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18 OSS sAFEguards Pitch Black 2022

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Cea, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, prepares AFE before flying operations during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Supervisors in AFE like Cea conduct aircrew continuation training, instruct aircrews on equipment use, operation, and capabilities, and provide aircrew techniques to ensure the survivability of those who utilize AFE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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18 OSS sAFEguards Pitch Black 2022

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Cea, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, prepares AFE before flying operations during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Pitch Black 22 is a model opportunity for expanding engagements with allies and partners across the globe, and demonstrates the resolve to promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

A U.S. Airman from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepares an F-15C Eagle for take off during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. PB22 is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries’ air operations. This year, 17 nations are participating in PB22, and is scheduled from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles are parked during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. The exercise focused on the tactical execution of Large Force Employment Offensive Counter Air and Counter Land operations in a multi-national coalition environment to enhance interoperability among the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles are parked during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Pitch Black began in 1981 and was initially limited to Australian participation until 1983, the U.S. being the first international participant. With the goal of enhancing combat readiness and interoperability between the partner nations, many participants have joined Pitch Black since then, this year being the first year the Republic of Korea Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and German Air Force fully participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ross Kohler, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, takes off during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 7, 2022. PB22 is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries’ air operations. This year, 17 nations are participating in PB22, and is scheduled from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle taxis before take off during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Pitch Black 22 is a model opportunity for expanding engagements with allies and partners across the globe, demonstrating the resolve to promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

Senior Airman Edwin Guerrero, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Approximately 110 U.S. Airmen from the Pacific Air Forces participated in PB22, the RAAF Chief of Air Force’s biennial capstone international engagement activity with forces drawn from a wide range of regional, coalition and allied nations. This year, 17 nations participated in PB22 from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

Senior Airman Baylee Koke, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, waits to marshal an F-15C Eagle during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Air operations were conducted in northern Australia over the exercise period with forces predominantly based at RAAF Darwin and RAAF Tindal, hosting up to 2,500 personnel and 100 aircraft from around the world, combining efforts to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Logan Crider, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, waits for an F-15C Eagle to taxi during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. PB22 is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries’ air operations. This year, 17 nations are participating in PB22, and is scheduled from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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US, Germany, Australia air forces’ generals share airspace together

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, poses for a photo with German Air Force Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, middle, Chief of Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, right, Chief of Air Force, at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 5, 2022. Wilsbach’s visit coincided with Exercise Pitch Black 2022, the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries’ air operations. This year, 17 nations are participating in PB22, and is scheduled from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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US, Germany, Australia air forces’ generals share airspace together

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks with German Air Force Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, middle, Chief of Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, right, Chief of Air Force, while looking at a German Air Force Eurofighter prior to a local media engagement during a visit to RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 5, 2022. While in Darwin, Wilsbach observed how the U.S. and partners employ assets to conduct training and strategic deterrence missions with allies, partners and joint forces in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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US, Germany, Australia air forces’ generals share airspace together

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, right, Pacific Air Forces commander, German Air Force Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, middle, Chief of Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, left, Chief of Air Force, speak to members of the local media during a visit to Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 5, 2022. Leadership spoke on Exercise Pitch Black 2022 interoperability opportunities, and expressed the importance of allies and partners working together to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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US, Germany, Australia air forces’ generals share airspace together

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, middle, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks with a German Air Force Eurofighter pilot, left, along with German Air Force Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, right, Chief of Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, right, Chief of Air Force, before a media event at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 5, 2022. Leadership traveled to RAAF Base Darwin to observe Exercise Pitch Black 2022 operations and discuss combining efforts to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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A new day dawns on Exercise Pitch Black 2022

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, during Exercise Pitch Black 2022, Aug. 24, 2022. PB22 enhances U.S. relationships with regional and global allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures. These combined efforts better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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A new day dawns on Exercise Pitch Black 2022

Senior Airman Matthew Chung, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 24, 2022. The exercise’s focus is the tactical execution of large force employment offensive counter air and counter land operations in a multi-national coalition environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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A new day dawns on Exercise Pitch Black 2022

U.S. Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ready an F-15C Eagle for take-off during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 24, 2022. U.S. Joint Forces have an enduring commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific across all domains for the security and wellbeing of our nation and the international community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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A new day dawns on Exercise Pitch Black 2022

Senior Airman Matthew Chung, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 24, 2022. Multilateral exercises with allies and partners throughout the region are designed to enhance each countries’ air operations, tactical execution of large force employment, and offensive counter air and land operations in order to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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A new day dawns on Exercise Pitch Black 2022

The 67th Fighter Squadron logo is displayed on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 24, 2022. Pitch Black 22 enhances U.S. relationships with regional and global allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures. These combined efforts better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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A new day dawns on Exercise Pitch Black 2022

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ross Kohler, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, closes the canopy of an F-15 before take-off during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 24, 2022. The exercise’s focus is the tactical execution of large force employment offensive counter air and counter land operations in a multi-national coalition environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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