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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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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

One of the last two MC-130Ps in the Pacific takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and begins its journey to retirement at the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2015. From providing helicopter air-to-air refueling to conducting long-range support of Special Operations Forces, the MC-130P Combat Shadow has provided a critical service to the U.S. military for nearly 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)
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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

The MC-130P Combat Shadow team responsible for plane 0225 performs the final checks before take off on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2015. The 17th Special Operations Squadron sent off the final two MC-130P Combat Shadows in the Pacific Air Forces to retire to the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)
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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

The MC-130P Combat Shadow team responsible for getting plane 0225 to its final resting place at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. poses for a group photo on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2015. The Pacific-based Combat Shadows alone have supported more than a dozen named operations. From combat missions in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations across Asia, the Combat Shadow left its mark in special operations history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)
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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Litz, 17th Special Operations Squadron assistant operations officer, performs pre-flight checks on a MC-130P on Kadena Air Base, Japan, before it takes off for the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2015. The MC-130P Combat Shadows built with 1960s technology are being replaced by the new MC-130J Commando II with cutting edge technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)
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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

An MC-130P Combat Shadow awaits its final checks on Kadena Air Base, Japan, before departing for the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2015. The 17th Special Operations Squadron sent off the final two MC-130P Combat Shadows in the Pacific Air Forces to retire after nearly 50 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)
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MFE tests first responders

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron safely exit a KC-135 Stratotanker by ladder following the completion of a simulated on-board fire scenario on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2015. The simulated fire was executed in support of the base’s mission focused exercise, and was designed to test the firefighters’ response time and knowledge of procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)
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MFE tests first responders

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tye Reed, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, opens an oversized cargo door on a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to clear smoke from inside the cabin during an exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2015. The scenario, which involved firefighters responding to reports of an aircraft with smoke from its cockpit, was held in support of the base’s mission focused exercise, and tested firefighters’ response time and knowledge of procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)
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MFE tests first responders

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Woods, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, climbs onto the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to put out an on-board simulated fire on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2015. The scenario, which involved firefighters responding to reports of smoke coming from an aircraft’s cockpit, was held in support of the base’s mission focused exercise, and was designed to test their response time and knowledge of procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Airmen with the 67th Fighter Squadron take shelter in a simulated bunker on the flight line during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Airmen with the 67th Fighter Squadron examine an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Anderson, an F-15 Eagle fighter pilot with 67th Fighter Squadron, prepares to exit his jet after performing a post flight control check during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Ewing, an F-15 Eagle fighter pilot with 67th Fighter Squadron, is guided to a halt by his crew chief during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Senior Airman Tim Shea and Senior Airman Brian Willford, 67th Fighter Squadron avionics technicians, perform flight control checks on an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. Exercise BH 15-2 is a local mission focused exercise to prepare the Airmen of the 18th Wing to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Senior Airman Christopher Luena and Senior Airman Brian Willford, 67th Fighter Squadron avionics technicians, examine the flight systems on an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. Exercise BH 15-2 is a local mission focused exercise to prepare the Airmen of the 18th Wing to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Forceful Tiger

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Warrior, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk searches for simulated downed pilots during the Forceful Tiger Exercise, over the Pacific Ocean, April 1, 2015. The Forceful Tiger exercise was made up of 50 aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and exercised their combat capabilities. The Pave Hawk is assigned to the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)
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