Northern Edge 23 sharpens the force

Airman 1st Class Michael Moses, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engines apprentice, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Luke, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, connect hydraulic latches to the main landing gear door at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena is committed to providing support to exercises like Northern Edge 23 to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Luke, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker engine during pre-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena is committed to providing support to exercises like Northern Edge 23 to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airman 1st Class Vanessa Foor, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, starts a power cart connected to a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airman 1st Class Michael Moses, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engines apprentice, conducts pre-flight inspections on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron while participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. Northern Edge participants practice, project and exercise agile combat employment capabilities, displaying the U.S. and its allies’ shared commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron while participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. Northern Edge tests participants across multinational and multi-domain operations to provide high-end, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron while participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. Northern Edge tests participants across multinational and multi-domain operations to provide high-end, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron while participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training that enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Airman 1st Class Andrew Jimenez-Guzman, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, scans the area for an approaching U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. Northern Edge participants practice, project and exercise agile combat employment capabilities, displaying the U.S. and its allies’ shared commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron while participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training that enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron while participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. This exercise is an opportunity for the U.S. and its allies to practice, project and exercise agile combat employment capabilities, ensuring long-lasting peace and stability of Japan and the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron while participating in exercise Northern Edge 23-2 over the East China Sea, July 7, 2023. This exercise is an opportunity for the U.S. and its allies to practice, project and exercise agile combat employment capabilities, ensuring long-lasting peace and stability of Japan and the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Northern Edge 23 sharpens the force

Published July 8, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Michael Moses, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engines apprentice, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Luke, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, connect hydraulic latches to the main landing gear door at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena is committed to providing support to exercises like Northern Edge 23 to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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