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Raptors and falcons nest at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor, assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, takes off during a temporary deployment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. The transition to more modern aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the U.S. Air Force’s continued commitment to enhancing posture and building on the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Raptors and falcons nest at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, takes off during its first flight during a temporary deployment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2024. The transition to more modern aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the U.S. Air Force’s continued commitment to enhancing posture and building on the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Raptors and falcons nest at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor, assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, takes off during a temporary deployment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. The transition to more modern aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the U.S. Air Force’s continued commitment to enhancing posture and building on the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

Service Members assigned to the 18th Wing and Naha Air Rescue Squadron, pose for a photo with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a base tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The tour allowed Japan Air Self-Defense Force 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

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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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Greiner, center, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, listens to a fiscal year closeout orientation by Senior Airman Olivia Perez, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial operations flight technician, during an orientation visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. Greiner toured Kadena in the midst of fiscal year close-out operations and met with members of the 18th CPTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Aya Shao, left, 18th Comptroller Squadron base accountant, works with members of the 18th CPTS to finish documentation for the end of the fiscal year at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The 18th CPTS worked with approximately $86 million during the 2024 fiscal year, ensuring squadrons, groups and programs base-wide received funding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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