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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off from taxiway lima during Project Lima Blazing Egress of Airfield Nonstandard, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025.The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 24, 2025. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Aurora, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit, command, control, computers, communication, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance journeyman, conducts a routine inspection on an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. Operating as an integrated network, Kadena’s ISR forces collect, analyze and share intelligence that enables timely decision-making across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real-time, on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, installs a solid-state drive into an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the coast of Japan, Nov. 8, 2024. The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2024. Kadena’s joint and allied ISR teams deliver persistent awareness that deters aggression, reassures partners and ensures U.S. and allied forces remain ready to respond at any moment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over taxiway lima during Project Lima Blazing Egress of Airfield Nonstandard, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025. Operating as an integrated network, Kadena’s ISR forces collect, analyze and share intelligence that enables timely decision-making across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

Okinawa Defense Bureau members observe a P-8 Poseidon, attached to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, during a brief by Capt. Joseph Parsons, Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO), while touring U.S. Navy assets on Kadena Air Base, Aug. 4, 2025. Kadena’s joint and allied ISR teams deliver persistent awareness that deters aggression, reassures partners and ensures U.S. and allied forces remain ready to respond at any moment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

Attendees of America Fest 2025 tour a static display of a U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE unmanned aircraft with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, March 22, 2025. Operating as an integrated network, Kadena’s ISR forces collect, analyze and share intelligence that enables timely decision-making across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Smolinski)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron parks on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2024.The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Skiles, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, wrings out a refueling hose after FARP joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

A U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

A U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP enables the Air Force to perform a wide range of missions across multiple domains and brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities of the U.S. military to the region by enabling aircraft to land, refuel and take off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand by with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP enables the Air Force to perform a wide range of missions across multiple domains and brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities of the U.S. military to the region by enabling aircraft to land, refuel and take off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172refueling teams ready a fuel hose for a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elizabeth Cruz, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 motor transportation refueler, stands by to refuel an F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand by with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to refuel an F-35B Lighting II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The short range take off capability of the 353rd Special Operations Group’s MC-130 combined with the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121’s F-35B Lightning II enables a fighter presence anywhere in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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