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Southern Beach 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen conduct a post-mission brief during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Southern Beach allows U.S. and Japanese personnel to integrate as an allied force to understand each other’s strengths better, practice fluidity and execute the mission of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Southern Beach 2025

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot leads a post-mission brief during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies can come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios and execute high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Southern Beach 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen conduct a post-mission brief during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Southern Beach allows U.S. and Japanese personnel to integrate as an allied force to understand each other’s strengths better, practice fluidity and execute the mission of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Southern Beach 2025

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot discuss post-mission brief points during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies can come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios and execute high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Southern Beach 2025

A U.S. Air Force Airman wears a patch displaying the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s mascot during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Southern Beach allows U.S. and Japanese personnel to integrate as an allied force to understand each other’s strengths better, practice fluidity and execute the mission of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Southern Beach 2025

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15DJ Eagle takes off in support of exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. In support of the bilateral exercise Southern Beach, JASDF units practiced mission planning, flying and debriefing with U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena Air Base 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 Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena Air Base 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 Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies echelon with a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena Air Base routinely conducts training, as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies echelon with a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. The Fighting Falcon is renowned for its fly-by-wire system, and exceptionally flexible design, enabling it to excel worldwide in a range of both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and the 19th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii, taxi down the runway during exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts exercises critical to deterring aggression, maintaining readiness to protect the interests of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, taxi during exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts training critical to deterring aggression and maintaining readiness to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, departs for exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. The 909th ARS provided aerial refueling to fighter jets in support of Southern Beach, an exercise focused on offensive and defensive counter-air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

2. A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, departs for exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts exercises as they are critical to deterring aggression and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Strike eagles support Southern Beach

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2023. Throughout the week, the Strike Eagles flew evening sorties in support of the bilateral exercise, Southern Beach. Night flying operations hone the skills necessary for aircrew to successfully fly and fight in low to no visibility environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Strike Eagles support Southern Beach

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2023. Night Flying exercises provide fighter squadron aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Strike Eagles support Southern Beach

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2023. Throughout the week, the Strike Eagles flew evening sorties in support of the bilateral exercise, Southern Beach. Night flying operations hone the skills necessary for aircrew to successfully fly and fight in low to no visibility environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Strike Eagles support Southern Beach

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2023. Night Flying exercises provide fighter squadron aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Strike Eagles support Southern Beach

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron taxi down the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2023. Throughout the week, the Strike Eagles flew evening sorties in support of the bilateral exercise, Southern Beach. Night flying operations hone the skills necessary for aircrew to successfully fly and fight in low to no visibility environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Strike Eagles support Southern Beach

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan in support of exercise Southern Beach, May 16, 2023. Southern Beach is a continuous bilateral effort to enhance interoperability with host nation forces, strengthening the combined ability to execute high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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