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18th Wing capabilities demo

A formation of F-15C/D Eagles assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons, a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, and an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron taxi during a routine wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. The formation represents the culmination of the dedicated efforts of the entirety of the 18th Wing, with each member providing vital contributions to ensure Team Kadena is ready to deliver airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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18th Wing capabilities demo

A formation of F-15C/D Eagles assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons, a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, and an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxi during a routine wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. The large formation movement was part of a routine exercise scenario that tested the 18th Wing’s ability to generate airpower in support of the defense of Japan and other partner nations, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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18th Wing capabilities demo

A formation of F-15C/D Eagles assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons, and an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxi during a routine wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Similar training is routinely conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure U.S. Airmen’s readiness to respond to a range of potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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18th Wing capabilities demo

A formation of F-15C/D Eagles assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons, and an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxi during a routine wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Similar training is routinely conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure U.S. Airmen’s readiness to respond to a range of potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, right, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion apprentice, walk back to the 961st AMU at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU works around the clock to ensure E-3 Sentries remain mission ready to defend and support the U.S. and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, right, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspect an E-3 Sentry engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU are responsible for ensuring E-3 Sentries are capable of protecting U.S. and coalition force interests in the INDO-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colleen Clay, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the tire of an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU is critical in ensuring the E-3 Sentry is capable of delivering decisive air and cyberspace capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, top, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, bottom, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspect an E-3 Sentry engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU is under the 18th Aircraft Maintenance squadron, one of five squadrons under the 18th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspects an E-3 Sentry engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. E-3 Sentries are capable of command, control and communications operations for tactical and air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colleen Clay, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the wing of an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. E-3 Sentries have a 360 degree radar view of the horizon and are responsible for airborne weather surveillance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colleen Clay, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, walks the perimeter of an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. Crew chiefs are responsible for the overall maintenance of their assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU maintains computer systems, replaces parts and ensures the E-3 Sentry is safe for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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201016-F-YW474-0010

U.S. Airmen from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron monitor indication friend or foe systems aboard an E-3 Sentry during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, 2020, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 961st AACS was a critical piece of the exercise, which focused on defensive counter air capabilities and joint interoperability using agile combat employment concepts. ACE is the cornerstone of the wing’s operating concept. It enables forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity & support, ensuring multi-functional Airmen are postured in a position of advantage to generate combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

U.S. Airmen from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron provide tactical command and control to air units while aboard an E-3 Sentry during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, 2020, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. WestPac Rumrunner represents an evolution of joint training in support of the National Defense Strategy. The NDS directs the armed forces to be more lethal, improve relationships with allies and partners and to encourage institutional reform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles takeoff from the runway and taxi along the flightline during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing must be ready to cooperate with regional partners, ready to compete against peer adversaries, and ready to fight tonight should there be a need to do so. By continuously exercising, the 18th Wing is able to bolster lethality and combined interoperability with partners. Exercises focus on readiness of force and optimize international engagements to build partner capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Takacs, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, stands by before marshalling an F-15C Eagle during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pacific Air Forces is validating new ways to deploy and maneuver assets in order to operate in contested environments through exercises, engagements and operations like WestPac Rumrunner. The 18th Wing-led exercise represents an evolution in the capabilities of 18th Wing assets to work with joint partners to defend American allies and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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200731-F-YJ424-1269

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, July 31, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena executed the second iteration of Rumrunner which is an 18th Wing-led exercise dedicated to implementing agile combat employment concepts to ensure readiness to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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200731-F-YJ424-1081

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes off during Exercise Westpac Rumrunner, July 31, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena executed the second iteration of Rumrunner which is an 18th Wing-led exercise dedicated to implementing agile combat employment concepts to ensure readiness to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Behind the scenes: 961st AACS teaches students their mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wade Wamble, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron communications systems operator, teaches Ryukyu Middle School students about his job onboard an E-3 Sentry, Jan. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 Sentry squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection, and identification information for commanders in support of U.S. goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Behind the scenes: 961st AACS teaches students their mission

Skylie Carreno, Ryukyu Middle School student, tries on an oxygen mask onboard an E-3 Sentry Jan. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ryukyu Middle School students were invited to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron Squad to learn about their mission on Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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