force Airmen explain the mission and capabilities of a C-17 Globemaster III to Hawaii State Legislative representatives during a familiarization flight July, 24, 2019. Eleven Hawaii legislatures visited with U.S. Air Force representatives in an effort to broaden understandings of Air Force missions, capabilities, roles and responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Amber Kelly-Herard)
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Hawaii State Legislates visit Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Hawaii State Legislative representatives take photos of the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during a familiarization flight July, 24, 2019. Eleven Hawaii legislatures visited with U.S. Air Force representatives in an effort to broaden understandings of Air Force missions, capabilities, roles and responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Amber Kelly-Herard)
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Hawaii State Legislates visit Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Hawaii State Legislative representatives and U.S. Air Force leadership from organizations across Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam pose in front of the historic Hickam Air Force Base flag in the Pacific Air Forces headquarters July, 24, 2019. Eleven Hawaii legislatures visited with U.S. Air Force representatives in an effort to broaden understandings of Air Force missions, capabilities, roles and responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
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Hawaii State Legislates visit Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

U.S. Air Force leadership greet Hawaii State Legislative representative Scott K. Saiki, Speaker of the House in front of the Pacific Air Forces Headquarters July, 24, 2019. Eleven Hawaii legislatures visited with U.S. Air Force representatives in an effort to broaden understandings of Air Force missions, capabilities, roles and responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
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Hawaii State Legislates visit Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

U.S. Air Force leadership greet Hawaii State Legislative representatives in front of the Pacific Air Forces Headquarters July, 24, 2019. Eleven Hawaii legislatures visited with U.S. Air Force representatives in an effort to broaden understandings of Air Force missions, capabilities, roles and responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)
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AETC Airmen visit PACAF to enhance warfighter alignment

Charles Nicholls, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) historian, gives an account of the Pearl Harbor attack for members of the 12th Operations Support Squadron and 559th Flying Training Squadron, from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, during a history tour at Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 10, 2019. The purpose of the visit was for Air Education and Training Command (AETC) members to learn more about Pacific theater operations and build and a relationship between AETC as a major command (MAJCOM) and PACAF as a combatant command (COCOM).
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