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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. In addition to the CBP bomber swap, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP mission and BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. In addition to the CBP bomber swap, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP mission and BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. In addition to the CBP bomber swap, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP mission and BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-1 Lancer sits on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. The CBP mission is part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-2 Spirit sits on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. Three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The BAAD deployment is part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. The B-52 was recently replaced by the B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. The CBP mission is part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. In addition to the CBP bomber swap, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP mission and BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. In addition to the CBP bomber swap, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP mission and BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Making history: B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater

A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit beside one another on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer, which arrived at Andersen Aug. 6, will replace the B-52 in support of the U.S. Strategic Command Continuous Bomber Presence mission. The CBP bomber swap between the B-1 and B-52 is occurring throughout the month of August as the B-1s return to support this mission for the first time since April 2006. In addition to the CBP bomber swap, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP mission and BAAD deployments are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability, and provide assurance to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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Air Contingent Philippines

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots walk back to the hangar at Clark Air Base, Philippines, after completing the final maritime domain awareness mission as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s first Air Contingent April 28, 2016. The pilots are deployed along with five A-10Cs, three HH-60G Pave Hawks and 200 Airmen to promote interoperability with Philippine counterparts and provide credible combat forces to the Indo-Asia-Pacific capable of a variety of missions including force projection, air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. In addition to the AMDA missions over the past two weeks, the pilots flew an additional 24 sorties amounting to 59 hours of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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Air Contingent Philippines

Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft fly over Clark Air Base, Philippines, upon return from a maritime domain awareness mission April 28, 2016. The aircraft were based out of Clark Air Base, Philippines for the past two weeks as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s first Air Contingent. The air and maritime domain awareness missions promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness ensuring safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. The Air Contingent was stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government and afforded both countries an opportunity to strengthen ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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Air Contingent Philippines

An HH-60G Pave Hawk prepares to land after completing the final mission for U.S. Pacific Command’s first iteration of an Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The Pave Hawks conducted a personnel recovery exercise in collaboration with the A-10s. These flights improved the interoperability between the two aircraft’s crews and ensures the pilots are qualified to conduct rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The A-10Cs flew their last U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent mission as this iteration comes to a close. The A-10C has a proven record operating out of short and varying airstrips, provides a flexible range of capabilities, and has a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations the U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent is conducting out of the air base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The A-10Cs flew their last U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent mission as this iteration comes to a close. The Air Contingent, stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government, is capable of conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring that all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tilt Culpepper, an A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot with the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, briefs U.S. Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircrew members on the mission of the A-10 as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The briefing afforded PAF aircrew members an opportunity to experience how U.S. Air Force aircrew members operate the airframe. The A-10C has a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent is conducting out of the air base, as it is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. This bilateral engagement strengthened the already close partnership between U.S. and Philippine armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air Contingent - Clark Air Base - Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 28, 2016. The A-10Cs flew their last U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent mission as this iteration comes to a close in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Air Contingent, which was stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government, promotes interoperability and provides greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Filipino-American Airmen return home, serve PACAF Air Contingent in Philippines

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jay Perocho Acasio, an aircrew flight equipment journeyman with the 51st Operations Support Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, looks out over his home country during a HH-60G Pave Hawk flight near Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 22, 2016. The staff sergeant is one of three Filipino-American Airmen serving U.S. Pacific Command’s newly stood up Air Contingent in the Philippines. Acasio is from Ozamiz City in the Misamis Occidental, Philippines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Filipino-American Airmen return home, serve PACAF Air Contingent in Philippines

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathlyn Hidalgo (left), an independent duty medical technician with the 25th Fighter Squadron, and Senior Airman Nikkie Javier (right), a precision guided munitions crew chief with the 51st Munitions Squadron, both deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, pose for a photo in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 22, 2016. Hidalgo and Javier are two of three Filipino-American Airmen serving U.S. Pacific Command’s newly stood up Air Contingent in the Philippines. Hidalgo is from Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines, and Javier is a Norwalk, California, native. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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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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