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Lightning Strikes Twice

Two Australian F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) arrive to the Hickam ramp at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on February 23. Hickam was the last stop before the aircraft would fly at Avalon air show in Victoria, Australia on March 3. The F-35A will provide Australia with a fifth generation aircraft at the forefront of air combat technology, to provide a networked force-miltiplier effect in terms of situational awareness and combat effectiveness. USAF Photo by Capt. Nicole White, 15th Wing Public Affairs

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Marines soar through Yokota skies

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, assigned to 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016 during Jump Week. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

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Marines soar through Yokota skies

Drop Zone coordinators with the 36th Airlift Squadron set up an angle marker at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. U.S. Marine Corps from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted weeklong jump training from an Air Force C-130 Hercules, assigned to the 36 AS. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force carries his parachute after landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016, during Jump week. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

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Marines soar through Yokota skies

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, assigned to 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A C-130 Hercules takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016, during Jump Week. The 36th Airlift Squadron provided airlift supports to U.S. Marine Corp’s weeklong jump training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron lands after completing a night flight mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. The C-130H provides tactical airlift worldwide. Its flexible design allows it to operate in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a night flight mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. The C-130H provides tactical airlift worldwide. Its flexible design allows it to operate in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arrec Chetwood tightens a screw on the wing of an A-10C Thunderbolt II after the aircraft conducted a mission in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal providing transparent air and maritime situational awareness April 21, 2016, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. Chetwood, who is deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is part of the first iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent, which was stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government in order to build upon the relationship with Philippine counterparts, and lay the foundation for joint air patrols to complement ongoing joint maritime patrols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Rentschler, A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Joseph Defino, aerospace propulsion technician, both deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, check the engine of an A-10C after the aircraft completed maritime domain awareness mission over the waters west of the Philippines April 21, 2016. The aircraft and Airmen are deployed in support of the first iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent, which was stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government in order to promote interoperability, build upon the relationship with our Philippine counterparts, and reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Whetham, weapons load crew chief, and Senior Airman Jonathan Simmons, weapons load crew member, inspect a training round from an A-10C Thunderbolt II after the aircraft completed a maritime domain awareness mission in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal west of the Philippines April 21, 2016. These missions are intended to provide more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace, and as such, the aircraft do not carry live rounds. Whetham and Simmons are deployed to Clark Air Base, Philippines from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Espinoza, A-10C Thunderbolt II crew chief, deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, goes through a checklist for an A-10C after the aircraft conducted an air and maritime domain awareness mission intended to provide more transparent air and maritime situational awareness ensuring safety for military and civilian activities in international waters April 21, 2016, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. The aircraft’s parts are interchangeable left and right, including the engines, main landing gear and vertical stabilizers, thus the aircrew and maintainers can deploy with minimal equipment and still ensure the jets are ready to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Simmons, a weapons load crew member deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, inspects an A-10C Thunderbolt II prior to the aircraft’s takeoff April 21, 2016, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. The aircraft and Airmen are deployed in support of the first iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent, designed to promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Rister, an avionics technician deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, unscrews a panel on an A-10C Thunderbolt II after the aircraft completed a mission flying in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal April 21, 2016. The aircraft can be serviced and operated from bases with varied facilities, additionally; many of its parts are interchangeable left and right, including the engines, main landing gear and vertical stabilizers. These unique aspects of the aircraft allow the aircrew and maintainers to deploy with minimal equipment and still ensure the jets are ready to fly missions out of Clark AB at a moment’s notice, exercising the rights of freedom of navigation in international waters and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Kochman, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft navigator, talks to a Philippine Air Force member from the 220th Airlift Wing April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 night flight over the Philippine Islands. PAF pilots and aircrew do not currently have night vision goggle capabilities, so the training given to them from members of the 36th AS was an entirely new experience. U.S. and Philippine military forces continually modernize and develop partner capabilities through bilateral exercises and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)

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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Patterson, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft loadmaster, discusses his job with Philippine Air Force (PAF) loadmasters from the 220th Airlift Wing April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines. Loadmasters from the PAF not only have their loadmaster duties, but also have one or two additional jobs varying from maintenance to combat roles. Bilateral training increases our armed forces’ ability to respond quickly and work together effectively in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)

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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Scott Brooks, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft pilot, helps Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. Rald Pinca, 220th Airlift Wing pilot, try on a flight helmet April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines. Pilots and loadmasters from the 36th AS shared their experiences of using night vision goggles and night flying during an all-day training session. BK16 provides opportunities for U.S. and Philippine forces to come together and train for potential real world events and crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)

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A year behind me

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman, a 354th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, takes photos Aug. 4, 2015, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Whitman is approaching the one year mark in the Air Force and reflected on how her decision to join the military has positively affected her life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

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Marine Corps recognizes Hawaii Heroes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan (left), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific commander, and Mayor Kirk Caldwell (second – left) of the city and county of Honolulu recognized the Airmen that selflessly helped the Marines and Sailor during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft mishap, May 17, 2015, during the First Responder Recognition Ceremony at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, in Honolulu, Dec. 18, 2015. Military and civilian personnel that selflessly assisted during the rescue and treatment of the Marines and Sailor were honored by the MARFORPAC commander. (Left to right) The Airmen recognized were Lt. Col. Mike Blake, 154th Operations Support Squadron; SMSgt Sam Sharpe and Master Sgts. Anthony Gauna, Michael Ledford and Juan Guzman, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces logistics directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Lopez Cruet/Released)

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Operation Christmas Drop

Crew members wave to islanders as a C-130H from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, flies over the Island of Fais during Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 8, 2015. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian aid/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force C 1-30 aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn)

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