U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frank, 35th Fighter Wing aviation safety noncommissioned officer, collects wildlife remains following a bird-strike incident during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
Master Sgt. Scott Holmes, 337th Air Support Flight senior enlisted leader, completed the Royal Australian Air Force Professional Military Education Level 4 Leadership course at the School of Postgraduate Studies at RAAF Base Wagga, Australia, July 14 – 23.
The work performed by 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics and electronic warfare systems Airmen preserves the advanced mission systems that enable aircraft to detect.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Caleb Hager, Pacific Air Forces Air Postal Squadron section chief, poses for a photo during a Samurai Spotlight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 7, 2026.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Devon Tschirley, the executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and native of Spokane, Washington, disembarks a UC-12W Huron aircraft.
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Brad Bingham visited Exchange locations across mainland Japan this week, meeting with associates and leaders on the ground to hear firsthand how the Department of War’s largest retailer is supporting Warfighters from all branches of services and their families.
On a base full of U.S. Marines working hard day in and day out, there’s one Marine who has called MCAS Iwakuni his home for 25 years... In dog years.
Serow Samurai strengthened Total Force integration by reinforcing expeditionary readiness, ensuring Airmen are prepared to adapt and operate in defense of U.S. and allied interests across the Pacific.
The commander and command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan participated in a festival here near Camp Zama July 26, experiencing a unique aspect of their host country’s culture.
U.S. Civil Air Patrol Cadet Col. Cayne Redmond was presented the General Carl A. Spaatz Award and recognized as cadet colonel during a ceremony here on May 27.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing and members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in the bilateral Warrior Ethos Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 16-17.
Airmen inspected cargo to ensure personnel and equipment met readiness requirements, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to deploy safely and efficiently for RF-A 26-3.
From left, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Kira Moody, incoming commander of Coast Guard Activities Far East, and Capt. James Suffern, outgoing commander of FEACT, shake hands during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base.
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, conducts his final flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 7, 2026.
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