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18th EMS ensures 961st AACS AWACS is mission ready

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron support the weight of the left wing in-board flap of an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during a routine 18th Wing readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 1, 2022. Equipped with the airborne warning and control system, the 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS ensures 961st AACS AWACS is mission ready

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron inspect the left wing in-board flap of an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during a routine 18th Wing readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 1, 2022. The training is designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS ensures 961st AACS AWACS is mission ready

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron support the weight of the left wing in-board flap of an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 1, 2022. U.S. Airmen across the globe conduct routine training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry falls back after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. Bilateral training like Exercise Southern Beach is part of a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nations, building a partnership that can effectively operate high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. This iteration of Exercise Southern Beach marks the first time Japan Air Self-Defense Force intel officers have participated in the mission planning process and incorporated their E-2C Airborne Warning and Control System, which allows them to assist allies in the air who can provide aid to remote islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha Grendahl, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an approaching U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. Bilateral training like Exercise Southern Beach is part of a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nations, building a partnership that can effectively operate high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Jan. 19, 2022. This iteration of Exercise Southern Beach marks the first time Japan Air Self-Defense Force intel officers have participated in the mission planning process and incorporated their E-2C Airborne Warning and Control System, which allows them to assist allies in the air who can provide aid to remote islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

Aircrew members from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct a pre-flight briefing in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before departing in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2022. Exercise Southern Beach is a locally organized bilateral training exercise that enhances interoperability with the opportunity for 18th Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units to practice mission planning, flying and debriefing together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct a pre-flight brief before takeoff in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2022. Exercise Southern Beach is a locally organized bilateral exercise that brings the 18th Wing and JASDF units together to practice mission planning, execution and debriefing with one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 19, 2022. This iteration marks the first time JASDF intel officers have joined mission planning, and their use of an E-2C Airborne Warning and Control System will assist their allies and partners in the air, providing aid to remote islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Exercise Southern Beach: 909th Fuels Interoperability

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J prepares to receive fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 19, 2022. This was part of an organized bilateral exercise to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and the JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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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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961st AACS provides command, control support

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Aranda, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron air radar technician, inspects an E-3 Sentry aircraft for damage during a rapid depressurization drill March 28, 2017, while flying over the Pacific Ocean. Radar technicians can take on various roles, such as a fire fighter, within the mission crew area in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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961st AACS provides command, control support

U.S. Air Force air weapons officers from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron communicate with F-15 Eagles from Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2017, during a training mission over the Pacific Ocean. The 961st conducts routine training with local fighter units to stay proficient at air combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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961st AACS provides command, control support

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Favian Arteaga, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron airborne surveillance technician (left), uses a communication system March 28, 2017, while flying in an E-3 Sentry over the Pacific Ocean. Airborne surveillance technicians make the initial identification of friend or foe aircraft and monitor their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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961st AACS provides command, control support

U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron airborne surveillance technicians conduct a crew coordination drill March 28, 2017, while flying in an E-3 Sentry over the Pacific Ocean. The team was evaluated as they went over emergency procedures and continued their job in a simulated depressurized atmosphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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961st AACS provides command, control support

A U.S. Air Force flight engineer from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron monitors E-3 Sentry aircraft systems March 28, 2017, while flying in an over the Pacific Ocean. The flight engineer is the only enlisted Airman who operates in the Sentry’s cockpit and acts as a bridge between the flight deck and mission crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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