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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, converses with Okinawan civic leaders after a tour of an F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, July 18, 2025. The visit to the 18th Wing for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners marks a key step in preparing for the permanent arrival of 36 F-15EX aircraft at Kadena in spring 2026. This deployment is part of a broader long-term transformation aimed at maintaining U.S. air dominance in an increasingly dynamic Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conner Geyer, propulsion craftsman assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The 18th Wing remains steadfast in its mission to provide credible combat air power to deter regional aggression, assure allies and partners, and, if necessary, defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025.This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathew Lighter, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, refuels an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, right, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena through a combination of 4th and 5th generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Gallemore takes command of the 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, poses for a photo in front of a HH-60W Jolly Green II after the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2025. A Wing Command Chief’s name on an aircraft signifies honor and recognition for the individual holding that rank, as a way to acknowledge their leadership and command responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Duff, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, repels down a fast rope during a maritime personnel recovery training mission with the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. The 31st RQS routinely practices alternate insertion and extraction methods for water operations including fast rope, rope ladder, helocasting and hoist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, climb a rope ladder on an HH-60W Jolly Green II for a maritime personnel recovery training mission with the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. The 31st RQS routinely practices alternate insertion and extraction methods for water operations including fast rope, rope ladder, helocasting and hoist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Duff, left, and Staff Sgt. Shane Pentowski, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, extend the fast rope before entering the water during a maritime personnel recovery training mission with the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. The training was conducted to enhance alternate insertion and extraction method capabilities, ensuring RQS personnel are ready to rapidly respond at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, smiles after shooting a GAU-18/A machine gun on a HH-60W Jolly Green II with the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. The HH-60W Jolly Green II’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, left, and 1st Lt. Brett McCutchin, 31st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, look out of an HH-60W Jolly Green II before a maritime personnel recovery training mission with the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. The 33rd RQS and 31st RQS routinely engage in training events to sharpen their edge for real-world scenarios and maintain a safe and free Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, secure the fast rope on an HH-60W Jolly Green II for a maritime personnel recovery training mission with the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. The 33rd RQS and 31st RQS routinely engage in training events to sharpen their edge for real-world scenarios and maintain a safe and free Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, is splashed with water by his son after his final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2025. Final flights are a time-honored tradition that allow the aircrew's family to have a hand in an important operational moment, and celebrate the member’s time at their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, are sprayed with water by their families after their joint final flight with the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2025. Final flights are a time-honored tradition that allow the aircrew's family to have a hand in an important operational moment, and celebrate the member’s time at their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, shake hands after their joint final flight with the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2025. The 18th Wing command team flew their final sortie to honor the combat search and rescue mission in the Indo-Pacific, marking the end of their leadership at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, flies a HH-60W Jolly Green II during his final sortie with the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kana Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2025. To commemorate his time at Kadena and honor the combat search and rescue mission in the Indo-Pacific, Evans chose to pilot an HH-60W Jolly Green II for his final flight, an aircraft assigned to the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, center, and pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, pose for a photo in an HH-60W Jolly Green II after a maritime personnel recovery training mission with the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. The 31st RQS routinely practices alternate insertion and extraction methods for water operations including fast rope, rope ladder, helocasting and hoist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, climbs into a HH-60W Jolly Green II before his final sortie with the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2025. A Wing commander's name on an aircraft signifies honor and recognition for the individual holding that rank, as a way to acknowledge their leadership and command responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Cope Angel 2025: U.S and Japan sharpen search and rescue skills

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, lands after exercise Cope Angel 25-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. Cope Angel is an annual bilateral personnel recovery exercise conducted with U.S. Air Force and JASDF personnel, providing the opportunity for both services to integrate, plan and train together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Cope Angel 2025: U.S and Japan sharpen search and rescue skills

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Shinya Mizuno, Naha Air Rescue Squadron pilot, wears a Cope Angel patch in support of exercise Cope Angel 25-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. Cope Angel is an annual bilateral personnel recovery exercise conducted with U.S. Air Force and JASDF personnel, providing the opportunity for both services to integrate, plan and train together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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