Fifth Air Force

5th AF is the U.S. Air Force's oldest continuously serving Numbered AF. The organization has provided more than 75 years of continuous air power to the Pacific.

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

The F-15EX Eagle II is back in the Indo-Pacific.

Training at Kadena AB is helping Airmen prepare for the aircraft's permanent arrival while advancing integration with joint partners.

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[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

JSDF and U.S.Armed Forces conducted a bilateral exercise amid an increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan following intensified activities concerning Japan’s national security.

[Royal Australian Air Force @AusAirForce]

The Royal Australian Air Force, @USAirForce and @JASDF_PAO_ENG have established the Trilateral Air Logistics Coordination Organisation (TALCO), strengthening logistics coordination, interoperability and sustainment resilience across the three air forces. 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇯🇵

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

Yesterday, the JASDF Southwestern Air Defense Force’s fighters scrambled to cope with a suspected intrusion into Japan’s airspace over the East China Sea.
JSDF continues to responding to protect our territory and peace for the people of Japan 24/7. (sample image)
#JASDF #F15

[U.S. Forces Japan @USForcesJapan]

A F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagles land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026. The test aircraft arrival supported the @DeptofWar 's effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific and prepared Kadena personnel and the local community for the F-15EX's arrival.

[航空自衛隊 宇宙作戦団 JASDF Space Operations Wing @JASDF_SSA]

防府北基地にある第２宇宙作戦群は、沖縄に所在する米宇宙軍１６１E W C D及び５３S O P Sと部隊訪問を相互に行いました。
今後も継続して、日米の宇宙領域における連携を強化していきます。

[U.S. Forces Japan @USForcesJapan]

Training side‑by‑side 🇺🇸🇯🇵, the 374 SFS and @Japan_GSDF continue to build seamless interoperability and reinforce our shared commitment to regional security.

[U.S. Forces Japan @USForcesJapan]

An F-35A Lightning II takes off at Misawa Air Base 🇯🇵, April 7, 2026. The first F-35 flight operations conducted by the 13th FGS marked continued progress in the 35th FW’s transition, ensuring the wing maintains operational combat capability & deterrence across the Indo-Pacific.

[Fifth Air Force @air_fifth]

Congratulations to our Command Chief, CMSgt Shaun Campbell for receiving the Japan Defense Cooperation Award 2nd Class for his contributions to strengthening cooperation between 🇯🇵🇺🇸
Thank you Gen Takehiro Morita for presenting this honorable achievement! @JASDF_PAO_ENG

[Yokota Air Base 横田基地 @YokotaAirBase]

この季節がやってきました！
#YokotaFF26
#横田基地友好祭

[U.S. Forces Japan @USForcesJapan]

America Fest 2026 at Kadena Air Base, Japan

America Fest is an opportunity for the local community to meet U.S. service members, see advanced static aircraft up close, learn about Kadena’s mission and experience American culture.

[Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby @USWPColby]

I’m very pleased to arrive in Japan as part of my first international trip as Under Secretary of War for Policy. The U.S.-Japan alliance is of profound and fundamental importance. I look forward to discussing with Japanese counterparts how we can quickly and materially strengthen deterrence along the first island chain in line with the NSS and NDS.

[U.S. Forces Japan @USForcesJapan]

.@TeamYokota hosted the first annual “Battle of the Chefs” competition, bringing together joint and bilateral culinary specialists from the JASDF @JasdfYokota, MCAS Iwakuni, Camp Zama @USAGJapan, and Yokota. Army chefs won this round, we are looking forward to a rematch!

[U.S. Pacific Command @USPACOM]

🇺🇸-🇯🇵

A @usairforce F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the @pacaf F-16 Demonstration Team sits on the flightline at @TeamYokota during the 2025 Japanese-American Friendship Festival. #FreeandOpenIndoPacific #AlliesAndPartners

📍 #Japan

📸 SSgt Manuel G. Zamora

[Yokota Air Base 横田基地 @YokotaAirBase]

#Balikatan25
🚁 米空軍第353特殊作戦航空団(#353SOW)のCV-22オスプレイが🇺🇸🇵🇭の軍事演習バリカタン２５(#BK25)で南シナ海洋上を航海しているUSSコムストックに着陸訓練を実施。BK25 は比米同盟の強化と地域の安定に寄与 してます。

[U.S. Pacific Command @USPACOM]

We’re united, capable, and ready. ✈️

@pacaf, @uspacificfleet, and @usarpac highlight the strength of U.S. integrated air and missile defense and its commitment to joint operations during an elephant walk. #FreeandOpenIndoPacific

[航空総隊司令部 ADC HQ,JASDF @JASDF_adc_pao]

Lt Gen Kageura, Deputy Commander of ADC, had a meeting with Maj Gen Armagost, Commander of the US #8thAirForce🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

ADC remains committed to strengthening cooperation and deepening the ties of the #JapanUSAlliance through continued engagement with the USAF.
@PACAF

[PACAF @PACAF]

🛫 B-1Bs from #BTF25-2 arrived at @TeamMisawa, training alongside Allies to strengthen regional security & readiness.

One team. Shared mission. Global reach.
#IndoPacificReady #AlliesAndPartners #Airpower @INDOPACOM @DyessAFBase

[Fifth Air Force @air_fifth]

Synced for success! 5AF & USFJ commander Lt Gen Stephen Jost, hosted a conference with 5AF wing commanders & command chiefs. A commitment to ensure a #FreeandopenIndoPacific resonated as leaders discussed methods to strengthen readiness & interoperability with our Japan partners.

[Japan Air Self-Defense Force @JASDF_PAO_ENG]

#JASDF & @jmsdf_pao_eng conducted SAR training #RescueFlag with #353sow & @iiiMEF at sea and airspace around Okinawa main island to reinforce 🇯🇵🇺🇸 joint response capabilities. JASDF continues to contribute to the security around Japan with US Forces. #ThatOthersMayLive