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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is prepped for a mission out of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10C is here as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. Through these missions, U.S. Pacific Command and the Philippine military seek to provide transparent maritime situational awareness while ensuring safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, return to Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016, after flying their first operational mission through international airspace in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal west of the Philippines providing air and maritime situational awareness. These missions promote transparency and safety of movement in international waters and airspace, showcasing the U.S. commitment to ally and partner nations and to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region’s continued stability now and for generations to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Two U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, return to Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016, after flying their first operational mission in the region. These missions provide an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and interoperability with our Philippine counterparts and bolster regional security interests and goals. The HH-60Gs are joined by five A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent here conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, touches down at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016, after returning from its first operational mission through international airspace providing air and maritime situational awareness. The A-10C’s mission enhances U.S. military assets in the region upholding freedom of navigation and over flight. The five A-10Cs are joined with three HH-60G Pave Hawks and approximately 200 personnel deployed from multiple Pacific Air Forces units to make up the first iteration of the U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies overhead after taking off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. Two HH-60Gs and four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, took off today marking the first mission in a several week long deployment. These missions promote transparency and safety of movement in international waters and airspace, showcasing the U.S. commitment to ally and partner nations and to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region’s continued stability now and for generations to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fly overhead after returning from their first mission out of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10Cs are part of the newly stood up Air Contingent here conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10 missions enhance the U.S. military assets in the region upholding freedom of navigation and over flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies overhead after taking off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. Two HH-60Gs and four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, took off today marking the first mission in a several week long deployment. These missions promote transparency and safety of movement in international waters and airspace, showcasing the U.S. commitment to ally and partner nations and to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region’s continued stability now and for generations to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A Philippine Air Force PZL W-3 Sokół search and rescue helicopter flies over as two U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare for lift off at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. At Clark AB, the two country’s air and ground forces maintain a close bilateral bond through annual military exercises. The HH-60Gs are part of the first Air Contingent stood up here by U.S. Pacific Command in order to promote interoperability with the Philippine Air Force, build upon our already strong relationship, and reaffirm our commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The HH-60Gs flew in support of a newly stood up U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Air Contingent will promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. This first deployment is conducting operations from Clark Air Base and consists of five A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, three HH-60G Pave Hawks and approximately 200 personnel deployed from multiple Pacific Air Forces units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10Cs are part of the newly stood up Air Contingent here conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10Cs flew as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The air contingent will promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air assets flank A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs stayed supporting a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent provides opportunities to expand cooperation and interoperability with Philippine counterparts and reassure partners and allies of the United States' commitment in the region. The five A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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A-10Cs ready for deployment

Three of five U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs are part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region that provides credible combat forces to the region capable of a variety of mission including force projection, air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Sunsets over A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent's first iteration is comprised of five A-10Cs, three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. The A-10C were chosen as they were already in place supporting Exercise Balikatan 16 and have a proven record operating out of short and austere airstrips, provide a flexible range of capabilities, and have a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations the air contingent will conduct. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Exercise Balikatan 2016. As part of an Air Contingent, a rotation of U.S. military aircraft and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark Air Base through the end of the month. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)

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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Balikatan 2016. Following their participation in BK 16, a rotation of U.S. military aircraft and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark Air Base through the end of the month. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)

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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Balikatan 2016. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan, where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to address security concerns across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Following their participation in BK 16, the aircraft approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark AB through the end of the month to stand up an Air Contingent. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)

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U.S. and Philippine military hold static display

Philippine locals wait in line to see the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Wing, Hickam Air force Base, Hawaii during the static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines hosted the event displaying various aircraft from all U.S. services and the Philippine Air Force. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to crises and conflict across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon/Released)

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U.S. and Philippine military hold static display

Locals take photos of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Wing, Hickam Air force Base, Hawaii during a static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines hosted the event displaying various aircraft from all U.S. services and the Philippine Air Force. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to crises and conflict across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon/Released)

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