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231207-F-PM645-1011

(Right to left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Huff and Senior Airman Ryan Langdon, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters, push bundles from a U.S. Air Force C-130J over Angaur, Republic of Palau, Dec. 7, 2023, during Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23). The aircraft, callsign Santa 52, delivered three bundles to the people of Angaur and Peleliu, Republic of Palau. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian and disaster relief mission. Each year, the USAF partners with countries in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility to deliver supplies to remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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231207-F-PM645-1003

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Langdon, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, marshals a K-loader at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2023, during Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23). The aircraft, callsign Santa 52, delivered three bundles to the people of Angaur and Peleliu islands, Republic of Palau. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian and disaster relief mission. Each year, the USAF partners with countries in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility to deliver supplies to remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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231207-F-PM645-1002

(Right to left) U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Tuncap and Master Sgt. Jomar Cruz, both with the 44th Aerial Port Squadron port dawg assistant team chiefs, secure a ‘Gundam 22’ tribute bundle on a K-loader at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2023, during Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23). The box was decorated and signed by volunteers to honor the 353rd Special Operations Wing and 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing Airmen who tragically lost their lives in service to their country as well as honor their teammates, families, friends, and communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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231207-F-PM645-1014

Bundles, including a ‘Gundam 22’ tribute bundle, descend from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS) to Angaur, Republic of Palau, Dec. 7, 2023 during Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23). Loadmasters from the 36th EAS prepared and trained for the safe delivery of each bundle, with many of the bundles weighing over 300 pounds. The aircraft, callsign Santa 52, delivered three bundles to the people of Angaur and Peleliu, Republic of Palau. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian and disaster relief mission. Each year, the USAF partners with countries in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility to deliver supplies to remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sierra Kukan, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific readiness section chief, sings the United States and Australia national anthems during the U.S. Pavilion opening ceremony at the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition — AVALON 23— at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. AVALON 23 is the premier aerospace exhibition—airshow and tradeshow—in Australia and offers a venue to deepen our relationship with Australia and enhance regional security through expanded military-to-military cooperation with countries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy tours the F-22 Raptor with U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Master Sgt. Tederick Clayton, 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 production superintendent, during the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. The Department of Defense supported AVALON 23 with approximately 300 personnel and various aircraft and support systems, to include the F-22 Raptor, KC-46 Pegasus, C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache, and the M142 HIMARS among many others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy tours the F-22 Raptor with U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Master Sgt. Tederick Clayton, 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 production superintendent, during the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. Our steadfast relationship with Australia, deeply rooted in our common principles and shared values, stems from working together day in and day out across the full spectrum of operations and will continue to prosper as we further integrate our efforts through events such as AVALON 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

Distinguished leaders cut a ribbon at the U.S. Pavilion opening ceremony for the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. Our steadfast relationship with Australia, deeply rooted in our common principles and shared values, stems from working together day in and day out across the full spectrum of operations and will continue to prosper as we further integrate our efforts through events such as AVALON 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, take a group photo with U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. Our steadfast relationship with Australia, deeply rooted in our common principles and shared values, stems from working together day in and day out across the full spectrum of operations and will continue to prosper as we further integrate our efforts through events such as AVALON 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Force commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. The Department of Defense supported AVALON 23 with approximately 300 personnel and various aircraft and support systems, to include the F-22 Raptor, KC-46 Pegasus, C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache, and the M142 HIMARS among many others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, provides remarks at the U.S. Pavilion opening ceremony for the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. The Department of Defense supported AVALON 23 with approximately 300 personnel and various aircraft and support systems, to include the F-22 Raptor, KC-46 Pegasus, C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache, and the M142 HIMARS among many others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)
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181209-F-NX530-0042

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base (RAAF) Darwin, Australia, to return to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2018. The B-52 was in RAAF Darwin, Australia participating in exercise Lightning Focus, an Australian training exercise designed around improving, developing and integrating partner capabilities as part of Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) under the Force Posture Initiative between the United States and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181209-F-NX530-0032

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base (RAAF) Darwin, Australia, to return to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2018. The B-52 was in RAAF Darwin, Australia participating in exercise Lightning Focus, an Australian training exercise designed around improving, developing and integrating partner capabilities as part of Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) under the Force Posture Initiative between the United States and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181202-F-NX530-1215

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress Bomber assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., sits on an apron at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Dec. 3, 2018. Two bombers along with aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian counterparts in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181202-F-NX530-1170

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Casillas, 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress before take off at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Dec. 3, 2018. Two bombers along with aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian counterparts in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181202-F-NX530-1152

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Casillas, 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, checks a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress engine before take-off at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Dec. 3, 2018. Two bombers along with aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian counterparts in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181202-F-NX530-1106

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Casillas and Staff Sgt. Kenny Oliver, crew chiefs from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepare a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress for take off at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Dec. 3, 2018. Two bombers along with aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian counterparts in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181202-F-NX530-1078

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., sits on an apron at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Dec. 2, 2018. Two bombers along with aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian counterparts in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181129-F-NX530-0068

U.S. Air Force members from the 96th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit shake a tow bar to maneuver it into place on a B-52 Stratofortress bomber during exercise Lightning Focus at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, Nov. 29, 2018. Two bombers along with aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian counterparts in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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181129-F-NX530-0033

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Leading Aircraftman Kevin Ewart, 13th Squadron aircraft refuler, and U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Spencer Leger, 96th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, discuss refueling operations during exercise Lightning Focus at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, Nov. 29, 2018. Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers along with aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian counterparts in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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