The Department of the Air Force was created when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. It became effective Sept. 18, 1947, when Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administered the oath of office to the first secretary of the Air Force, W. Stuart Symington, a position filled by presidential appointment.
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Pacific Air Forces

PACAF

Pacific Air Forces, with headquarters at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, is one of nine major commands of the U.S. Air Force and is air component of the U.S. Pacific Command.
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  • PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team

    MISSIONThe Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team exemplifies the caliber of Airmen and combat airpower the U.S. Air Force provides in the Indo-Pacific region by demonstrating the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the delight of aviation enthusiasts everywhere.The team’s primary

  • Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team

                       Support Manual              Mission          Photos          Members Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team promote international relations in the Pacific Region by enhancing the overall understanding of the U.S. Air Force and demonstrating the capabilities of the F-16CJ Wild

  • Pacific Air Forces F-16 Single Ship Aerial Demonstration Team Mission

     Pacific Air Forces F-16 Single Ship Aerial Demonstration Team MissionOur mission:1. Plan, deploy and fly F-16 aerial demonstrations with the highest level of professionalism and safety.2. Support Air Force recruiting and retention efforts.3. Reinforce public trust in the United States of America,

  • Passenger Ammenities

    Lost and FoundWiFiVending MachinesKids Play AreaFamily Room With TVPlay Gyms

  • Plans, Programs and Inspections

    Plans, Programs and InspectionsMissionTo enable the 35th Fighter Wing combat readiness by conducting operational readiness exercises that prepare the wing for wartime/contingency taskings and provide effective feedback on the state of that readiness.To ensure the wing is prepared to protect it's

  • Plans, Programs and Inspections

    Plans, Programs and InspectionsMissionTo enable the 35th Fighter Wing combat readiness by conducting operational readiness exercises that prepare the wing for wartime/contingency taskings and provide effective feedback on the state of that readiness.To ensure the wing is prepared to protect it's

  • PMV- 4 Safety

    Private Motor Vehicle mishaps are the most severe threat to most of our safety. Nearly 40,000 Americans die each year on our nation's highways. Usually, between forty to fifty Airmen die each year in PMV mishaps.CASE STUDY: A 41 year old Major was operating his pick-up truck at approximately 70 mph

  • Public Affairs

    Public AffairsThe mission of the 35th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs office is to garner public trust and support for the wing, provide trusted council to the installation commander, and to aid in morale and readiness by providing candid, accurate and timely information on wing activities and its

  • Public Affairs

    Public AffairsThe mission of the 35th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs office is to garner public trust and support for the wing, provide trusted council to the installation commander, and to aid in morale and readiness by providing candid, accurate and timely information on wing activities and its

  • Public Health Notice: Elevated number of infectious mononucleosis cases

    Misawa AB is currently experiencing an elevated number of infectious mononucleosis cases. Mononucleosis (or mono) is a viral infection common among teenagers and young adults that may cause fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and an enlarged spleen. It is spread by direct contact with