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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, U.S. Space Forces Korea incoming commander, renders his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The event marked the first official change of command for the unit, which was activated as a USSF field component under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and assigned to the USFK sub-unified command in December 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

A satellite communications terminal is displayed during a U.S. Space Forces Korea change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The event marked the first official change of command ceremony for the unit, which was activated as a USSF field component under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and assigned to the USFK sub-unified command in December 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The event marked the first official change of command for U.S. Space Forces Korea, which was activated as a USSF field component under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and assigned to the USFK sub-unified command in December 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Joshua McCullion, U.S. Space Forces Korea outgoing commander, receives the Defense Superior Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2024. The DSSM is awarded by the Secretary of Defense to military officers who perform exceptionally within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, special or outstanding command in a defense agency or any other joint activity designated by the secretary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Pitch Black opening ceremony attendees partake in a smoke ceremony at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The smoke ceremony is performed to cleanse participants and ward off bad spirits. Pitch Black 2024 will have more than 4400 personnel participating with a common goal of enhancing capabilities and strengthening regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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An Australian National fans flames for a smoke ceremony at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia during the Pitch Black 24 opening ceremony July 12, 2024. The smoke ceremony is performed to cleanse participants and ward off bad spirits. Pitch Black 2024 will have more than 4400 personnel participating with a common goal of enhancing capabilities and strengthening regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Pilots participating in Exercise Pitch Black 24 begin Mission Planning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. Pitch Black continues to foster collaboration and integration of high-end tactics, techniques and procedures amongst Allies and partners to create an asymmetric advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Alyssa Letts)

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Pilots participating in Exercise Pitch Black 24 begin Mission Planning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. Pitch Black continues to foster collaboration and integration of high-end tactics, techniques and procedures amongst Allies and partners to create an asymmetric advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Alyssa Letts)

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Royal Australian Air Force Air Commodore Peter Robinson, Officer Commanding Exercise, provides remarks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie, Administrator of the Northern Territory, provides remarks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Exercise Pitch Black 24 Participants listen to speakers during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The exercise places a strong emphasis on cooperation from national to multinational how during air operations making a strong contribution to a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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The Honorable Eva Lawler, Chief Minister for the Australian Northern Territory, speaks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This year marks the first time Spain and Italy will participate, increasing the European footprint in the region and showcasing evolving capabilities to come together for Joint and Combined Force movements for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Exercise Pitch Black 24 Participants listen to speakers during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The exercise places a strong emphasis on cooperation from national to multinational how during air operations making a strong contribution to a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Lights shine in the shape of the Exercise Pitch Black emblem at the Darwin Convention Center for the exercise’s opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This year’s iteration of Pitch Black is the largest in the exercise’s history, featuring 20 countries from around the world, and focusing on building stronger partnerships to maintain a region that is secure, open, prosperous, and resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to land at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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U.S., allied forces soar for Arctic Defender

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies over Alaska during exercise Arctic Defender 24 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 8, 2024. Arctic Defender is a German Air Force-led exercise that provides a unique opportunity to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases and is part of several exercises under Pacific Skies 24. Pacific Skies is a combination of several exercises in the Indo-Pacific theater in which German, French and Spanish air forces participate with U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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