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Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Commodore Martin Smith, acting Combat Support Group commander, congratulates U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patricia Eckles, 736th Security Forces Squadron NCO- in charge of Military Working Dog operations, for her stellar performance, Feb. 18, 2020, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. RAAF leadership toured the 736th SFS’s and 554th RED HORSE facilities and witnessed a demonstration as part of integrating efforts during Cope North 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Nash)

RAAF leaders visit American defenders, rapid engineers

February 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Commodore Martin Smith, acting Combat Support Group commander, congratulates U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patricia Eckles, 736th Security Forces Squadron NCO- in charge of Military Working Dog operations, for her stellar performance, Feb. 18, 2020, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. RAAF leadership toured the 736th SFS’s and 554th RED HORSE facilities and witnessed [Read More …]

A multilateral formation consisting of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fly over the flightline during Exercise Cope North 20 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2020. Exercise Cope North is an annual U.S. Pacific Air Forces tri-lateral field training exercise with participants from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Koku Jieitai and the RAAF. The primary intent of Cope North is to enhance coordination of combined air tactics, hone techniques and procedures while strengthening security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)

B-52 Bomber at Exercise Cope North 2020

February 19, 2020 defenseadmin 0

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, takes off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 5, 2020. The F-35A, with its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Various Aircraft Take off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

February 13, 2020 defenseadmin 0

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, takes off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 5, 2020. The F-35A, with its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William [Read More …]

A Royal Australian air force (RAAF) 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail arrives prior to the start of Exercise Cope North 20 (CN20) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 11, 2020. Exercise CN20 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored multilateral field training exercise involving the United States, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and the RAAF. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by CPL David Said)

U.S., Japan and Australian forces kick off COPE NORTH 2020

February 13, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Royal Australian air force pilots pose following their final training flight at Luke Air Force Base Nov. 22, 2019, at Luke AFB, Ariz. The RAAF began training at Luke with the 61st Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit in December 2014 with two F-35s. Since then, 34 Australian pilots and 16 instructor pilots have completed training. As of January 2020, the RAAF owns 20 F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

Royal Australian Air Force completes training mission, departs from Luke

January 16, 2020 defenseadmin 0