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QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 20, 2024) – The Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Band performs on stage with artists from the Quang Ngai Provincial Cultural and Arts Center at the opening ceremony of PP24-2 and Pacific Angel 2024-3 at Pham Van Dong Square in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 20, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

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USAF Fighter Wings execute ACE during UFS24

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathon Michelotii, 8th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load team chief, prepares an inert GBU-31 armament for transport during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at an unspecified location in the Republic of Korea, Aug. 20, 2024. Regularly testing response capabilities is vital to maintaining a properly postured force that is prepared to deliver airpower in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility at any time. UFS24, a defense-oriented exercise, focused on fortifying response capabilities to safeguard security on the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tylor Chism, 51st Security Forces Squadron Airman, engages simulated opposing forces during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 20, 2024. During UFS 24, Defenders and augmentees tested their ability to respond to opposing forces who infiltrated the base, demonstrating defensive tactics and combat readiness. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at an unspecified location in the Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. The 51st Fighter Wing participated in UFS24 to enhance agile combat employment capabilities and demonstrate the readiness to “Fight Tonight” anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber arrives for a Bomber Task Force mission at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, August 16, 2024. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to allies and partners through the global employment of military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen execute post flight procedures on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, August 16, 2024. The United States’ commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and our partners and allies is ironclad. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman executes post flight procedures on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, August 16, 2024. The bomber arrived at the base in support of a Bomber Task Force mission to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region while providing prosperity and security for all. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

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Pacific Air Forces Command Chief emphasizes Readiness at Air Force Sergeants Association panel

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, participates in a panel at the Air Force Sergeant Association’s 2024 International Convention and Professional Development Symposium in Houston, Texas, Aug. 13. McCool discussed the importance readiness as well as the importance of maintaining relationships with our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Robert Webb)

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Pacific Air Forces Command Chief emphasizes Readiness at Air Force Sergeants Association panel

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, participates in a panel at the Air Force Sergeant Association’s 2024 International Convention and Professional Development Symposium in Houston, Texas, Aug. 13. McCool discussed the importance readiness as well as the importance of maintaining relationships with our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Robert Webb)

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PACAF Band Revisits Sendai

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia pose with residents of Kabanomachi, a coastal town near Sendai city, Japan, in the Kabanomachi Elementary School gymnasium, on Aug. 11, 2024. A tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan in the aftermath of a 9.0 earthquake on March 11, 2011, causing 19,759 deaths and severe damage, with the U.S. Department of Defense responding with a massive relief effort known as “Operation Tomodachi” to aid the affected citizens. The band participated in the operation and performed throughout affected areas to include Kabanomachi, and the band returned to perform again in 2024 to honor those lost in the disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Erica Ashley Huseby)

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PACAF Band Revisits Sendai

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia perform to honor those who perished in the 2011 tsunami, at the Kabanomachi Elementary School gymnasium, on Aug. 11, 2024. A tsunami struck the eastern coast of Japan in the aftermath of a 9.0 earthquake on March 11, 2011, causing 19,759 deaths and severe damage, with the U.S. Department of Defense responding with a massive relief effort known as “Operation Tomodachi” to aid the affected citizens. The band participated in the mission, performing throughout affected areas to include Kabanomachi, and the band returned to perform again in 2024 to honor those lost in the disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Erica Ashley Huseby)

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Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Zemler, 552nd Operations Group commander and Bamboo Eagle 552d Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Capt. Salam Abu, BE white force participant, participate in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a high-end tactical and operational battle at the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 9, 2024. Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 executed live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a simultaneous 24-hour live, virtual, and constructive rolling scenario, tackling issues involving distributed command and control, communications degradation, logistics and sustainment challenges, and tyranny of distance. (Photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Deb Henley)

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Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jesse Friedel, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center deputy commander and BE Commander Air Force forces/Combined/Joint Forces Air Component Commander, center left, and Chief Master Sgt. Gene Jameson III, USAFWC command chief, center right, stand with the Bamboo Eagle 24-3 AFFOR battle staff at the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 9, 2024. Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 executed live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a simultaneous 24-hour live, virtual, and constructive rolling scenario, tackling issues involving distributed command and control, communications degradation, logistics and sustainment challenges, and tyranny of distance. (Photo cropped to focus on subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Deb Henley)

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Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 with a combined force of U.S. Sailors, Marines, and allies from the United Kingdom and Australia fighting a peer adversary in a high-end tactical and operational battle at the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2024. Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 executed live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a simultaneous 24-hour live, virtual, and constructive rolling scenario, tackling issues involving distributed command and control, communications degradation, logistics and sustainment challenges, and tyranny of distance. (Security badges were blurred for security purposes. Photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Deb Henley)

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Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

A Royal Australian Air Force member works in Bamboo Eagle 24-3’s air operations center at the 613th AOC, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Aug. 8, 2024. Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 executed live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a simultaneous 24-hour live, virtual, and constructive rolling scenario, tackling issues involving distributed command and control, communications degradation, logistics and sustainment challenges, and tyranny of distance. (Photo cropped to focus on subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Refining safety in operations

Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette, Department of the Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center, speaks to the Pacific Air Forces safety office, safety chiefs, and safety professionals from around the command about new Safety initiatives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 7, 2024. Choquette’s visit to PACAF underscored the importance of tailoring safety initiatives to regional challenges. By making safety an integral part of daily operations, PACAF will create a safer and more resilient force capable of defending the homeland and reinforce allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

Royal Air Force Wing Commander Richard Kinniburgh, 505th Test and Training Group deputy commander and RAF exchange officer, left, and Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Sean Bedford, 505th Training Squadron director of operations and RAAF exchange officer, right, discuss integration into Bamboo Eagle 24-3’s air operations center at the 613th AOC, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Aug. 8, 2024. Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 executed live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a simultaneous 24-hour live, virtual, and constructive rolling scenario, tackling issues involving distributed command and control, communications degradation, logistics and sustainment challenges, and tyranny of distance. (Photo cropped to focus on subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo)

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PACAF hosts National Security Innovation Network

Dr. Stephen Arionus, Pacific Air Forces historian, provides a history tour for members of the National Security Innovation Network at the PACAF headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 7, 2024. NSIN is teaming up with PACAF and the 613th Air Operations Center to accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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PACAF hosts National Security Innovation Network

Dr. Stephen Arionus, Pacific Air Forces historian, provides a history tour for members of the National Security Innovation Network at the PACAF headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 7, 2024. PACAF partnered with NSIN to accelerate technology solutions to develop cutting-edge capabilities in air, space, and cyberspace for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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PACAF hosts National Security Innovation Network

Members of the National Security Innovation Network pose for a group photo during a visit to Pacific Air Forces headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 7, 2024. NSIN has partnered with PACAF and the 613th Air Operations Center to see startups collaborate with industry and government to enhance how the U.S. Air Force deploys continuous unrivaled air, space and cyberspace capabilities across the U.S. Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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