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250506-F-KO634-1063

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron conduct a simulated hot pit refueling of an F-15C Eagle during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Readiness is essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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250506-F-KO634-1259

U.S Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fire on an F-15C Eagle in support of a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. These exercises enable units to identify potential issues that could compromise the success of the mission and enhance their readiness for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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250506-F-KO634-1124

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing annotates information during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. These exercises enable units to identify potential issues that could compromise the success of the mission and enhance their readiness for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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250506-F-KO634-1166

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fire on an F-15C Eagle during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. During a simulated hot pit refueling of an F-15C, the Wing Inspection Team introduced a new scenario involving a simulated right-wing fire, prompting their response to the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Fond farewell to F-15C A5095

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicolas Stillman, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle, assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, before its final flight and retirement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. The final flight is an Air Force tradition celebrating the aircraft’s departure from a unit or the last time the aircraft will fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Fond farewell to F-15C A5095

U.S. Air Force Maj. Peter Gawor, left, 67th Fighter Squadron director of operations, fist bumps Senior Airman Nicolas Stillman, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. As part of its modernization plan, the U.S. Air Force is enabling Kadena to increase its combat capabilities with F-15EX Eagle lls, while maintaining a rotational presence with the phased withdrawal of the F-15 C/Ds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Fond farewell to F-15C A5095

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, displays its ZZ tail flash at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. 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 Melany Bermudez)
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Fond farewell to F-15C A5095

U.S. Air Force Maj. Peter Gawor, 67th Fighter Squadron director of operations, prepares for F-15C Eagle A5095’s final flight and retirement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. The Eagles’ many years of air superiority were achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. John Walkup, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator , U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Aloyo, SMA instructor, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shelby ‘Scar’ Duncan, 33rd RQS SMA, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Louis ‘Shiner’ Nolting, 33rd RQS commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Rhoades, right, 33rd RQS combat rescue helicopter team lead, stand in front of an HH-60W Jolly Green II after operating the aircrafts first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shelby ,’Scar’ Duncan, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, assists her counterpart with a training exercise on an HH-60W Jolly Green II over Kadena Air Base, Feb. 27, 2024. SMA’s conduct several types of support during training missions, including acting as an additional navigator for the pilots and an instructor for their fellow SMA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron stops for a training exercise off the coast of Okinawa during the first flight of a Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk, and it is designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems. It also features new, multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit and 33rd Rescue Squadron gather to watch the first flight of an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Aircrew will consistently conduct familiarization and tactical training to expand upon capabilities the HH-60W brings to the combat search and rescue mission at home and deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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United in Strength: aircraft line the runway at Kadena Air Base

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle taxi onto the runway for an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2023. Kadena’s ability to rapidly project joint airpower is a vital function that supports the defense of Japan and ensures the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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67th AMU maintains air superiority

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Hernandez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, salutes the pilot of an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2021. Dedicated crew chiefs are assigned to a single aircraft and are responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the aircraft’s maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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67th AMU maintains air superiority

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Hernandez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, signals to the pilot of an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2021. The life of a dedicated crew chief requires non-stop dedication, day and night, to maintain air-to-air combat superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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67th AMU maintains air superiority

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Hernandez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2021. Crew chiefs are responsible for day-to-day maintenance, including end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, special inspections and phase inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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67th AMU maintains air superiority

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Hernandez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2021. Crew chiefs are responsible for day-to-day maintenance, including end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, special inspections and phase inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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67th AMU maintains air superiority

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Hernandez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2021. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance of their assigned aircraft, ensuring it’s ready to complete missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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67th AMU maintains air superiority

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sebastian Coburn, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, gives a hand signal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2021. Air Force pilots deploy around the world, wherever there’s a need for fighters, trainers, bombers, advisers and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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67th AMU maintains air superiority

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Hernandez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, climbs up to the cockpit of an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2021. The 18th Wing is home to a fleet of 54 F-15C’s, capable of delivering decisive airpower at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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