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240717-F-ID959-1122

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, departs for a local sortie during Exercise Pitch Black at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 17, 2024. U.S. 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. Spencer Tobler)

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240717-F-ID959-1061

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off for a local sortie during Exercise Pitch Black at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 17, 2024. Pitch Black is the RAAF’s premier flying exercise and has been held since 1981. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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240717-F-ID959-1056

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off for a local sortie during Exercise Pitch Black at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 17, 2024. This year’s iteration of Pitch Black is the largest in the exercise’s history, and the scale of cooperation will help maintain a region that is secure, open, prosperous, and resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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240717-F-ID959-1012

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi onto a runway during Exercise Pitch Black at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 17, 2024. This year’s iteration of Pitch Black is the largest in the exercise’s history, and the scale of cooperation will help maintain a region that is secure, open, prosperous, and resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to land at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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240712-F-IP756-1051

Pitch Black opening ceremony attendees partake in a smoke ceremony at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia 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-IP756-1021

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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