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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Riddle, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, displays U.S. EOD equipment to Republic of Korea Air Force EOD members at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 7, 2016. ROKAF EOD members visited with the U.S. EOD team to learn how they train and what tools and techniques they use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Andrejcik/Released)

    U.S. and ROKAF EOD train to increase interoperability

    8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians provided training and demonstrated techniques for the Republic of Korea Air Force EOD team at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 7, 2016. ROKAF and U.S. Airmen work together to integrate operations more effectively in order to deter aggression in the region. This training increases U.S. and ROK interoperability and ultimately enhances U.S. and ROK commitments to maintain peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
  • Tech. Sgt. Randy Walgren, 36th Contingency Response Group, signals to a forklift operator to lower the forks as cargo is prepared for transport during a subject-matter expert exchange June 29, 2016, at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Participants of the SMEE exchanged knowledge on how each organization operates a forklift and the different hand signals they use to communicate a message. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier/Released)

    Bolstering partnerships: USAF, Nepal exchange disaster relief best practices

    Ten Airmen assigned to the 36th Contingency Response Group at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, participated with various Nepali organizations in a subject-matter expert exchange at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu June 24 to July 9.
  • A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flightline March 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The strategic global strike capability of B-52’s deters potential adversaries and provides reassurance to allies and partners that the U.S. is capable to defend its national security interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Smoot/Released)

    Crew safe, investigation continues after B-52 accident on Andersen AFB

    Emergency responders and law enforcement officials have successfully completed their initial response procedures following a B-52H Stratofortress accident that occurred earlier today. The seven aircrew members aboard are safe and no injuries have been reported.   “We are thankful that the aircrew are safe,” said Brig. Gen. Douglas Cox, the 36th
  • A Sukhoi SU-30MK with the Indian Air Force taxi's down the tarmac in preparation for take-off, here, May 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

    U.S. Air Force, Indian Air Force join forces during RED FLAG-Alaska

    Vital alignment between U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force propels RED FLAG-Alaska exercise
  • Capt. Elizabeth Belleau, a behavioral scientist, earned the sexual assault response coordinator of the year award for her work both as the SARC at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and while deployed as the SARC for the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, U.S. Africa Command, April 28th, 2016. The award recognizes the Air Force SARC whose work has been particularly noteworthy and demonstrates outstanding service in support of service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Malia Jenkins/Released)

    Air Force officials name SARC of the year

    An Air Force captain earned the service’s 2015 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Award during a ceremony April 28 at the Pentagon.
  • A C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2016. The 374th Airlift Wing sent two aircraft in support of the government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in the Kyushu region recently. The aircraft transported heavy vehicles and personnel from Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido to Kyushu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Yasuo Osakabe)

    Yokota aids Japan with earthquake relief

    The 374th Airlift Wing sent two C-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew to the Kyushu region April 18, supporting the government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas.
  • U.S. Staff Sgt. Barret Chappelle, a 354th Security Forces military working dog (MWD) handler, works with MWD Cage at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 7, 2016. Military working dogs from Eielson work alongside the human defenders who stand “Ready to go at 50 below” 24 hours a day protecting assets at the top of the world in the U.S. Air Force’s Pacific theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

    Paws below zero

    Every paw press into powder dry snow produces a sharp shriek in to the dark frigid air only heard in negative temperatures. Not a breath through the wet, black nostrils isn’t without effort inhaling painful sniffs intent on detecting deadly explosives, drugs or intruders. Military working dogs from the 354th Security Forces Squadron march alongside the human defenders who stand “Ready to go at 50 below” 24 hours a day protecting assets that set atop the world in the U.S. Air Force’s Pacific theater of operations.

  • JBER, Patrick win 2016 active-duty Hennessy awards

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, are winners of 2016 John L. Hennessy Awards for active-duty Air Force food service operations.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a two-day surge exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2016. Along with standard maintenance to aircraft before and after flight, weapons load crew teams armed the aircraft to simulate a combat environment. During deployed operations, loading is essential for the F-16’s air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

    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.
  • Maj. Charles Trickey, a 461st Flight Test Squadron F-35 Lightning II experimental test pilot, successfully fires the four-barrel 25 mm GAU-22/A Gatling gun while in flight Oct. 30 over China Lake Weapon Range, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chad Bellay)

    Eielson selected to receive operational F-35A aircraft

    Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, was selected as the new home for the Air Force’s first operational overseas F-35A Lightning IIs. Air Force officials chose Eielson AFB after a lengthy analysis of the location’s operational considerations, installation attributes, environmental factors and cost.
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