Pacific Air Forces

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

240713-F-MT297-1118

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor pilot “Batman” in-processes with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airmen after landing at Base Tindal, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, July 13. This exercise is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries’ air operations.This year’s exercise will be the largest in the exercise’s 43-year history, with 20 participating nations, over 140 aircraft, and over 4000 personnel participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

Details Download

240713-F-MT297-1079

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emmitt Niemi, 27th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, taxis a F-22A Raptor after landing at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, July 13. While here, Airmen will work with Allies and Partners to strengthen relationships throughout the region and assist in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

Details Download

240713-F-MT297-1033

A F-22A Raptor arrives at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, July 13. This will be the first time the F-22A has participated in this exercise. Pitch Black 2024 missions provide participating nations with a better understanding of each other’s strengths and capabilities, encourages the adoption of techniques and practices, and offers pathways to future interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

Details Download

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)

Details Download

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)

Details Download

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)

Details Download

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)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician sets up a defensive position during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Tanuki Bandit 24 and similar exercises are crucial for all EOD technicians, enabling them to respond accurately, safely, and effectively to any situation, ensuring the safe defusal of threats and enhancing readiness across the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

Exercise participants evacuate a simulated wounded U.S. Marine Corps ordnance disposal technician during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. During the exercise, participants worked alongside various agencies from the 35th Fighter Wing, such as the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Security Forces Squadron, Fire Department, Agile Combat Employment Office, Medical Group, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 scans terrain during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Over the course of five days, participants engaged in 24-hour day and night hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios that included camp setup, defense, tactical combat casualty care, unexploded ordnance identification and disarmament, marksmanship and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 performs spotter duties at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. The exercise was held entirely at Draughon Range, a premier air-to-ground training site. It simulated living and performing EOD duties in austere environments, challenging participants to leverage their Multi-Capable Airmen skills and employ Agile Combat Employment concepts with limited support and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 was a five-day field training exercise consisting of various scenarios an EOD technician may experience down-range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians secure the remnants of a simulated explosive trap for analysis during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. EOD lives by its unofficial motto- “initial success or total failure.” Exercises like Tanuki Bandit stress the importance of preparedness and competence when facing threats because if an EOD technician performs at a level less than ideal, it could threaten their own life and those around them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technician works on disarming a simulated explosive trap during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Tanuki Bandit, 24 and exercises like it are crucial for all EOD technicians, enabling them to respond accurately, safely, and effectively to any situation, ensuring the safe defusal of threats and enhancing readiness across the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 scans the perimeter during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. During the exercise, participants worked alongside various agencies from the 35th Fighter Wing, such as the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Security Forces Squadron, Fire Department, Agile Combat Employment Office, Medical Group, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 performs point man duties during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Over the course of five days, participants engaged in 24-hour day and night hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios that included camp setup, defense, tactical combat casualty care, unexploded ordnance identification and disarmament, marksmanship and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force Airman sets up a tent during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2024. The exercise was held entirely at Draughon Range, a premier air-to-ground training site. It simulated living and performing EOD duties in austere environments, challenging participants to leverage their Multi-Capable Airmen skills and employ Agile Combat Employment concepts with limited support and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force Airman sets up a tent during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2024. Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 was a five-day Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) field training exercise consisting of various scenarios an EOD technician may experience down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Details Download

U.S., allied forces soar for Arctic Defender

A German Air Force A400M Atlas taxis for take off during exercise Arctic Defender 24 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 8, 2024. Arctic Defender 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 by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)

Details Download

U.S., allied forces soar for Arctic Defender

A French Air and Space Force A330 Phénix Multi-Role Tanker Transport takes off 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 by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)

Details Download