Nov. 6, 2022 909th ARS keeps bombers airborne A U.S. Air Force 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2022. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and Allied nation aircraft are
Oct. 26, 2022 Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted a joint training with Japan Air Self Defense Force. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships.
Oct. 24, 2022 PACAF and JASDF hosts bilateral civil engineer key leader engagement Civil engineer leaders from Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force toured each other’s facilities to learn how they function. They exchanged knowledge and expertise for accelerating interoperability to make both country's civil engineer forces stronger together.
Oct. 20, 2022 B-1B Bomber Task Force returns to Guam for multilateral training operations U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 18.
Oct. 18, 2022 21st SOS supports U.S. Marines in Resolute Dragon exercise The 21st Special Operations Squadron is specialized in the use of the CV-22 Osprey in conducting long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. The CV-22 is equipped with integrated threat countermeasures, terrain-following radar, infrared sensors and
Sept. 30, 2022 Luke Air Force Base honors Air Force 75th Anniversary U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, cuts the cake with Airman 1st Class Jacob Hess, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during the 75th Air Force Ball at the Wigwam Resort near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on Sept. 24, 2022. The U.S. Air Force celebrated its 75th
Sept. 30, 2022 Vice President Harris ends Asia tour in South Korea Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris arrives at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, aboard Air Force Two, Sep. 29, 2022. During her visit, Vice President Harris will meet with ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol and visit the Demilitarized Zone dividing South and North Korea. (U.S. Air Force
Sept. 28, 2022 Prepared to prevail; Andersen participates in Exercise GOLDEN BEE Members from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, participated in Exercise GOLDEN BEE, a joint readiness exercise designed to provide training integration and rehearse strategic and operational objectives in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility at Andersen AFB, Sept. 22-28, 2022.Hosted at the Forward
Aug. 30, 2022 SecAF visits Japan during Indo-Pacific tour Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Yokota Air Base and met with 374th Airlift Wing leadership from Aug. 23 to 25.
Aug. 30, 2022 Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan Deputy Commander of the Pacific Air Forces Lt. Gen. James Jacobson visited Yokota Air Base, August 21 to 23, as part of a larger PACAF tour.Jacobson kicked off his tour meeting with U.S. Forces Japan and 374th Airlift Wing leadership where he received updates on current projects, future exercises