Overseas Operations – That PAO Guy

Category: Overseas Operations

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A U.S. Air Force pararescue element lead assigned to the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, works alongside senior Equatorial Guinean military officials to search for a downed military helicopter in Equatorial Guinea, July 9, 2026.

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

U.S. Guardian Angel Team Enabled Search for Downed Equatorial Guinea Military Helicopter

August 24, 2026 — 0 Comments

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules, assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, unloads relief supplies to Kumamoto, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. On July 28, 2026, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Kumamoto region, displacing many communities from homes and necessities.

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

U.S. Forces Japan Airlifts Supplies to Region Recovering From Earthquake

August 15, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force and Chilean air force medical service members perform a mock operation for an injured service member for a mass casualty training during Exercise Salitre 2026 at Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile, July 7, 2026.

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

Saving lives in the battlefield: U.S., partner nations medical train together during Salitre 2026

July 9, 2026 — 0 Comments

A Paraguayan air force representative participating in Exercise Salitre 2026 speaks with a representative from Hospital Regional de Antofagasta during a tour of the hospital’s pediatric wing in Antofagasta, Chile, July 6, 2026.

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

U.S. Airmen visit Chilean pediatric patients during Salitre

July 8, 2026 — 0 Comments

Lt. Col. Danielle Youngberg, HH-60G Pilot, 150th Special Operations Wing, prepares for the final New Mexico Air National Guard flight on the HH-60G Pave Hawk, Aug. 15, 2024. The HH-60G, and now the HH-60W Jolly Green II, serve as vital pillars in the Air Force Rescue enterprise. (New Mexico Air National Guard photo taken by Staff Sgt. Tyler Catanach)

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

Rescue Starts Here: 150 SOW Impact on “Dude 44”

June 28, 2026 — 0 Comments

Paraguayan dental equipment specialist Juan Alfonso, right, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Russell Hires, biomedical equipment technician, inspect a repaired dental chair during Amistad 2026 in Capiatá, Paraguay, June 24, 2026.

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

AMISTAD 2026 partnership restores dental equipment, expands access to care across Paraguay

June 27, 2026 — 0 Comments

Col. Christipher Hubbard, acting 388th Fighter Wing commander presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to Maj. Alexander Cox during a ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 21, 2026. Cox also received a Bronze Star. Both decorations were awarded for actions during a 2025 deployment to the United States Central Command area of responsibility, including participation in Operation Midnight Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

388th Fighter Wing Airmen recognized with Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Stars for historic combat operations

May 26, 2026 — 0 Comments

Distinguished Flying Cross medals set on table for presentation during a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 11, 2026. The award recognizes heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight and honors those whose actions go beyond the demands of duty during combat or active operations against an armed enemy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter)

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Mildenhall Airmen receive Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during Operation Midnight Hammer

May 15, 2026 — 0 Comments

Pilots from the 109th Airlift Wing land an LC-130 Hercules aircraft on a ski landing area, Greenland, May 9, 2024. A ski landing area is also known as a “skiway”. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jocelyn Tuller)

Air Force News, Overseas Operations

109th Airlift Wing begins annual Greenland science support and training missions

May 13, 2026 — 0 Comments