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Multi-capable Airmen integration with JASDF

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members discuss multi-capable Airmen during a briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2021. Multi-capable Airmen train as a cross functional team to meet and provide combat support to aviation forces conducting dispersed and dynamic operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member briefs members of the 18th Wing during Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2021. The JASDF and USAF conduct training together to enhance bilateral response capabilities and improve tactical skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Banicki, 18th Operations Support Squadron bilateral liaison, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members mission plan during Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2021. Exercise Southern Beach is a large-scale Japan-U.S. joint training effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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623rd ACS, JASDF and USMC defend Pacific together

Airmen from the 623rd Air Control Squadron and 18th Operations Group, U.S. Marines from the Marine Air Control Group 18, and Japan Air Self Defense Force Southwestern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing personnel pose for a group photo at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. Together the services work to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (courtesy photo provided by U.S. Air Force Maj. Logan Barlow)
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623rd ACS, JASDF and USMC defend Pacific together

U.S. Marine Col. Robert Guice, left, Marine Air Control Group 18 commanding officer, talks with Marines at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. The Marine Air Control Squadron 4 works closely with the 623rd Air Control Squadron to enhance their capabilities in air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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623rd ACS, JASDF and USMC defend Pacific together

Airmen from the 623rd Air Control Squadron and 18th Operations Group, U.S. Marines from the Marine Air Control Group 18, and Japan Air Self Defense Force Southwestern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing personnel talk with each other after touring the Direction Center at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. The 623rd Air Control Squadron work with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 and the JASDF Southwestern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing to increase efficiency in regional defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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623rd ACS, JASDF and USMC defend Pacific together

Airmen from the 623rd Air Control Squadron and 18th Operations Group, U.S. Marines from the Marine Air Control Group 18, and Japan Air Self Defense Force Southwestern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing personnel walk into a building at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. The Airmen, Marines, and JASDF personnel met with each other to tour the Direction Center and learn about their air control capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, signals to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The USAF and JASDF partake in bilateral training missions to keep their forces in sync and ready to face any threat in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Michael C. Brown, left, and Travis Dulworth, right, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, signal to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha during air-to-air refueling off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Conducting the bilateral training mission at night helps the U.S. and allies practice the skills necessary to operate together during any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, right, conducts air-to-air refueling with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha, left, off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The helicopter air-to-air refueling was part of a bilateral training mission between the USAF and JASDF. Bilateral training missions focus on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and allied forces, provide units with training for air expeditionary force tasking, and keep the Indo-Pacific Region safe and secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha participates in a bilateral training exercise held off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The helicopter received fuel from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, during a bilateral training mission between the USAF and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, watches the sun set from the back of an MC-130J Commando II during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Training during low visibility conditions ensures Airmen are ready to perform and execute the mission regardless of the time or place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

The sun sets as U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Stein, 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot, monitors the instrument panel during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. As aircraft commander, it’s Stein’s job to ensure the whole crew executes their roles efficiently and make it back to base safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Capt. Richard Credicott, 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot, maneuvers an MC-130J Commando II off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Pilots chart a course prior to the flight and receive constant feedback on their current location and where they need to be next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Dulworth, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, secures parachute rigging after the final airdrop was made during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters maintain a safe and secure environment in the back of the aircraft while pilots in the cockpit focus on flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, readies himself for an airdrop during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters have a short window during an airdrop to ensure cargo is safely and efficiently dropped at the target location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, gazes out of an MC-130J Commando II window during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Crewmembers go over flight plans and their individual roles for a training mission many times, allowing them to be ready for the moment they are called into action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Dulworth, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots inside of an MC-130J Commando II before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters conduct pre-flight checks to ensure the safety and operability of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Travis Dulworth, left, and Michael C. Brown, right, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, arrange cargo inside of an MC-130J Commando II before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers throughout the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group, along with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, conduct a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. Airmen must disinfect any equipment that may have come into contact with chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear debris. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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