Collaborative leadership: PACAF and AFCENT discuss Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy Published Nov. 27, 2024 By Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux PACAF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII -- Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, discusses the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy with Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Diego Yoshisaki, Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs senior enlisted advisor, at PACAF Headquarters, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 25, 2024. The discussion highlighted IPAFA’s success in fostering multinational collaboration and leadership development among Indo-Pacific air forces. Wiener expressed interest in replicating the program within AFCENT to strengthen partnerships and enhance seamless cooperation in multinational missions. The program focuses on leadership, cross-cultural competency, resilience, and mission command, making it a critical tool for advancing joint operations and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)