PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

Philippine Air Force Col. Joel Inacay, left, 15th Strike Wing deputy commander, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Purnell, 33rd Maintenance Unit HH-60 journeyman, during a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2023. Inacay used this tour as an opportunity to highlight and connect with Airmen, strengthening the interoperability and familiarity between U.S. and Philippine forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

Philippine Air Force Col. Joel Inacay, left, 15th Strike Wing deputy commander, introduces U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, to the rest of his team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Inacay’s visit reinforced the U.S. and Philippines’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, promoting both nations’ interests in the region. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

Philippine Air Force Col. Joel Inacay, right, 15th Strike Wing deputy commander, sits across from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing Commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Inacay’s visit reinforced the U.S. and Philippines’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, promoting both nations’ interests in the region. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

Philippine Air Force Col. Joel Inacay, 15th Strike Wing deputy commander, poses with a GAU-18 machine gun attached to a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk during a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2023. PAF members toured Kadena Air Base in order to strengthen U.S. and Philippine force interoperability, enhancing regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

Philippine Air Force Col. Joel Inacay, center, 15th Strike Wing deputy commander, and other PAF members pose for a photo with 33rd Rescue Squadron and 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit Airmen during a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2023. Inacay’s visit reinforced the U.S. and Philippines’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, promoting both nations’ interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Reed, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit inspection section noncommissioned officer in charge, trades patches with Philippine Air Force Capt. Kenneth Val Macaso, 205th Helicopter Wing operations officer, during a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2023. PAF members toured Kadena Air Base in order to strengthen U.S. and Philippine force interoperability, enhancing regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

Philippine Air Force Col. Joel Inacay, left, 15th Strike Wing deputy commander, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristian Reyes, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, during a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2023. Inacay used this tour as an opportunity to highlight and connect with Airmen, strengthening the interoperability and familiarity between U.S. and Philippine forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristian Reyes, right, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, explains the capabilities of a GAU-18 machine gun attached to a 33rd RQS HH-60G Pave Hawk to Philippine Air Force Capt. Kenneth Val Macaso, 205th Helicopter Wing operations officer, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2023. PAF members toured Kadena Air Base in order to strengthen U.S. and Philippine force interoperability, enhancing regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

PAF 15th Strike Wing Deputy Commander visits Kadena

Published March 8, 2023
By Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac and Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Philippine Air Force Col. Joel Inacay, left, 15th Strike Wing deputy commander, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Purnell, 33rd Maintenance Unit HH-60 journeyman, during a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2023. Inacay used this tour as an opportunity to highlight and connect with Airmen, strengthening the interoperability and familiarity between U.S. and Philippine forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)