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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 Immersed into DoD Antarctic Mission Support

Beryl Oxspring, clothing distribution center coordinator, explains the specialized clothing used in Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica operations to Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, at the U.S. Antarctic Program facility in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 18, 2025. Schneider visited to gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Air Force’s resourcing needs for ongoing operations in the region, including airlift, sealift, and logistics support. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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PACAF Immersed into DoD Antarctic Mission Support

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Jack Shea, 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron LC-130 crew chief, at the U.S. Antarctic Program hangar in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 18, 2025. Schneider's visit focused on enhancing understanding of Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica operations, including aeromedical evacuation support and search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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PACAF Immersed into DoD Antarctic Mission Support

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, pose for a photo with members of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at the U.S. Antarctic Program hangar in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 18, 2025. The command team visited to learn more about the squadron's mission in support of Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica operations. (U.S. Air Force Curtesy Asset)

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Indo-Pacific Allies and partners solidify relations, ready for future during Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit

Warrant Officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Kerry Williams speaks with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donald Grant, 33rd Civil Support Team, during the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit 2022, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass hosted SELIS to deter current and potential threats by demonstrating the strength of the U.S. Air Force’s global relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Gena Armstrong)

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Indo-Pacific Allies and partners solidify relations, ready for future during Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit

Warrant Officer of the New Zealand Air Force Kerry Williams speaks with Japan Air Self Defense Force Technical Sergeant Masashi Yoneda, Senior Enlisted Advisor of the JASDF Warrant Officer Osamu Kai, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kenichi Watanabe, Air Force Central Command supply manager, during the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit 2022 in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2022. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass hosted SELIS to further dialogues that secure our common interests and promote shared values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Gena Armstrong)

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Evacuees prepare to board aircraft in Palu, Indonesia Oct. 6, 2018 after thousands were displaced after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island Sept. 28, 2018. The Indonesian Government and U.S. Agency for International Development are working alongside eight countries agencies and foreign militaries ensuring supplies, airlift, shelter and medical support reach those affected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)

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Pacific Angel 15-2

Lt. Col. Edward Khim, Pacific Angel 15-2 commander, left, shakes hands with the head administrator of the Al-Amal orphanage during a rice donation Sept. 8, 2015, in Baucau, Timor-Leste. Efforts undertaken during Pacific Angel help multilateral militaries in the Pacific improve and build relationships across a wide spectrum of civic operations, which bolsters each nation’s capacity to respond and support future humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Launches into Exercise Southern Katipo 17

Royal New Zealand Air Force Flight Lt. Toby Mercer, air rider, advises USAF personnel on New Zealand airspace procedures, Wednesday Oct. 19, 2017, in preparation for Exercise Southern Katipo 17 at RNZAF Base Ohakea. Flight Lt. Mercer worked alongside the 133rd Airlift Wing C-130H crew from the Minnesota Air National Guard in order to educate them on local flying procedures, ensuring safety while conducting operations in New Zealand. (U.S. Air Force photo//Senior Airman Katelynn Moeller)

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Southern Katipo underway in New Zealand

Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) T-6C Texan II aircraft practice maneuvers above a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2017. The C-17, assigned to the 176th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is in New Zealand to participate in Exercise Southern Katipo 17, a multinational military exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Nathaniel Roesler)

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Regional militaries conduct flight missions during exercise Southern Katipo 2013

Regional militaries conduct flight missions during exercise Southern Katipo 2013

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Pacific Rim Symposium improves multilateral partnerships

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dirk Smith, Pacific Air Forces Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, provides a briefing during the recent Pacific Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium, Sept. 5-9, 2016 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The PACRIM Airpower Symposium builds and improves multilateral relationships among air forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bringing regional partners together in forums such as the PACRIM Airpower Symposium to address issues of mutual concern enhance the ability to respond to crises that threaten the peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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Pacific Rim Symposium improves multilateral partnerships

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dirk Smith, Pacific Air Forces Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, provides a briefing during the recent Pacific Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium, Sept. 5-9, 2016 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The PACRIM Airpower Symposium builds and improves multilateral relationships among air forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bringing regional partners together in forums such as the PACRIM Airpower Symposium to address issues of mutual concern enhance the ability to respond to crises that threaten the peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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Pacific Rim Symposium improves multilateral partnerships

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force command chief master sergeant, speaks during the recent Pacific Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium, Sept. 5-9, 2016 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The PACRIM Airpower Symposium builds and improves multilateral relationships among air forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bringing regional partners together in forums such as the PACRIM Airpower Symposium to address issues of mutual concern enhance the ability to respond to crises that threaten the peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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Pacific Rim Symposium improves multilateral partnerships

Pacific Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium participants pose for a group photo in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The PACRIM Airpower Symposium, held Sept. 5-9, builds and improves multilateral relationships among air forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bringing regional partners together in forums such as the PACRIM Airpower Symposium to address issues of mutual concern enhance the ability to respond to crises that threaten the peace and stability of the Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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Enhancing partnerships through joint education

Pacific Rim Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum (JELF) participants exchange ideas during a group activity at the first U.S. led JELF on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug 10. 2016. The forum allowed participants to share experiences about leadership, further strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)

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Enhancing partnerships through joint education

Pacific Rim Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum (JELF) participants pose for a group photo during the first U.S. led JELF at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug 10. 2016. The forum allowed participants to share experiences about leadership, further strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)

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Enhancing partnerships through joint education

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn (left), the Air University command chief at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., participates in a brain teaser during the first U.S. led Pacific Rim Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum (JELF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug 10. 2016. A U.S. Soldier and Airmen from Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Maldives, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, and the United States came together during the JELF to share experiences and to gain valuable insight on leadership development in order to grow as tomorrow's senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)

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Enhancing partnerships through joint education

Pacific Rim Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum (JELF) participants work together to complete a group activity during the first U.S. led JELF at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug 10. 2016. The forum allowed participants to share experiences about leadership, further strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)

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Enhancing partnerships through joint education

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn, the Air University command chief at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., briefs joint warfighter concepts during the first U.S. led, Pacific Rim Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum (JELF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug 10. 2016. A U.S. Soldier and Airmen from Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Maldives, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, and the United States came together during the JELF to share experiences and to gain valuable insight on leadership development in order to grow as tomorrow's senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)

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