June 5, 2023 US facilitates Japan Air Operations Center training Three years in the making, the 505th Training Squadron fulfilled a request by the government of Japan to assist with understanding how an air operations center plans and executes and how to build instructional standards to enable airpower at the operational level of war.
May 17, 2023 Yokota ‘Dirt Boys’ train Japan forces in Kanoya Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, traveled to Kanoya Air Base, Japan, to demonstrate a spall repair for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force civil engineers, May 15.
March 30, 2023 F-35s arrive at Kadena AB to maintain advanced fighter presence While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-35s will work in conjunction with other fighter units at Kadena AB to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region.
March 1, 2023 Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, highlighted the strength of the U.S.-Australia alliance at the opening ceremony for AVALON – the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition – Feb. 28.
Sept. 21, 2022 Jones explains how DAF is preparing for global competition As the nation increases its focus on strategic competition, Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones highlighted the imperative for the Department of the Air Force to stay ahead of the pacing challenges.
Sept. 21, 2022 PACAF boss speaks at AFA conference, emphasizes importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific Wilsbach provided remarks as one of three panelists for a “Preparing for Global Competition” presentation, hosted a media roundtable on “Defending the Indo-Pacific Theater,” and hosted a think tank.
Aug. 15, 2022 Indo-Pacific allies, partners attend Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, SELIS focused on people, readiness and culture through connections between allies and partners.
July 15, 2022 Air Force focuses on future of Indo-Pacific alliances, Agile Combat Employment Cope North tests how well medics from the three nations operate during challenging scenarios while strengthening partnerships and integrating Agile Combat Employment concepts.
July 12, 2022 U.S. Air Force Airmen train alongside RAAF Allies, enhance partnerships ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE AMBERLEY, Australia – Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to 509th Bomb Wing, arrived to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia to support a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force deployment, July 12.
July 10, 2022 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers deploy to RAAF Base Amberley, Australia U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers arrived from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to support a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force deployment, here July 10.