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JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Takumi Taniwaki, Naha Air Rescue Squadron flight equipment technician, examines a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom pod during a base tour hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The tour allowed JASDF airmen to learn about 18th MXG operations and capabilities, increasing interoperability of U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Clemens, 33rd Rescue Squadron avionics technician, discusses HH-60W Jolly Green II capabilities during a Japan Air Self-Defense visit hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. Showcasing operational capabilities with allied forces provides knowledge that service members can apply to their daily operations, strengthening interoperability for real world operations or emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the Naha Air Rescue Squadron survey an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during a base tour hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is currently phasing out the HH-60G Pave Hawk in favor of the HH-60W, an aircraft equipped with an enhanced avionics package and superior equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jinsung Lim, right, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron centralized repair facility journeyman, interprets a briefing about 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural component operations during a Japan Air Self-Defense Force visit hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The U.S. Military and JASDF are committed to working together and learning from one another, strengthening capabilities to project airpower, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jinsung Lim, center, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron centralized repair facility journeyman, interprets a briefing about MC-130J Commando II capabilities and 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operations during a Japan Air Self-Defense Force visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. For more than 70 years, the U.S.-Japan alliance has been the cornerstone of regional stability. This partnership is key to projecting decisive air power to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen with the Naha Air Rescue Squadron observe a demonstration of an F-15C engine test fire during a base tour hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group personnel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The tour allowed JASDF airmen to observe Kadena’s maintenance facilities and operations, enabling the exchange of maintenance tactics and techniques to maintain combat-ready aircraft to support air-to-air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena Air Base serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena Air Base serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies echelon with a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena Air Base routinely conducts training, as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies echelon with a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024. The Fighting Falcon is renowned for its fly-by-wire system, and exceptionally flexible design, enabling it to excel worldwide in a range of both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and the 19th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii, taxi down the runway during exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts exercises critical to deterring aggression, maintaining readiness to protect the interests of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, taxi during exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts training critical to deterring aggression and maintaining readiness to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, departs for exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. The 909th ARS provided aerial refueling to fighter jets in support of Southern Beach, an exercise focused on offensive and defensive counter-air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach

2. A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, departs for exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts exercises as they are critical to deterring aggression and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, taxis to its parking spot during an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. When adversaries know the U.S. Air Force can employ airpower in a contested environment, side-by-side with capable partner forces, they are more likely to respect national sovereignty and make decisions that improve global safety and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Collum, front, 18th Security Forces Squadron criminal investigator, and Senior Airman Jordan Chun, 199th Fighter Generation Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, serve as security during an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. Exercising elements of ACE enables Airmen to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

A forklift removes a cargo container from a truck to simulate equipment being offloaded from a cargo aircraft during an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. When adversaries know the U.S. Air Force can employ airpower in a contested environment, side-by-side with capable partner forces, they are more likely to respect national sovereignty and make decisions that improve global safety and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mahbubul Soeb, right, 18th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, and Senior Airman Zoen De Gafferelly, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, secure a tent to withstand harsh weather during agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. Airmen performed basic cross-functional tasks supporting mission generation, command and control, and base operating support. The exercise trained Airmen to be more productive on discreet, wartime tasks that would reduce the number of Airmen in harm’s way in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Burgos Torres, left, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants technician, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Davis, 18th LRS POL fuels service center supervisor, follow safety regulation check lists in preparation to refuel aircraft during an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. During the spoke exercise, Airmen trained to be more productive on discreet, wartime tasks that would reduce the number of Airmen in harm’s way in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody McGuire, 18th Communications Squadrons enterprise technician, uses a fly away kit to set up phone lines during an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. The fly away kit is capable of generating secure lines of communication in austere locations which is necessary to call for supplies and receive instructions and information from Wing leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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