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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen 1st Class Huiseop Lin, left, 38th Fighter Group military police, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Herron, 8th SFS patrolman, pose for a photo during the first-ever combined security patrol at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of K, Oct. 10, 2023. On these patrols, one member from each air force conducts necessary security sweeps of the installation side-by-side with their counterpart. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Hideaki Kajiya, deputy commander of Air Support Command, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Klein, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, exchange gifts on the flightline as part of Mobility Guardian 23 at Yakumo Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2023. A multilateral endeavor, MG23 featured seven participating countries: Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States—operating approximately 70 mobility aircraft across multiple locations spanning a 3,000-mile exercise area from July 5-21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Joseph Hoffman, 535th Airlift Squadron advance instructor course loadmaster, sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during a training flight around the skies of Australia for Global Dexterity 23-1, April 27, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of Exercise Global Dexterity between the U.S. Air Force and our Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening our military partnership in the region. The partnership between Australia and the U.S. is vital given the changing strategic environment in the region and demonstrates our commitment to revitalizing our alliances with our two closest allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

The Honorable Frank Kendall (middle-left), Secretary of the U.S. Air Force and Gen. Sang-hwa Jung (middle-right), Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), listen to a mission briefing, March 19, 2023, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During his visit, Kendall toured the air operations floor at the Korea Air and Space Operations Center and learned about the real-world and exercise activities that happen there, as Guardians and Airmen from each nation sit side-by-side and monitor airspace and control activities in the skies over Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 25th Fighter Squadron greet South Korea air force pilots assigned to the 102nd FS after completing exercise Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, March 8, 2023. The exercise is a recurring, pre-planned training that provides air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train joint interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center leaders pose for a group photo with Japanese Air Self Defense Force Airmen during a site visit to Yakumo Air Base, Japan July 13, 2023, in support of Mobility Guardian 2023. A multilateral endeavor, MG23 features seven participating countries – Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States – operating approximately 70 mobility aircraft across multiple locations spanning a 3,000 mile exercise area from July 5th through July 21. Our Allies and partners are one of our greatest strengths and a key strategic advantage. MG23 is an opportunity to deepen our connections with regional Allies and partners using bold initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members prepare for a specialized fuel operation on a C-130 Hercules in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 at Yakumo Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2023. A multilateral endeavor, MG23 features seven participating countries - Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States - Operating approximately 70 mobility aircraft across multiple locations spanning a 3,000 miles exercise are from July 5 through July 21. Our Allies and partners are one of our greatest strengths and a key strategic advantage. MG23 is an opportunity to deepen our connections with regional Allies and partners using bold initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Jett)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

Australian, New Zealand, and U.S. Air Force medical teams work together in flight over Australia on a C-17 Globemaster aircraft during a combined medical interoperability aeromedical evacuation activity as part of Exercise Mobility Guardian 23. MG23 saw Air Mobility Command Airmen work with joint and combined forces, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force pararescuemen carry a simulated search and rescue victim to safety during an exercise, Jan. 19, 2023, at Ukibaru Island. The annual bilateral training exercise strengthens trust and interoperability capabilities between JASDF and U.S. Air Force rescue teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Robert Dabbs)
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Allies and Partners: Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force General Kenneth Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces Commander, awards General Park In-Ho, retired Republic of Korea Air Force chief of staff, with the Legion of Merit at Dragon Hill Lodge, Republic of Korea, Nov. 5, 2022. The Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who show exemplary meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Allies and Partners: Europe

German air force Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Angel, NATO Allied Air Command training noncommissioned officer, motivates an Airman assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during the flexed arm hang portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge course at Ramstein AB, Germany, July 11, 2023. During the flexed arm hang, participants must not lower the bar below their chin and need a minimum of 25 seconds to receive the bronze badge and a minimum of 65 seconds to receive the gold eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)
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Allies and Partners: Europe

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Francina Matos, 86th Maintenance Group avionics quality assurance inspector, explains the process of loading and unloading flares onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2023. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions. Airmen from the 86th MXG conduct frequent systems checks to ensure no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)
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Allies and Partners: Europe

U.S. Air Force Airmen and British Armed Forces personnel play against each other during the Headquarters Air Command Basketball Championship at the Southside Fitness Center, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 7, 2023. The matches serve as a way for military personnel from different countries to compete with each other and increase interoperability between countries through competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)
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Allies and Partners: Europe

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho National Guard attend a briefing at Lechfeld Air Base, Germany with German and Greek counterparts during exercise Air Defender 2023 (AD23), June 13, 2023. Exercise AD23 integrates both U.S. and allied air-power to defend shared values, while leveraging and strengthening vital partnerships to deter aggression around the world. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur)
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Allies and Partners: Europe

Spanish soldiers secure the perimeter of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during Defender Europe 2023 at Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, May 15, 2023. Defender Europe 2023 (DE23) is a U.S. European Command multi-national, joint exercise aimed to increase readiness and interoperability between U.S. and NATO allies. Three Staff Weather Officer (SWO) Airmen from the 93 AGOW supported the 159 General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), a U.S. Army reserve unit based out of Fort Eustis, Virginia, during the exercise by enabling operations that showcased the U.S. military’s ability to rapidly deploy combat-capable troops and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Katie Tamesis)
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Allies and Partners: Europe

Dutch paratroopers assigned to 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade fly a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing for a static line jump during Exercise Swift Response over Greece, May 12, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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Allies and Partners: Europe

Spanish paratroopers with the Grupo De Artilleria attach their static lines on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, during DEFENDER 23 over Spain, May 10, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)
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Allies and Partners: Africa

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lorenzo Bennette, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Quick Reaction Force (QRF) member, hands a water bottle to a local child near AB 201, Niger, Jan. 6, 2023. QRF postures in and around the base to be able to rapidly respond to developing hostile threats on or immediately around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Matkin)
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Allies and Partners: Africa

U.S. Army soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade based out of Vicenza, Italy, prepare to perform a joint operations jump from U.S. Air Force and Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, June 10, 2023. African Lion 23 provides an opportunity to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative readiness training. Approximately 8,000 personnel from 18 nations will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13 to June 18, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven Adkins)
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Allies and Partners: Africa

Moroccan Air Force medics learn how to properly carry a litter during hands-on training on in-flight aeromedical evacuation procedures led by the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Ramstein Air Base at Kenitra Air Force Base, Morocco, June 7, 2023. AL23 provides an opportunity to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative readiness training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands including U.S. Africa Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Central Command; as well as strategic maritime choke points and global shipping lanes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)
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