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US, Philippine Air Force participate in Cope Thunder

Senior Airman Christian Melliza, 736th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior instructor, and a Philippine Air Force member practice combatives during subject matter expert exchanges as part of exercise Cope Thunder at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 5, 2023. Training exercises like these enhance capability and interoperability, while strengthening trust between like-minded nations to ensure the air, maritime, cyber and space domains remain open to all nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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US, Philippine Air Force participate in Cope Thunder

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Hill, left, and Tech. Sgt. Jennel Edwards, right, 736th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior instructors, pose for a photo with “Rhino,” a Philippine Air Force member that won a combatives tournament during subject matter expert exchanges as part of exercise Cope Thunder at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 5, 2023. Training exercises like these enhance capability and interoperability, while strengthening trust between like-minded nations to ensure the air, maritime, cyber and space domains remain open to all nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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US, Philippine Air Force participate in Cope Thunder

Tech. Sgt. Jennel Edwards, left, 36th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior instructor, counts push-ups for a Philippine Air Force member during subject matter expert exchanges as part of exercise Cope Thunder at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 5, 2023. By strengthening alliances and partnerships with key Allies like the Philippines, the U.S. creates a networked security architecture capable of deterring aggression, maintaining stability and ensuring free access to common domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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US, Philippine Air Force participate in Cope Thunder

Philippine Air Force members practice combatives during subject matter expert exchanges as part of exercise Cope Thunder at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 5, 2023. By strengthening alliances and partnerships with key Allies like the Philippines, the U.S. creates a networked security architecture capable of deterring aggression, maintaining stability and ensuring free access to common domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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US, Philippine Air Force participate in Cope Thunder

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexa Ammerman, 736th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior instructor, counts sit-ups for a Philippine Air Force member during subject matter expert exchanges as part of exercise Cope Thunder at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 5, 2023. By strengthening alliances and partnerships with key Allies like the Philippines, the U.S. creates a networked security architecture capable of deterring aggression, maintaining stability and ensuring free access to common domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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US, Philippine Air Force participate in Cope Thunder

A Philippine Air Force member digs a fighting position during subject matter expert exchanges as part of exercise Cope Thunder at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 8, 2023. By strengthening alliances and partnerships with key Allies like the Philippines, the U.S. creates a networked security architecture capable of deterring aggression, maintaining stability and ensuring free access to common domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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220224-F-JR513-0066

A bilateral formation of two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15s, U.S. Air Force F-35As from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and a B-52H Stratofortress, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, fly over the Indo-Pacific region during a mission, Feb. 24, 2022. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)

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220228-F-JR513-0013

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircrew, deployed with the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies the aircraft toward level altitude after departing Andersen Air Base, Guam, for some aerial range training in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment, Feb. 28, 2022. The United States maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)

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PACAF Mission

A U.S. Air Force 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle and a 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker prepare to conduct air-to-air refueling during a training exercise July 8, 2020, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Air Forces are postured and ready to respond to crises and contingencies throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, contributing to regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)

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Team Kadena supports Bomber Task Force

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Travis Lee, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron internal flight control systems journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Michael Newman, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a training sortie, Nov. 13, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS conducted aerial refueling operations with B-1B Lancers in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Team Kadena supports Bomber Task Force

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan Thomas, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts aerial refueling operations in support of a joint interoperability exercise, Nov. 13, 2020, over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan. Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate U.S. commitment to allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility and the ability of Air Force Global Strike Command to deliver lethal strike options for combatant commanders at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Team Kadena supports Bomber Task Force

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Weidman, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron boom operator, scans the airspace for fuel receivers during a training sortie, Nov. 13, 2020, over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan. The 909th ARS provided support to a B-1B Lancer Bomber Task Force mission, enabling deployed units to extend operational range, time on station, and integration throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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201113-F-YW474-0086

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer receives fuel from a 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a joint interoperability exercise, Nov. 13, 2020, over the Pacific Ocean. The B1-B Lancers are deployed as a Bomber Task Force which enables Airmen to continuously conduct operations throughout the world, maintain global stability and security, and familiarize units with joint and bilateral operations in different regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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201113-F-YW474-0139

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers participate in a joint training exercise during a Bomber Task Force deployment, Nov. 13, 2020, over the Pacific Ocean. Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate U.S. commitment to allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility and the ability of Air Force Global Strike Command to deliver lethal strike options for combatant commanders at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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201113-F-ZZ909-0001

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer and a 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct aerial refueling operations during a joint interoperability exercise, Nov. 13, 2020, over the Pacific Ocean. Bomber Task Force deployments demonstrate U.S. commitment to allies and partners and they train regularly with other units throughout the theater in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron)

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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

A U.S. Air Force 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan participates in a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

U.S. Navy Carrier Air Wing five F/A-18 Super Hornets, Marine Corps Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35 Lightning IIs, all assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and a U.S. Air Force 37th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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B-1s conduct South China Sea mission, demonstrates global presence

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dillon Neal, boom operator assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel a B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during a 32-hour round-trip sortie to conduct operations over the Pacific as part of a joint U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission April 30, 2020. The 909th ARS enables the execution of tactical, conventional, and peacetime operations in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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B-1s conduct South China Sea mission, demonstrates global presence

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, to refuel during a 32-hour round-trip sortie to conduct operations over the Pacific as part of a joint U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission April 30, 2020. This operation demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model in line with the National Defense Strategy’s objectives of strategic predictability with persistent bomber presence, assuring allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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