The 5th Air Force, headquartered at Yokota AB, Japan, wants more noncommissioned officer participation in the USAF-Japanese Air Self Defense Force exchange program, reports Stars and Stripes. The Pacific Air Forces NAF is working with US Forces Japan and JASDF to set up more opportunities that let USAF airmen work and live with JASDF counterparts. “It’s a great program to mutually assure our security in the region,” CMSgt. Thomas Missel told S&S.
Now Is the Time to Boost CCA Investment
June 3, 2026
The Air Force wants about $1 billion to move Collaborative Combat Aircraft into production in fiscal 2027 and accelerate the introduction of this game-changing technology. Congress should support that objective.