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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
Oct. 4, 2024
PACAF hosts the 2024 WEPTAC conference

The 10th annual Pacific Air Command Weapons and Tactics Conference once again brought together an international, multi-lateral gathering of experts to address finding new solutions for adversary deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region at PACAF Headquarters, Sept. 23-27, 2024.
Oct. 1, 2024
PACAF brings Industry Day to Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands

Over 200 participants gathered in Tinian and Saipan over a period of two days last week for an Industry Day event hosted by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command and organized and supported by Pacific Air Forces.
Oct. 1, 2024
Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, led a delegation of U.S. Airmen to meet with Indian Air Force counterparts during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting at Indian Air Head Quarters, Vayu Bhavan, New Delhi, India, Sept. 24-26.
Sept. 24, 2024
Hercules Guardians 24 strengthens US-ROK alliance through tactical airlift interoperability

The phrase ‘We Go Together!’ is a chant that can be often heard during gatherings of U.S. and Republic of Korea military forces and symbolizes the ironclad bonds formed since the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1953.
Sept. 24, 2024
PACAF Band Revisits Sendai

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia traveled to the Sendai region of Japan on a mission to honor the victims and survivors of the earthquake and tsunami disaster that occurred on March 11, 2011, bringing with them the same spirit of hope and solidarity that first united them with the
Sept. 20, 2024
Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 integrated U.S. Airmen, Guardians, Sailors, Marines, and allies from Australia and the United Kingdom into a combined force to train for a possible conflict in the era of Great Power Competition. The exercise conducted live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a
Sept. 19, 2024
Convergence of Likeminded Partners: FETAT 2024 Conference Strengthens Partnerships

The annual Far East Tactics Analysis Team conference, which brings together defense operations and intelligence representatives from six countries, was held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, September 9-13. The event was hosted by the U.S. Fifth Air Force Intelligence Division, and for the first time
Sept. 18, 2024
Air, Space & Cyber Conference Wraps, PACAF’s Commitment to Indo-Pacific Continues

As the curtain closed today on the 2024 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, one theme resonated throughout the event – Pacific Air Forces total commitment to maintaining a decisive advantage in the Indo-Pacific region amidst growing global threats.
Sept. 17, 2024
PACAF Commander speaks on Indo-Pacific challenges, opportunities

The commander of Pacific Air Force shared his priorities with a large live and online audience during a keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference here today.

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