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July 7, 2022
Korean War Veteran, former CINCPACAF shares his experiences to empower Airmen

The 75th Anniversary of the United States Air Force is an occasion for reflection. One Airman who played a critical role in the Air Force’s rich history is Lt. Gen. (ret.) James D. Hughes, a former Commander-in-Chief of Pacific Air Forces (CINCPACAF) from June 1978 to June 1981.Born in Balmville,
April 26, 2022
Air Force leads a new era in air component training through BLUE FLAG exercises

Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, executed exercise BLUE FLAG, which tested Pacific Air Forces’ ability to prevail in conflict against a strategic competitor as well as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command air component’s ability to defend against escalating
Oct. 21, 2021
Seoul ADEX 2021

U.S. military members watch as the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles perform during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2021 at Seoul Air Base, ROK, Oct. 18. Seoul ADEX 21 is the largest, most comprehensive event of its kind in Northeast Asia, attracting aviation and
July 30, 2021
A library of honor

The son of an Air Force pararescueman who served during the Vietnam War found a way to share the stories of his father’s and of others as well.
July 20, 2021
Operation WAKEA

Members from the French Air and Space Force land in Hawaii as part of Exercise WAKEA, a joint U.S. and French training mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 27, 2021. French airmen flew and trained alongside their U.S. counterparts to better understand each nation’s capabilities
March 18, 2021
Setting the bar

A 15th Wing Airman is the Air Force’s first-ever recipient of the Enlisted-Funded Legal Education Program—an initiative for Airmen to become Judge Advocate Generals.
March 11, 2021
Joining forces, a family

Reyjie Cliff Blando Madriaga, the first Hawaiian Space Force recruit, swore into the Delayed Entry Program at the Honolulu Military Entrance Processing Station on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 4.
March 9, 2021
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits the 15th Wing

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks with members of the 203d Air Refueling Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard on Hickam Field at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 4, 2021. The HIANG performs two missions, in performing its state mission, it
Feb. 16, 2021
Reserve Airmen, PACAF distribute ops for AFFOR exercise

Reserve Airmen from the 713th Combat Operations Squadron supported Headquarters Pacific Air Forces thousands of miles away for an Air Force Forces exercise, Feb. 3-11. More than 25 Reserve Airmen worked via distributed operations from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. with PACAF’s AFFOR staff at Joint
Jan. 8, 2021
HeRO Team: Supporting healthy habits

The Air Force Health, Readiness, and Optimism program, or HeRO, is an initiative designed to improve the quality of life of Airmen across the force.