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240712-F-IP756-1021

An Australian National fans flames for a smoke ceremony at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia during the Pitch Black 24 opening ceremony July 12, 2024. The smoke ceremony is performed to cleanse participants and ward off bad spirits. Pitch Black 2024 will have more than 4400 personnel participating with a common goal of enhancing capabilities and strengthening regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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240712-F-IP756-1294

Pilots participating in Exercise Pitch Black 24 begin Mission Planning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. Pitch Black continues to foster collaboration and integration of high-end tactics, techniques and procedures amongst Allies and partners to create an asymmetric advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Alyssa Letts)

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240712-F-IP756-1283

Pilots participating in Exercise Pitch Black 24 begin Mission Planning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. Pitch Black continues to foster collaboration and integration of high-end tactics, techniques and procedures amongst Allies and partners to create an asymmetric advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Alyssa Letts)

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240712-F-IP756-1236

Royal Australian Air Force Air Commodore Peter Robinson, Officer Commanding Exercise, provides remarks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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240712-F-IP756-1222

His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie, Administrator of the Northern Territory, provides remarks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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240712-F-IP756-1201

Exercise Pitch Black 24 Participants listen to speakers during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The exercise places a strong emphasis on cooperation from national to multinational how during air operations making a strong contribution to a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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240712-F-IP756-1186

The Honorable Eva Lawler, Chief Minister for the Australian Northern Territory, speaks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This year marks the first time Spain and Italy will participate, increasing the European footprint in the region and showcasing evolving capabilities to come together for Joint and Combined Force movements for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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240712-F-IP756-1161

Exercise Pitch Black 24 Participants listen to speakers during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The exercise places a strong emphasis on cooperation from national to multinational how during air operations making a strong contribution to a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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240712-F-IP756-1140

Lights shine in the shape of the Exercise Pitch Black emblem at the Darwin Convention Center for the exercise’s opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This year’s iteration of Pitch Black is the largest in the exercise’s history, featuring 20 countries from around the world, and focusing on building stronger partnerships to maintain a region that is secure, open, prosperous, and resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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240713-F-MT297-1016

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct a Foreign Damage walk before three F-22A Raptors arrive at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, July 13. This exercise is the RAAF’s premier biennial flying activity designed to enhance the capabilities of all participating country’s forces to operate together, enhance readiness, and strengthen regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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240713-F-MT297-1118

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor pilot “Batman” in-processes with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airmen after landing at Base Tindal, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, July 13. This exercise is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries’ air operations.This year’s exercise will be the largest in the exercise’s 43-year history, with 20 participating nations, over 140 aircraft, and over 4000 personnel participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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240713-F-MT297-1079

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emmitt Niemi, 27th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, taxis a F-22A Raptor after landing at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, July 13. While here, Airmen will work with Allies and Partners to strengthen relationships throughout the region and assist in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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240713-F-MT297-1033

A F-22A Raptor arrives at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, July 13. This will be the first time the F-22A has participated in this exercise. Pitch Black 2024 missions provide participating nations with a better understanding of each other’s strengths and capabilities, encourages the adoption of techniques and practices, and offers pathways to future interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

A satellite communications terminal is displayed during a U.S. Space Forces Korea change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The event marked the first official change of command ceremony for the unit, which was activated as a USSF field component under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and assigned to the USFK sub-unified command in December 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, U.S. Space Forces Korea incoming commander, renders his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The event marked the first official change of command for the unit, which was activated as a USSF field component under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and assigned to the USFK sub-unified command in December 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Joshua McCullion, U.S. Space Forces Korea outgoing commander, receives the Defense Superior Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The DSSM is awarded by the Secretary of Defense to military officers who perform exceptionally within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, special or outstanding command in a defense agency or any other joint activity designated by the secretary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The event marked the first official change of command for U.S. Space Forces Korea, which was activated as a USSF field component under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and assigned to the USFK sub-unified command in December 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician sets up a defensive position during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Tanuki Bandit 24 and similar exercises are crucial for all EOD technicians, enabling them to respond accurately, safely, and effectively to any situation, ensuring the safe defusal of threats and enhancing readiness across the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Tanuki Bandit 24

Exercise participants evacuate a simulated wounded U.S. Marine Corps ordnance disposal technician during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. During the exercise, participants worked alongside various agencies from the 35th Fighter Wing, such as the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Security Forces Squadron, Fire Department, Agile Combat Employment Office, Medical Group, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 scans terrain during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Over the course of five days, participants engaged in 24-hour day and night hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios that included camp setup, defense, tactical combat casualty care, unexploded ordnance identification and disarmament, marksmanship and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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