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U.S. and Australia demonstrate current, future space priorities at Avalon International airshow

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs aerial maneuvers with an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Avalon Australian International Airshow at the Avalon Airport, Australia, March 27, 2025. The U.S. values its enduring alliance with Australia, and participation in AVALON 25 reinforces its commitment to interoperability, regional cooperation, and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. and Australia demonstrate current, future space priorities at Avalon International airshow

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colin “SPAM” Neisius, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team lead crew chief, gives a tour of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to members of the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service during the Avalon Australian International Airshow at the Avalon Airport, Australia, March 27, 2025. AVALON 2025 enhances interoperability and military cooperation with Australia and regional partners, reinforcing a shared commitment to Indo-Pacific security and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Sherer, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeyman, removes and replaces an expired emergency canopy release line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. Keeping equipment updated in egress is essential to the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission as it ensures reliable, effective tools for safe and quick evacuation during emergencies, minimizing risks to life and enhancing mission readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Ear protection and a safety belt hangs on an aircraft maintenance stand at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. Safety gear is vital to protect personnel from the hazards of ejection systems and explosives, ensuring their safety during maintenance and testing to support the 35th Fighter Wing’s focus on mission readiness, operational excellence and Airmen safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeyman, locks a stand in place next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The egress section ensures ejection systems function reliably in emergencies, supporting mission success through aircraft readiness, pilot safety, and operational effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeyman, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon to replace an emergency canopy release line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The proper functioning of egress components is critical to the safety and effectiveness of ejection systems, ensuring pilots can safely escape in emergencies, minimizing malfunction risks, enhancing pilot survival rates and supporting mission success by maintaining operational readiness in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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A box of tools sits on a stand at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. By keeping ejection systems functional, egress specialists directly support aircraft readiness, reducing the risk of mission failure due to equipment malfunctions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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PACAF Command Chief Strengthens Relations

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, and Royal New Zealand Air Force 6th Warrant Officer Guy Lipsham visit with a RNZAF member at Christchurch, New Zealand Mar.10, 2025. McCool visited New Zealand in support of Operation Deep Freeze, an annual, multi-national operation focused on assisting the National Science Foundation and U.S. Antarctic Program. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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PACAF Senior Enlisted Leader Strengthens Partnerships

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, poses with Chief Master Sgt. John Roxas, chief master sergeant of the Philippine Air Force at Manila, Philippines Mar. 10, 2025. McCool met with senior leaders of the Philippine Defense Force to discuss enhancing enlisted personnel development through increased collaboration and training opportunities, and shared initiatives such as the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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PACAF Senior Enlisted Leader Strengthens Ties

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, meets with First Chief Master Sgt. Feliciano Lazo, Armed Forces of the Philippines Sergeant Major, and other senior enlisted leaders at Manila, Philippines Mar. 10, 2025. During the engagement McCool and Lazo discussed how to further develop future leaders of PAF. Lazo wanted to emphasize future opportunities of collaboration with Inter Pacific Air Forces Academy and First Sergeant Symposium for SNCOs. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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DCOMPACAF Address in Avalon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander, gives an address to attendees of the Chief of Air Force symposium during the 2025 Avalon International Airshow, in Melborne, Australia, Mar. 25, 2025. The Australian International Airshow 2025 is a premier biennial event for the military aviation and aerospace industry. The symposium brought together air chiefs and senior leaders from more than 30 nations to deepen partnerships and reinforce a shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Sergeant David Said)

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PACAF hosts Pacific Defender 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. Jacob Foley, PACAF Security Forces Division chief, speaks to Col. Tomohiro Nariyama, foreign national visitor from Japan Air Self-Defense Force, during Pacific Defender 25-2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 17, 2025. The 4-day event is aimed at strengthening partnerships and relationships while enhancing interoperability among representatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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PACAF hosts Pacific Defender 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. Jacob Foley, PACAF Security Forces Division chief, speaks to Col. Helder Costa, foreign national visitor from Falintil - Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste, during Pacific Defender 25-2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 17, 2025. The 4-day event is aimed at strengthening partnerships and relationships while enhancing interoperability among representatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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PACAF hosts Pacific Defender 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. Jacob Foley, PACAF Security Forces Division chief, speaks to partner nation security forces and force protection leaders during Pacific Defender 25-2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 17, 2025. The 4-day event is aimed at strengthening partnerships and relationships while enhancing interoperability among representatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Woods, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, fires a M4 carbine rifle in a simulated scenario during the Beverly Sunrise 25-03 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2025. Routine training ensures Airmen are mission-ready, capable of responding swiftly to potential threats, and able to support U.S. and allied defense strategies in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrian Bulatao, 35th Security Forces Squadron installations entry controller, aims a M4 carbine rifle at opposing forces (OPFOR) during the Beverly Sunrise 25-03 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2025. Security Forces Airmen engage with OPFOR in realistic threat scenarios, sharpening their ability to detect, deter, and neutralize adversaries before they can disrupt operations, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains mission-ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrian Bulatao, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation entry controller, fires a M4 carbine rifle at opposing forces during the Beverly Sunrise 25-03 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2025. By responding to simulated attacks, the 35th SFS reinforces its ability to protect personnel, resources, and mission-critical infrastructure while improving reaction time and tactical coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Madeline Herrera, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service journeyman, searches for opposing forces in a simulated scenario during the Beverly Sunrise 25-03 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2025. By responding to simulated attacks, the 35th SFS reinforces its ability to protect personnel, resources, and mission-critical infrastructure while improving reaction time and tactical coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Pacific Defender participants familiarized with CQB, CATM

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victory Bell, 647th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, inspects targets with partner nation security forces and force protection leaders during Pacific Defender 25-2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 18, 2025. Participants were familiarized with CATM operations on the third day of the multilateral exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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Pacific Defender participants familiarized with CQB, CATM

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 647th Security Forces Squadron brief partner nation security forces and force protection leaders about close-quarter battle procedures during Pacific Defender 25-2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 18, 2025. The 4-day event is aimed at strengthening partnerships and relationships while enhancing interoperability among representatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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