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Nov. 9, 2023
Pacific Air Forces to host largest Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium in history

Beginning next week, air chiefs and senior enlisted leaders from around the world will convene at the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, taking place at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, Nov. 13-16.
Nov. 5, 2023
US, Japan Guard and Protect 2023

Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron trained with their security counterparts in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1, a two-week-long base readiness exercise meant to hone critical skills during realistic
Nov. 2, 2023
Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10C Thunderbolt II's employ an alternate landing strip during the peninsula-wide training event Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. When the ALS is activated the taxiway on the flightline becomes an active air strip which
Oct. 25, 2023
Yokota launches multiple aircraft for readiness exercise

Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron took off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 23, in support of Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1.
Oct. 24, 2023
No runway? No problem for Team Yokota

For the second time in recorded history, Team Yokota launched and recovered multiple C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from its Foxtrot taxiway to respond to a simulated damaged airfield during exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22.In the scenario, Yokota’s primary runway was
Oct. 20, 2023
USAF, ROKAF join forces for Herk Guardians 23

United States Air Force representatives from Yokota Air Base, Japan, met Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, for a week of tactical airlift training and cultural exchange as part of Herk Guardians 23, Oct. 9–13.
Oct. 17, 2023
Japan Minister of Defense visits Yokota

Japanese Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2023. Kihara has served as Japan’s Minister of Defense since September 2023. Yokota leaders regularly meet with officials from the Japan Ministry of Defense to discuss the shared security of the region and continue
Sept. 29, 2023
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means. Those experiencing financial difficulties should contact their chain of command, who can provide more information on the financial aid
Sept. 19, 2023
PACAF Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility Program coordinators attend conference at JBPHH

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) is on the forefront of Pacific Air Force’s priorities as leaders continue building a culture where Airmen can be themselves, share their ideas, and accomplish the mission like never before.
Sept. 12, 2023
94th Airlift Wing deploys in support of Rally in the Pacific 2023

Five C-130H3 Hercules aircraft departed Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Sept. 8, to participate in the 22nd Air Force led exercise Rally in the Pacific, in which Reserve Airmen will operate in and around the islands of Hawaii and Guam throughout September 2023.

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