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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during a forward area refueling point demonstration observed by Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 788th Wing leaders at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are increased in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis into position in front of two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron for forward area refueling point operations during a FARP demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another; this process enables fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron carry a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by the 788th Wing leadership; additionally, the demonstration provided Airmen with FARP training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron work with a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another; this process enables fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron connect a hose to an MC-130J Commando II fuel tank during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was an opportunity for 18th LRS FARP operators to train for Air Force Special Operations Command missions as well as joint and allied forces FARP mission requirements in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct forward area refueling point preparations for a FARP demonstration on an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by leadership from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan; additionally, the demonstration provided FARP operators training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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U.S. Navy Secretary visits Osan AB

U.S. Army Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, Commander, United Nations Command, ROK-U.S., Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, sits with Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, at the 7th Air Force headquarters during a visit to Osan Air Base, Feb. 25, 2024. Secretary Del Toro traveled to the Indo-Pacific to meet with allies and partners to further maritime cooperation, explore opportunities to collaborate with the Republic of Korea and Japan on commercial and Naval shipbuilding, and engage with Sailors, Marines, and Department of the Navy civilians forward deployed to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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U.S. Navy Secretary visits Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David R. Iverson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Forces Korea; Commander, Air Component Command, United Nations Command; Commander, Combined Air Component Command, Combined Forces Command; and Commander, 7th Air Force, right, greets Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, during a visit to Osan Air Base, Feb. 25, 2024. Secretary Del Toro traveled to the Indo-Pacific to meet with allies and partners to further maritime cooperation, explore opportunities to collaborate with the Republic of Korea and Japan on commercial and Naval shipbuilding, and engage with Sailors, Marines, and Department of the Navy civilians forward deployed to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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U.S. Navy Secretary visits Osan AB

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Korea, right, greets Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, during a visit to Osan Air Base, Feb. 25, 2024. Secretary Del Toro traveled to the Indo-Pacific to meet with allies and partners to further maritime cooperation, explore opportunities to collaborate with the Republic of Korea and Japan on commercial and Naval shipbuilding, and engage with Sailors, Marines, and Department of the Navy civilians forward deployed to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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Deployable innovation team debuts at Cope North 24—reoptimizing amid Great Power Competition

The first-ever, deployed Scientist and Engineer Demand Force Team, (SEDFT) specialized in rapid prototyping to innovate critical problems in an operational, field environment debuted at Cope North 24. (From left to right) Lt. Josh Piel, SEFDT Electrical Engineer, Lt. Matt Kusman, SEFDT Software Engineer, Capt. Xavier Little, SEDFT Robotics Engineer, and 1st Lt. Garrett Demeyer, SEDFT Lead pose for a photo at Andersen Air Base, Guam Feb. 22, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Gerald Willis)

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Deployable innovation team debuts at Cope North 24—reoptimizing amid Great Power Competition

The Scientist and Engineer Demand Force Team (SEDFT) created an app to track equipment using QR codes, which made the process of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations much more efficient and effective during Cope North 24 at Andersen Air Base, Guam Feb. 15, 2024. Participants exercise interoperability during Cope North 24 through agile, integrated generation of airpower from dispersed locations across the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Photo courtesy of SEDFT team)

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Deployable innovation team debuts at Cope North 24—reoptimizing amid Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists assigned to the 353rd Special Training Squadron and U.S. Navy naval air crewmen assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 conduct simulated survivor training during Cope North 24 off the coast of Guam Feb. 20, 2024 using the Science and Engineer Demand Force Team-built dummy. PACAF and our Joint and multinational partners are routinely exercising and training from various locations, demonstrating our collective ability to deploy airpower throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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Deployable innovation team debuts at Cope North 24—reoptimizing amid Great Power Competition

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk recovers simulated survivors, the Science and Engineer Demand Force Team-built dummy, during Cope North 24 off the coast of Guam Feb. 20, 2024. Cope North provides an optimal environment to enhance possible opportunities for long-term advancement of shared interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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Deployable innovation team debuts at Cope North 24—reoptimizing amid Great Power Competition

The Scientist and Engineer Demand Force Team test the lifelike search and rescue dummy made to enhance SAR training efforts during Cope North 24 at Andersen Air Base, Guam Feb. 14, 2024. The use of this dummy allows for critical training without putting Airmen in harm’s way. Cope North provides an optimal environment to enhance possible opportunities for long-term advancement of shared interests. (U.S. Photo courtesy of SEDFT team)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, pose for a group photo alongside Swedish military personnel in front of a B-1B Lancer and two Saab JAS 39 Gripens at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

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8th Fighter Wing takes off for Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing taxies before take off en route to the Kingdom of Thailand to support Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners while strengthening the interoperability of the joint, combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th Fighter Wing takes off for Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing takes off en route to the Kingdom of Thailand to support Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and demonstrates a strong cooperative relationship with the allies and partners participating in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th Fighter Wing takes off for Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing takes off en route to the Kingdom of Thailand to support Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, advancing common interests, and a commitment to our Allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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DoD participates in Singapore Airshow 2024

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, fourth from left, Tom Kallman, president and CEO of Kallman Worldwide, Inc., and other aviation leaders cut a ribbon at the end of the Al Wooden Endeavor Scholarship ceremony at the Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 20, 2024. The ceremony was held during Singapore Airshow 2024, one of the largest defense exhibitions and tradeshows in the Pacific and this year it continues with over 1000 exhibitors from 50 countries participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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