U.S. Air Force observes JASDF exercise at Yakumo Sub Base

Members from 5th Air Force and the 515th Air Mobility Command flew to Yakumo Sub Base, Oct. 13, to observe a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai) exercise called Sokuou Kidou.Throughout the exercise JASDF showcased their methods for airfield assessment, mobile refueling systems, deployable

U.S. Air Force observes JASDF exercise at Yakumo Sub Base

Members from 5th Air Force and the 515th Air Mobility Command flew to Yakumo Sub Base, Oct. 13, to observe a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai) exercise called Fokuou Kidou.Throughout the exercise JASDF showcased their methods for airfield assessment, mobile refueling systems, deployable

Father passes baton to son during final flight

With retirement around the corner, U.S. Air Force Col. Dominic Setka, former 5th Air Force chief of staff, jumped on the opportunity to take his final flight in an E-3 Sentry with his son, U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Setka, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron air weapons officer at Kadena Air Base,

Green light, Go: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct jump training from Yokota C-130's

Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and paratroopers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Airborne Brigade, conducted a jump training mission over the Ojoji drop zone, Japan, July 8 and 9.“Bilateral trainings are important because it enhances our warfighting

Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

The 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, train, plan and execute every day to ensure they have what it takes to help when someone’s life is on the line.

5th Air Force, USFJ Commander visits Team Kadena

Command chief receives familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, gave Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28.

CSAR training enhances PACAF tactics

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated in combat search and rescue training as part of exercise Keen Sword 19, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31.

Fifth Air Force present for memorial service commemorating 75th anniversary of the Bakers Creek Crash

Recently the community of Bakers Creek, Australia, came together to commemorate and remember the 40 American service members who died in a B-17 Flying Fortress crash there 75 years ago. Present for the event was the Director of Operations and Plans, 5th Air Force, Col. Juris Jansons, who represented

Remembering an Incredible Airman

Michael J. Bishop, the Chief of Aviation Affairs at 5th Air Force, passed away in the morning of Aug 9. He left behind an enduring legacy here in Japan after 55 years of service to the United States Air Force.