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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The HH-60Gs flew in support of a newly stood up U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Air Contingent will promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. This first deployment is conducting operations from Clark Air Base and consists of five A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, three HH-60G Pave Hawks and approximately 200 personnel deployed from multiple Pacific Air Forces units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in 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 19, 2016. The A-10Cs are part of the newly stood up Air Contingent here conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance 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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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in 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 19, 2016. The A-10Cs flew as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The air contingent will promote interoperability and provide 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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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Atkinson, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks out the back of a C-130 Hercules after dropping off two Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicles and four JGSDF members at Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, April 18, 2016. The island of Kyushu was hit by a devastating earthquake April 16, 2016, and U.S. Forces Japan assisted the Government of Japan relief efforts by airlifting supplies, equipment and personnel to the affected areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dustin Brown, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, marshals a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle out of a C-130 Hercules while Japan Air Self-Defense Force members look on at Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, April 18, 2016. Yokota Air Base assisted the Government of Japan by airlifting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to Kumamoto Prefecture in response to recent earthquakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dustin Brown, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, marshals a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle into a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. Two C-130s from Yokota Air Base, Japan picked up four vehicles and eight JGSDF members, airlifting them to Kumamoto Prefecture to assist in disaster relief following a series of earthquakes that struck Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force sits in a vehicle awaiting instructions at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. Members of the 374th Airlift Wing traveled to Hokkaido and airlifted four vehicles and eight JGSDF personnel to Kumamoto Prefecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Atkinson, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gives a thumbs up to the driver of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle as it is loaded on a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. On April 14 and again on April 16, Japan was struck by devastating earthquakes. The Government of Japan requested the assistance of U.S. Forces Japan, and the 374th Airlift Wing is supporting by transporting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to Kumamoto prefecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua McDonald, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, signals to Staff Sgt. Macer Allen, 374 LRS air transportation specialist, to move a vehicle forward at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. After the island of Kyushu was struck by a devastating earthquake, the Government of Japan requested U.S. Forces Japan to assist in the transportation of relief personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Bergstrom (left), 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, speaks to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing airlifted vehicles and personnel to the island of Kyushu after it was struck by a devastating earthquake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 36th Airlift Squadron lowers a ramp on the back of a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. U.S. forces are assisting the Government of Japan by transporting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to Kumamoto Prefecture, the epicenter of a recent earthquake that devastated the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Ihnat, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, checks two chains that secure a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle to a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. The vehicles were being transported from Hokkaido to the island of Kyushu to assist in disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Thompson, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, uses a chain to strap down a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle to a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing assisted the Government of Japan by airlifting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to the island of Kyushu in response of the recent earthquakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle sits strapped down in a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. Two C-130s from Yokota Air Base, Japan picked up four vehicles and eight JGSDF members and flew them to the island of Kyushu to assist in disaster relief operations following a series of earthquakes that struck Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Kunsan launches Exercise Max Thunder 16

Republic of Korea air force F-15Ks from the 11th Fighter Wing, Daegu Air Base, ROK, prepare for flight as a KF-16 from the 20th Fighter Wing, Seosan Air Base, ROK takes off on the runway during Max Thunder 16 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2016. Exercise Max Thunder is part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Yokota relief to Kyushu region

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing sent two aircraft in support of the Government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in the Kyushu region recently. The aircraft transported heavy vehicles and personnel from Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido to Kyushu. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Yokota relief to Kyushu region

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing sent two aircraft in support of the Government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in the Kyushu region recently. The aircraft transported heavy vehicles and personnel from Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido to Kyushu. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Air assets flank A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs stayed supporting a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent provides opportunities to expand cooperation and interoperability with Philippine counterparts and reassure partners and allies of the United States' commitment in the region. The five A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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A-10Cs ready for deployment

Three of five U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs are part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region that provides credible combat forces to the region capable of a variety of mission 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. The A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Sunsets over A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent's first iteration is comprised of five A-10Cs, three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. The A-10C were chosen as they were already in place supporting Exercise Balikatan 16 and have a proven record operating out of short and austere airstrips, provide a flexible range of capabilities, and have a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations the air contingent will conduct. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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