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May 16, 2016
Essential players in RED FLAG-Alaska exercise

RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling joint and international units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in a realistic threat environment.
April 18, 2016
Exercise Max Thunder 16 launches at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy personnel and aircraft will train with South Korean air force counterparts in the bilateral training exercise Max Thunder 16, at Kunsan Air Base April 15-29.
April 11, 2016
U.S., Philippine Airmen train together for Exercise Balikatan 2016

U.S. and Philippine Air Force C-130 Hercules pilots and loadmasters exchanged operational knowledge during joint training as part of Exercise Balikatan 2016 April 8, 2016.
April 6, 2016
F-16s surge during two-day drill at Misawa

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing conducted a two-day surge exercise April 4 through 5 with F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
Feb. 26, 2016
644th Combat Communications Squadron keeps Pacific partners connected

During the first half of Cope North 16, Airmen with the 644th Combat Communications Squadron successfully provided support with the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief portion of the exercise Feb. 11-17.The 644th CBCS worked alongside the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Air
Jan. 13, 2016
Andersen SFS K-9 unit, EOD flight join with local first responders in bomb threat incident

When an incident occurs off-base, Andersen security forces and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight are sometimes called to assist local responders to mitigate issues. Community members and Airmen worked together Jan. 14th, 2016, to respond to a bomb threat at a local high school here in
Dec. 23, 2015
Misawa, Kadena Airmen strengthen bilateral ties

Aircraft and personnel from Kadena Air Base, Misawa AB and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in Aviation Training Relocation Dec. 1-18 here.
Dec. 9, 2015
Explosive threats no match for Osan EOD

Whether a faulty 9 mm pistol round or a pipe bomb meant to cause harm, there is one shop that holds the responsibility of disarming and disposing of these dangerous objects. With their extensive and rigorous training, the Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal
Nov. 14, 2015
Yokota enhances capabilities through exercise

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing participated in exercise Vigilant Ace 16 from Nov. 1-10, in conjunction with a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base. Vigilant Ace is a large-scale exercise on the Korean Peninsula designed to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and allied forces through
July 14, 2015
US, South Korea pilots soar at Buddy Wing 15-6

F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 80th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, practiced combined flying operations alongside counterparts from the South Korean air force’s 19th Fighter Wing at Jungwon AB during Buddy Wing 15-6, July 7-10.

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