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July 11, 2025
Airlift Power Arrives: C-130J Supports Combat-Ready Operations for REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron offload cargo from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Airmen Attend Arrival Briefing for REFORPAC 2025 at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Airmen attend an arrival briefing for REFORPAC 2025, a part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, a new way of conducting operations in a contested, dynamic environment to build capabilities, making a stronger, more lethal force.
July 10, 2025
U.S., Allies Launch Largest Pacific Air Exercise with REFORPAC 2025

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), alongside U.S. allies and partners, launched Resolute Force Pacific 2025 (REFORPAC), the largest contingency response exercise ever conducted by the U.S. Air Force in the Indo-Pacific region, July 10, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Rolling In: Airmen Arrive at Misawa in Support of REFORPAC 25

U.S. Air Force Airmen disembark and unload from an E-3 Sentry ahead of their support to exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 9th, 2025. Misawa AB is part of more than 25 locations participating in REFORPAC, which tests how U.S. forces operate across wide
July 9, 2025
Fini Flight: Col. Kenkel’s Final Flyover

The fini flight tradition brings Airmen and family members together to celebrate flight hours, milestones and the enduring spirit of military aviation.
July 8, 2025
Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing conduct U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refueling training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Building a shared understanding of maintenance
July 8, 2025
35th Fighter Wing Ready to Conduct Exercise REFORPAC

U.S. Pacific Air Forces, multinational partners, and sister-service partners will conduct exercise Resolute Force Pacific July 10 - August 8, 2025, across several locations throughout the Pacific, including Misawa Air Base, Japan.Throughout Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, PACAF will conduct