Kadena Bats fly at dusk
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Woodward, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The U.S. Air Force posture in Japan provides a ready and lethal capability that deters adversary aggression, protects the homeland, aids in Japan's defense, and enhances regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)