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Pacific Paladin Includes ACE FTX

Senior NCOs attending the Pacific Paladin professional development course discuss Agile Combat Employment tactics with an instructor on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Feb. 27, 2025. Pacific Paladin is a professional development course designed for senior NCOs from across the Pacific to sharpen their leadership, mentorship and warrior development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Elizabeth Taranto)

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Pacific Paladin Includes ACE FTX

An Agile Combat Employment cadre instructs senior NCOs in a field training exercise as part of the Pacific Paladin professional development course on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Feb. 27, 2025. This field training exercise was designed to teach real world ACE expertise and tactics, preparing Airmen from across the force for integrated warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Elizabeth Taranto)

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Pacific Paladin Includes ACE FTX

Senior NCOs egress to safety in an Agile Combat Employment field training exercise as part of the Pacific Paladin professional development course on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Feb. 27, 2025. This was the first iteration of the course to include an ACE field training exercise, designed to enhance the SNCO’s knowledge and ability to lead in combat environments, regardless of career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Elizabeth Taranto)

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Pacific Paladin Includes ACE FTX

Chief Master Sergeant Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command Chief Master Sergeant, addresses senior NCO’s attending Pacific Paladin at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii on Feb. 24, 2025. Pacific Paladin is a professional development course designed to sharpen force lethality and warrior ethos through the effective development and mentorship of enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Elizabeth Taranto)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Manami Jones, 99th Medical Group clinical nurse (left), Capt. Brian Reed, 374th Operations Group deputy chief of group standardization and evaluation (middle), and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Ms. Koganei Yoriko, JASDF translator (right), hold hands as a sign of coming together during exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. CN25 is a demonstration of dedication to a longstanding trilateral partnership between three nations, continuously honing our ability to operate, and communicate as one team. Thanks to the support of skilled translators like Jones, Yoriko and Reed, CN25 transcends language barriers, and keeps participants focused on their mission. ( U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Codi Clemmons)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force translator, Ms. Koganei Yoriko, speaks with JASDF members during exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. Yoriko works closely with the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force to get the mission complete. She has provided support during CN25 by coordinating office calls, and translating at banks, communication companies and auto agencies. Her work at CN25 can be seen across many different levels of the exercise with allies and partners working together. ( U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Codi Clemmons)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Reed, 374th Operations Group deputy chief of group standardization and evaluation, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members in Japanese during exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. The USAF provided two translators for CN25 who speak fluent Japanese. They are directly embedded with JASDF members throughout the entirety of the exercise to provide accurate, real-time language translation and interpreting when required. ( U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Codi Clemmons)

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: U.S. and New Zealand Air Forces Strengthen Ties Through PACAF Immersion

Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb, chief of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, greets Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, New Zealand, Feb. 21, 2025. During the visit Schneider met with senior members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, discussing future opportunities for collaboration and integration in the Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of Royal New Zealand Air Force).

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U.S. and New Zealand Air Forces Strengthen Ties Through PACAF Immersion

Royal New Zealand Air Force members perform the Māori Haka for Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and CMSgt Katie McCool, PACAF command chief, at Tūrangawaewae on Ōhakea Air Force Base, New Zealand, Feb. 21, 2025. The Māori Haka is a sacred dace in Māori culture traditionally performed to welcome guests, honor warriors, and embody national pride. (Photo courtesy of Royal New Zealand Air Force).

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U.S. and New Zealand Air Forces Strengthen Ties Through PACAF Immersion

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, salutes Royal New Zealand Air Force honor guard members, New Zealand, Feb. 21, 2025. COMPACAF’s visit to New Zealand focused on building a partnership with the RNZAF, and coordination of future opportunities to collaborate and build interoperability in the Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of Royal New Zealand Air Force).

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U.S. and New Zealand Air Forces Strengthen Ties Through PACAF Immersion

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and CMSgt Katie McCool, PACAF command chief, pay respects at the Royal New Zealand Air Force marae, Tūrangawaewae at Ōhakea Air Force Base, New Zealand, Feb. 21, 2025. A marae is a sacred place in Polynesian culture, and Tūrangawaewae is a spiritual gathering place for RNZAF to gather, strengthening unity and a sense of belonging. (Photo courtesy of Royal New Zealand Air Force).

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USAF, JASDF, RAAF pilots conduct aerial practices during CN25

Two F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 137th Fighter Squadron, practice aerial tactics for exercise Cope North 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. With its history of fostering partnerships and strengthening alliances, CN25 is a cornerstone of Pacific-focused training exercises, promoting cooperation and interoperability throughout the Indo-pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

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USAF, JASDF, RAAF pilots conduct aerial practices during CN25

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 137th Fighter Squadron, practices aerial tactics for exercise Cope North 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. CN25 showcases the importance of cooperation and partnership in maintaining a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region and highlights the U.S. commitment to working with Allies and partners to promote peace and prosperity. The F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability to the realistic combat training and scenarios in CN25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

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USAF, JASDF, RAAF pilots conduct aerial practices during CN25

Allies from the United States, Japan and Australia come together for a group photo on the flight-line in front of three F-35A Lightning IIs to celebrate the end of exercise Cope North 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 21, 2025. CN25 is a multinational, U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, field training exercise focused on conducting Combat Air Force training to increase interoperability. This exercise enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and compatibility in support of regional security. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

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USAF, JASDF, RAAF pilots conduct aerial practices during CN25

F-35A Lightning II pilots pose on the flight-line for exercise Cope North 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. CN25 is a multinational, U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, field training exercise focused on conducting Combat Air Force training to increase interoperability. This exercise enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and compatibility in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

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USAF, JASDF, RAAF pilots conduct aerial practices during CN25

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 137th Fighter Squadron, waits to take-off for exercise Cope North 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. The F-35 is the coalition forces’ latest 5th generation aircraft. It was designed to operate and survive in a contested environment, with its advanced avionics, situational awareness, aerodynamic performance and reduced vulnerability for the United States and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

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USAF, JASDF, RAAF pilots conduct aerial practices during CN25

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 137th Fighter Squadron, practices aerial tactics for exercise Cope North 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025. During CN25, pilots from JASDF and other participating nations have been practicing their aerial tactics daily in order to enhance their capabilities and prepare for any future conflict. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

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B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

A U.S. Air Force F-16, left, flies in formation with a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, middle, and two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles, during a bilateral training event in airspace over South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The bomber, assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, is currently deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (Photo courtesy of ROK Air Force)

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B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers fly in formation with two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles and two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during bilateral training in airspace above South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The B-1s and F-16s conducted precision strike and air interdiction training with four ROKAF F-35As, one more U.S. Air Force F-16, and four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs following the formation flight. (Photo courtesy of ROK Air Force)

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B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons fly alongside a U.S. B-1B Lancer in training airspace above South Korea Feb. 20, 2025. The aircraft participated in combined, joint air interdiction training with Republic of Korea Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps F-35 Lightning IIs, validating the two nations’ combined ability to conduct strikes and operated together in a contested environment. (Photo courtesy of ROK Air Force)

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