The Philippine Air Force and Pacific Air Forces held a civil-military engagement as part of the Cope Thunder PH 2024-1 at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga, on April 18, 2024.

Pilots from the 5th Fighter Wing, PAF; and the Pacific Air Forces engaged with Air Traffic Controllers from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in a discussion focused on the characteristics of the FA-50PH and F-16 aircraft.

The Philippine Air Force took part in the Subject Matter Expert Exchange on Dedicated Crew Chief Program during Cope Thunder Philippines 24-1 on April 18, 2024, at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga. 

Led by the USAF's 13th Fighter Generation Squadron, participants included the PAF's 7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 105th Fighter Training Squadron, and 430th Air Maintenance Group. 

The session centered on the requirements, responsibilities, standards, and recognition program for Dedicated Crew Chiefs.

The Acting Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, MGEN AUGUSTINE S MALINIT PAF and the Assistant Chief of Staff for International Relations of the French Air and Space Force, BGEN HUGUES PICHEVIN, discussed avenues for future bilateral engagement and collaboration during a courtesy call on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the PAF Headquarters in Pasay City.

On April 16, 2024, the Subject Matter Expert Exchange held between the Philippines and United States Air Forces during Cope Thunder PH 24-1 at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga, highlighted key insights on Aircraft Maintenance, Supply, and Logistics management. 

The PAF and USAF airmen exchanged best practices on maintaining open communication with suppliers, enhancing the Logistics Information System (LIS) for better spare parts sustainability and storage, and emphasizing the importance of an engine test cell in maintenance facilities. 

Pilots from the Philippine Air Force and the United States Air Force are actively honing their Air Combat Maneuvers (ACM) skills in FA-50 and F-16 aircraft over an Intensive Military Training Area located west of Zambales as part of Cope Thunder 24-1 on April 17, 2024.

Complex simulated air combat scenarios were conducted to further sharpen the skills of pilots in effectively engaging and surviving in air combat situations. These efforts are crucial in preparing for upcoming Large Force Employment (LFE) missions during BALIKATAN Exercises 2024.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) collaborated on enhancing logistics management through a knowledge-sharing session on managing tools and consumables, held at Basa Air Base on April 17, 2024.

Security forces specialists from the Philippine Air Force's 540th Air Base Group engaged in extensive training on law enforcement and combat skills alongside their United States Air Force counterparts on April 15, 2024, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga. This training, part of Cope Thunder PH 24-1, honed personnel from both air forces on law enforcement techniques and combat tactics, particularly focusing on proper stance, baton maneuvers, and effective methods for disengaging from threats.

The Philippine Air Force and other government agencies, stood alongside veterans, widows, and their families at the culminating Sunset Ceremony of the Philippine Veterans Week held on April 11, 2024, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City.

The Sunset Ceremony is a tradition that brings together the Filipino people to remember the heroism of World War II veterans. Family members and relatives share stories and reflections on how these sacrifices impacted their lives.

The Philippines and United States Air Forces conducted Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM) as part of the Cope Thunder Philippines 24-1 on April 11, 2024, at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga.

Utilizing the PAF's FA-50 and the USAF's F-16, the forces engaged in Flight Integration Training, aimed at enhancing pilot capabilities in aerial combat scenarios through tactical maneuvers and techniques.

The Philippine Air Force held a flag-raising ceremony on April 8, 2024, in commemoration of the Filipino Veterans Week and the Day of Valor at the New Grandstand, CJVAB, Pasay City. 

The Commanding General, PAF, LTGEN STEPHEN P PARREÑO PAF, presided over the ceremony. He reminded all personnel of the unwavering courage and selfless devotion of Filipino heroes, who fought for the freedom that the PAF is now entrusted to uphold.

Over 400 personnel of the Philippine Air Force, accompanied by their spouses, participated in the 2-day Mental Resilience Training held by In Touch Community Services Inc. at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

Concluding the training on April 5, 2024, the Commanding General, PAF, LTGEN STEPHEN P PARREÑO PAF, reminded the Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Human Resources, of the importance of cultivating the well-being and resilience of all personnel in the organization.