F-15 Eagles from Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron taxi to the runway March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 44th FS participated in training to demonstrate Kadena’s air superiority and wartime readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

18th Munitions Squadron Airmen move AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to the flight line during a no-notice exercise March 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 18th MUNS Airmen are prepared night or day to transport munitions quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Forces photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard))

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Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Dustin Henze, 44th Fighter Squadron Navy exchange pilot, conducts pre-flight checks March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS utilizes an exchange program with Navy pilots from different units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Navy Lieutenant Dustin Henze, 44th Fighter Squadron Navy exchange pilot, climbs into an F-15 Eagle March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots participated in readiness training and demonstrated how fast they could get into their aircraft and be ready to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Sutphin, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, disengages safety pins during a pre-flight check March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. It is with the combined efforts of maintainers and pilots that Kadena can provide regional security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle prepares to taxi March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena pilots participated in training to hone and maintain their wartime readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Lynette M. Rolen)

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Airman 1st Class Troy Stephenson, 18th Munitions Squadron, reads over safety procedures before preparing to move munitions during a no-notice exercise March 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 18th MUNS Airmen train like they would fight night or day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen equip an F-15 Eagle with flares in the early morning March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 18th Wing Airmen prepare with no-notice exercises to train like they would fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen scramble to prepare F-15 Eagles during a no-notice exercise March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintenance Airmen practice for situations like these through regular training and weapons load crew competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loaders arm an F-15 Eagle with AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles during a no-notice exercise March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 18th Wing Airmen train night or day to be able to rapidly respond to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen scramble to prepare F-15 Eagles during a no-notice exercise March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena Airmen train night and day to prepare for potential real-world scenarios to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Published March 18, 2016

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise

Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron performs combat aircraft generation exercise