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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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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Atkinson, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks out the back of a C-130 Hercules after dropping off two Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicles and four JGSDF members at Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, April 18, 2016. The island of Kyushu was hit by a devastating earthquake April 16, 2016, and U.S. Forces Japan assisted the Government of Japan relief efforts by airlifting supplies, equipment and personnel to the affected areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dustin Brown, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, marshals a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle out of a C-130 Hercules while Japan Air Self-Defense Force members look on at Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, April 18, 2016. Yokota Air Base assisted the Government of Japan by airlifting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to Kumamoto Prefecture in response to recent earthquakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dustin Brown, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, marshals a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle into a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. Two C-130s from Yokota Air Base, Japan picked up four vehicles and eight JGSDF members, airlifting them to Kumamoto Prefecture to assist in disaster relief following a series of earthquakes that struck Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force sits in a vehicle awaiting instructions at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. Members of the 374th Airlift Wing traveled to Hokkaido and airlifted four vehicles and eight JGSDF personnel to Kumamoto Prefecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Atkinson, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gives a thumbs up to the driver of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle as it is loaded on a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. On April 14 and again on April 16, Japan was struck by devastating earthquakes. The Government of Japan requested the assistance of U.S. Forces Japan, and the 374th Airlift Wing is supporting by transporting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to Kumamoto prefecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua McDonald, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, signals to Staff Sgt. Macer Allen, 374 LRS air transportation specialist, to move a vehicle forward at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. After the island of Kyushu was struck by a devastating earthquake, the Government of Japan requested U.S. Forces Japan to assist in the transportation of relief personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Bergstrom (left), 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, speaks to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing airlifted vehicles and personnel to the island of Kyushu after it was struck by a devastating earthquake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 36th Airlift Squadron lowers a ramp on the back of a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. U.S. forces are assisting the Government of Japan by transporting vehicles and personnel from Hokkaido to Kumamoto Prefecture, the epicenter of a recent earthquake that devastated the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Ihnat, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, checks two chains that secure a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle to a C-130 Hercules at Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, April 18, 2016. The vehicles were being transported from Hokkaido to the island of Kyushu to assist in disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

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