Latest "pacaf" stories

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot calculates air time and determines the aircraft's status upon arrival at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 23, 2022. This aircraft flew from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, in support of a "dynamic force employment" operation, which is designed as a way for Pacific Air Forces to exercise their ability to generate combat air power from dynamic force elements while continuing to move, maneuver, and sustain these elements in geographically-separated and contested environments. (Airman 1st Class Courtney Sebastianelli/Air Force)

A-10 Warthogs to brush up on maritime combat in Pacific deployment

The Air Force is reimagining the role of the A-10C attack plane, a counterterrorism mainstay, for a new kind of fight.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Forward Area Refueling Point specialists align fuel hosing between a U.S. MC-130J Air Commando II and an Australian C-130J Hercules during Talisman Sabre 21 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal in Australia's Northern Territory on July 22, 2021. This was the first time an Australian aircraft was refueled by a U.S. aircraft via a FARP. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biennially for Talisman Sabre; a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (1st Lt. Joshua Thompson/Air Force)

All aircraft are on the table for new deployments to Australia, says Pacific air boss

Growing U.S.-Australian military cooperation is poised to have ripple effects on aviation as well.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

A-10 Warthog accidentally drops non-explosive munition in South Korea

A three-day search for the missing projectile was unsuccessful.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Kunsan airman found dead in dorm

Emergency responders arrived, and pronounced the airman dead about 20 minutes later.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Missing Osan airman returns safely after five days

“Team Osan is grateful to have Staff Sgt. Jarvis return to his Mustang family," the commander of the 51st Fighter Wing said.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Wilsbach takes command of PACAF from next CSAF Brown

As head of PACAF and its 46,000 airmen, Wilsbach now serves as the air component commander for U.S. Pacific Command.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

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