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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

Yokota Air Base Honor Guardsmen post the ceremonial sword in front of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mehtar Sullivan, Order of the Sword Sergeant at Arms, salutes Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. A tradition whose foundation dates back to the 12th Century, the old “Royal Order of the Sword” ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Air Force in 1967. Since then, less than 300 Airmen have had this honor bestowed upon them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

Participants of the Order of the Sword ceremony take a group picture at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Induction into the Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon any individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp addresses the audience during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp leads the room in singing the Air Force song during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mehtar Sullivan, Order of the Sword Sergeant at Arms, presents a proclamation during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Induction into the Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon any individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Governor Arnold I. Palacios, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, shares his appreciation during an industry day for the region in September 2024. He expressed his gratitude toward the DoD for partnering with the business community and looks forward to growing together with shared equities in the region. (Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Blaz, Pacific Air Forces A4 Directorate Detachment 1, addresses the stakeholders at an industry day for the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands in September 24. The event emphasized the opportunities the small business community has regarding business with the Air Force. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, converses with Indian Air Force Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Operations director general, during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India, Sept. 24-26, 2024. The annual meeting strengthened the longstanding bilateral partnership between the forces as leaders conferred about force interoperability opportunities, expert knowledge exchanges, humanitarian aid efforts, and military exercise planning. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Delegation members from the U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force meet during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India Sept. 24-26, 2024. The annual meeting strengthened the longstanding bilateral partnership between the forces as leaders conferred about force interoperability opportunities, expert knowledge exchanges, humanitarian aid efforts, and military exercise planning. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, shakes hands with Indian Air Force Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Operations director general, during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India, Sept. 24-26, 2024. The annual meeting strengthened the longstanding bilateral partnership between the forces as leaders conferred about force interoperability opportunities, expert knowledge exchanges, humanitarian aid efforts, and military exercise planning. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Delegation members from the U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force meet during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India from Sept. 24-26, 2024. The ESG was preceded by Tarang Shakti 24, India’s largest multinational exercise, which hosted 10 participating nations and 18 observers, at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, Aug. 29 to Sept. 14. The IAF-led exercise fostered ties during 16 days of cooperative air missions and cultural exchange opportunities to improve multilateral integration. (Courtesy Photo)

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Bio photo - Lt Gen Jost

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U.S. Air Force Airmen and Republic of Korea Air Force service members gather for a group photo to commemorate the start of exercise Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 9, 2024, at Gimhae Air Base, Republic of Korea. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. As one of the numerous training events where U.S. service members work closely with allied and partner nations, HG24 puts into practice several scenario-based training to ensure the preparedness of each nation for future and current operations - showcasing the mutual respect, interoperability and friendship shared. (ROKAF courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel gather around a monument at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery during Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 13, 2024, at Busan, ROK. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. On days without flying operations, the U.S. and ROK forces gathered together to participate in cultural exchanges and activities to strengthen the bonds between the two nations. Concluding the event, both nations visited the UNMC to pay respects to the fallen prior to departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron showcase operations and uses of the static line system on a C-130J Super Hercules during a subject matter exchange event in support of Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 13, 2024, at Gimhae Air Base, Republic of Korea. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. HG24 allowed members throughout the 374th Operations Support Squadron, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 36th AS to collaborate, exchange knowledge and ultimately advance interoperability across the Indo-Pacific region with their ROK Air Force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Army and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers conduct a static-line jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 12, 2024, near Gimhae Air Base, ROK. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. Personnel assigned to Special Operations Command Korea routinely train with other units from around the Indo-Pacific region, including U.S. and multinational partners, ensuring a continued state of readiness toward a credible and integrated deterrence force posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel load a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron with several container delivery system bundles for a mass airdrop operation in support of Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 12, 2024, at Gimhae Air Base, ROK. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. HG24 allowed members of the 374th Operations Support Squadron, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 36th AS to learn more about ROK Air Force procedures, demonstrate U.S. Air Force techniques, tactics and procedures, all while demonstrating the interoperability between joint airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel load a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron with several container delivery system bundles for a mass airdrop operation in support of Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 12, 2024, at Gimhae Air Base, ROK. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. HG24 allowed members of the 374th Operations Support Squadron, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 36th AS to learn more about ROK Air Force procedures, demonstrate U.S. Air Force techniques, tactics and procedures, all while demonstrating the interoperability between joint airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Zack Norton, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, discusses mission planning alongside Republic of Korea Air Force C-130J Super Hercules pilots during Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 11, 2024, at Gimhae Air Base, ROK. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. As one of the numerous training events where U.S. service members work closely with allied and partner nations, HG24 puts into practice several scenario-based training to ensure the preparedness of each nation for future and current operations - showcasing the mutual respect, interoperability and friendship shared. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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