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Yellow Jackets dominate Pacific skies

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2024. The EA-18G’s vast array of sensors and weapons provides the warfighter with a lethal and survivable weapon system to counter current and emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Yellow Jackets dominate Pacific skies

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Yellow Jackets dominate Pacific skies

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to conduct aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Yellow Jackets dominate Pacific skies

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2024. The EA-18G’s vast array of sensors and weapons provides the warfighter with a lethal and survivable weapon system to counter current and emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Yellow Jackets dominate Pacific skies

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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374th CS leverages AI to learn languages

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Angelina Fletcher, 374th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, attends linguist introductory training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2024. The 374th CONS is the single-source authority on mainland Japan for utilities, telecommunications and transportation including an 18,000-person master labor contract. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. Irene York)
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374th CS leverages AI to learn languages

Members and personnel from the 374th Contracting Squadron gather for a linguist introductory training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2024. The innovative technology presented in the course aims to create an easier path of translating domain-specific languages through utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. Irene York)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron airman fires an M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The M249 can fire up to 850 rounds per minute and has a maximum range of 3600 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) combat arms instructors taught a heavy weapons qualification to Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight and 35th SFS at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Security Forces members qualified on the M249 light machine gun, while the EOD Flight qualified on the M320A1 grenade launcher. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member grabs M320 grenade launcher ammunition for his team during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The training on the M320A1 grenade launcher focused on enhancing accuracy and distance control, crucial for maintaining mission readiness and meeting operational standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member reloads the M320A1 grenade launcher for his wingman during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal member fires the M320A1 grenade launcher during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The grenade launcher qualification utilizes 35 rounds of 40mm and ensures members are capable of firing stand-alone, mounted on the M4 rifle and the kneeling position.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Woods, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) combat arms instructor, explains how to reload the M249 light machine gun to Airmen assigned to the 35th SFS during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualifications every quarter to ensure members are proficient at firing from mounted vehicles or bipods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron airman fires an M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miko Baluyot, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, prepares to reload the M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Airmen shot approximately 600 rounds to complete the qualification and enhanced weapon accuracy and performance crucial for operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo after heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualification every quarter to ensure that members are capable of firing from a mounted vehicle or bipod to increase the adaptability and mission readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
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18th Operations Group change of command

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard present the colors during the 18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. The 18th OG manages the flight activities of Kadena, bringing U.S. airpower to the farthest reaches of the globe with operations that include search and rescue, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airborne air control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, speaks during the 18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Evans thanked the service members who have been at the forefront of defending liberty throughout the region, while also recognizing the magnitude of what was accomplished by the 18th OG over the last two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th Operations Group change of command

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard present the colors during the 18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. The 18th OG manages the flight activities of Kadena, bringing U.S. airpower to the farthest reaches of the globe with operations that include search and rescue, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airborne air control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. David Deptula, incoming 18th Operations Group commander, acknowledges Col. Henry Schantz, right, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, and Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, during the 18th OG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. During the ceremony, command of the 18th OG was relinquished by Schantz and passed to Deptula, who will serve as the group commander for the next two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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