BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Participants exercise interoperability during BM26 through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating U.S. and Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Training events like this improve coordination and readiness across allied forces in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Training events like BM26 improve coordination and readiness across allied forces in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. BM26 enhances U.S. interoperability by fostering an exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate defense capabilities in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Participants exercise interoperability during BM26 through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating U.S. and Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. BM26 exercise trains Airmen to deliver unmatched combat airpower and be a forward-staging base that promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. BM26 enhances U.S. interoperability by fostering an exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate defense capabilities in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

Published March 13, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 120th EFS, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security.