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Fifth Air Force | |
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Active | 5 February 1942 – present (as Fifth Air Force) 5 February 1942 – 18 September 1942 (as 5 Air Force) 28 October 1941 – 5 February 1942 (Far Eastern Air Force) 16 August 1941 – 28 October 1941 (as Philippine Department Air Force) (83 years)[1] |
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Type | Numbered Air Force |
Role | Provide combat-ready air forces for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Japan, along with serving as the air component for U.S. Forces Japan[2] |
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Headquarters | Yokota Air Base, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan |
Engagements | See list
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Decorations | See list |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Commander | Lt Gen Ricky N. Rupp |
Deputy Commander | Brig Gen Jesse J. Friedel |
Command Chief | CMSgt Shaun E. Campbell |
Notable commanders | George Kenney Earle E. Partridge Samuel E. Anderson Richard Myers |
The Fifth Air Force (5 AF) is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). It is headquartered at Yokota Air Base, Japan. It is the U.S. Air Force's oldest continuously serving Numbered Air Force. The organization has provided 80 years of continuous air power to the Pacific since its establishment in September 1941.[3]
Fifth Air Force is the Headquarters Pacific Air Forces forward element in Japan, and maximizes partnership capabilities and promotes bilateral defense cooperation. In addition, 5 AF is the air component to United States Forces Japan.[3]
Its mission is three-fold. First, it plans, conducts, controls, and coordinates air operations assigned by the PACAF Commander. Fifth Air Force maintains a level of readiness necessary for successful completion of directed military operations. And last, but certainly not least, Fifth Air Force assists in the mutual defense of Japan and enhances regional stability by planning, exercising, and executing joint air operations in partnership with Japan. To achieve this mission, Fifth Air Force maintains its deterrent force posture to protect both U.S. and Japanese interests, and conducts appropriate air operations should deterrence fail.[3]
Fifth Air Force is commanded by Lieutenant General Ricky Rupp.[4]
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