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Dec. 9, 2024
Santa’s Grey Sleigh Arrives Early in the Pacific as OCD 24 Kicks Off

High above the Pacific, Santa’s grey sleighs roared to life Dec. 8 as C-130 Hercules aircrews from five allied nations began dropping humanitarian-like aid bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024. The annual mission, now in its 73rd year, brings together aircrews from the United States,
Dec. 4, 2024
374 AW Airmen arrive at Andersen AFB for OCD 24

The Operation Christmas Drop 2024 logo is displayed on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 4, 2024. Conducted annually from Andersen, OCD delivers supplies and gifts to more than 58 remote islands in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of
Oct. 7, 2024
5AF Commander Inducted into the Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp was celebrated by Airmen, Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors in joyful farewells last week as he prepares to relinquish command of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force. Rupp was inducted into the Pacific Air Forces Order of the Sword on Oct. 4, becoming the
Sept. 16, 2024
PACAF hosts Japan America Air Force Goodwill Association

Pacific Air Forces hosted the Japan America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) for a roundtable discussion focused on building stronger strategic partnerships.
Sept. 3, 2024
PACAF joins Allies, partners in Indian Air Force led exercise to enhance diverse cooperation

Pacific Air Force units arrived for Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II at Jodhpur Air Force Station, India, Aug. 30, 2024. The exercise, which was broken into two phases to allow for optimum participation from 10 nations and 18 observing nations, is the largest multinational exercise India has held.
Aug. 31, 2024
USAF, RAAF and PNGDF training efforts culminate with aeromedical evacuation FTX during Pac Angel 24-1

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel culminated three days of aeromedical evacuation training and subject matter expert exchanges with a field training exercise during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 28, 2024.
Aug. 26, 2024
Pacific Angel 24-1 kicks off in Papua New Guinea

The U.S. Air Force in conjunction with the Royal Australian Air Force French Air Force and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force kicked off Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 24, 2024.
July 4, 2024
Airmen and B-1B Lancers return to Ellsworth after completing Bomber Task Force 24-6

Airmen from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to Ellsworth Air Force Base June 25, 2024, following the successful completion of Bomber Task Force 24-6 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This mission, conducted with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, achieved significant milestones
June 12, 2024
Chinook’s approach: U.S. Airmen and Soldiers exhibit ACE through joint training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Operations Support Squadron, 607th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry ROK/U.S. Combined Division, set up a helicopter landing zone during a joint
May 28, 2024
Pacific Air Forces command team visits Wolf Pack, gives strategic outlook

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, PACAF command chief, visited the 8th Fighter Wing, May 22.During the visit, the command team engaged with 8th FW leadership and Airmen across the unit, furthering their scope of the Wolf Pack’s daily

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