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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, Lt Gen Stephen Jost, outgoing commander, and Lt Gen Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, render a salute during the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. 5 AF's commander separation is designed to enable more flexible joint and bilateral operations with the JASDF. This shift to a more distributed and resilient posture will enhance the alliance's ability to deter threats and respond to crises together. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, speaks to Airmen and attendees during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, and Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, outgoing 5th Air Force commander stand during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan commander and outgoing 5th Air Force commander, relinquishes the guidon to Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. The separation of 5AF will strengthen the command-and-control framework to enable seamless coordination of operations and capabilities, allowing for greater interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force, and 374th Airlift Wing members assemble for a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. USFJ and 5AF dual-commander position was separated, strengthening the command-and-control framework to enable seamless coordination of operations and capabilities, allowing for greater interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, renders the first salute as commander during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. 5 AF's commander separation is designed to enable more flexible joint and bilateral operations with the JASDF. This shift to a more distributed and resilient posture will enhance the alliance's ability to deter threats and respond to crises together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. A dedicated commander will optimize coordination with Pacific Air Forces, allowing leadership to focus exclusively on ensuring 5 AF's capabilities and readiness are in lockstep with the broader strategy set by PACAF in Hawaii, creating a more cohesive air command structure in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, speaks during the 5th Air Force change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. A dedicated commander will optimize coordination with Pacific Air Forces, allowing leadership to focus exclusively on ensuring 5 AF's capabilities and readiness are in lockstep with the broader strategy set by PACAF in Hawaii, creating a more cohesive air command structure in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Osan Airmen Disperse to Kunsan for ACE Operations During Freedom Shield

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron, installs a missile during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2026. Maintainers and pilots worked together to launch and recover aircraft while operating in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during simulated wartime scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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260311-F-TF632-2159

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct airfield damage repair training during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 11, 2026. Hands-on training strengthens the squadron’s ability to rapidly transition from damage assessment to repair, preserving operational momentum across the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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260311-F-TF632-2124

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Japeth Yap, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment supervisor, spreads cement mix over spalling for rapid airfield damage repair training part of exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 11, 2026. FS26 provides a demanding training environment designed to enhance combat readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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260310-F-TF632-1032

U.S. Air Force Maj. Danielle Presley, 8th Medical Group flight surgeon, coordinates with U.S. Navy aircrew for a medical evacuation training as part of exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2026. FS26 provides a demanding training environment designed to enhance combat readiness and joint response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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260309-F-ST571-1125

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron responds to a simulated fire at the 8th Communications Squadron building during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2026. Firefighters ensured Airmen from the 8th CS safely evacuated the facility while rescuing casualties, providing emergency medical care and extinguishing the simulated fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karissa Dick)

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260309-F-ST571-1038

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 8th Communications Squadron guards against threats while evacuating a simulated fire during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2026. Mission Ready Airmen honed a diverse set of expeditionary skills during FS26, forging the agile, lethal force required for a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karissa Dick)

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260309-F-JJ878-2211

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madison Plangger, 8th Health Care Operations Squadron paramedic, assesses a simulated casualty during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2026. Airmen from across the Wolf Pack came together during FS26, sharpening crisis management skills and preparing themselves for any scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Navy supports medical evacuation during Freedom Shield 26

U.S. Navy aircrewmen 1st Class Jayden Buford, assigned to Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 “Blackhawks,” prepares for takeoff during a joint medical evacuation training as part of exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2026. FS26 provides a demanding training environment designed to enhance combat readiness and joint response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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260316-F-YG941-1037

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Kost, 51st Operations Support Squadron, leads Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 17, 2026. FS26 is conducted in alignment with the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emilee Darden)

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260317-F-YG941-1337

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Alissa Buynak, 607th Air Support Operations Group, participates in combat readiness training at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 17, 2026. Their work was part of exercise Freedom Shield 26, designed to challenge participants with realistic threat scenarios and strengthen combined defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emilee Darden)

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260317-F-YG941-1323

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 607th Air Support Operations Group, march in a fire team formation during combat readiness training at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 17, 2026. Their work was part of exercise Freedom Shield 26, designed to challenge participants with realistic threat scenarios and strengthen combined defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emilee Darden)

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