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Behind the scenes: 961st AACS teaches students their mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Aper, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System pilot, gives Ryukyu Middle School students a tour of an E-3 cockpit Jan. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The E-3 Sentry has a rotating radar that has a range of more than 250 miles, providing early warning and detection for missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Behind the scenes: 961st AACS teaches students their mission

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Anderson, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, teaches Ryukyu Middle School students and chaperones about the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System Jan. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 961st’s AWACS provide command and control for the Pacific Theater, management of theater forces, and early warning of enemy actions during joint, allied, and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Behind the scenes: 961st AACS teaches students their mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Stephen Watkins, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron flight chief, answers questions for Ryukyu Middle School students during their tour of the 961st AACS, Jan. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 961st AACS is composed of squadron aviation resource managers, intelligence officers, ground support, mission crew, flight deck and technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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PAF marks milestone, integrates with U.S. Air Force AWACS crew

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Stokes, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) air weapons officer, speaks with Philippine Air Force Maj. Frederick Facia, 581st Aircraft Control and Training Squadron commander, and other PAF air battle managers while onboard a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) during exercise Balikatan 2015 over the Philippines April 23. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began, April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions in order to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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PAF marks milestone, integrates with U.S. Air Force AWACS crew

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Stokes, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) air weapons officer, adjusts his display while working alongside Philippine Air Force weapons controllers while onboard a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during exercise Balikatan 2015 over the Philippines, April 23. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began, April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions in order to provide them with firsthand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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PAF marks milestone, integrates with U.S. Air Force AWACS crew

Philippine Air Force (PAF) Maj. Frederick Facia, left, 581st Aircraft Control and Training Squadron commander and air battle manager works alongside U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Stokes, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron air weapons officer, aboard a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during exercise Balikatan 2015 over the Philippines, April 23. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began, April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions in order to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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PAF marks milestone, integrates with U.S. Air Force AWACS crew

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Stokes, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) air weapons officer, demonstrates weapons systems operations with Philippines Air Force weapons controllers while onboard a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft during Exercise Balikatan 2015 over the Philippines, April 23. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began, April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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PAF marks milestone, integrates with U.S. Air Force AWACS crew

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roberto Abcede, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron senior surveillance technician (right), discusses procedures with Philippine Air Force 1st Lt. Aillen Balmonte, 581st Aircraft Control and Training Squadron air battle manager, while onboard a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System during Exercise Balikatan 2015 over the Philippines April 23, 2015. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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PAF marks milestone, integrates with U.S. Air Force AWACS crew

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit discuss pre-flight information while Philippine Air Force (PAF) air battle managers board a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) during exercise Balikatan 2015 on Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 23. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began, April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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