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Patrolling the Pacific

An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron parks Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participated in five training exercises during a four month period in Malaysia, Guam, Hawaii and Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Patrolling the Pacific

An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron parks in its spot Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from more than months of training in exercises around the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Montiel and Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, fasten a panel on an F-15 Eagle Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th AMU conducted weapons load training, a monthly evaluation performed to maintain readiness for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew chief, secures a ratchet strap during weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Once every month, load crews conduct weapons load training to maintain proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, prepare for weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To maintain certification as load crew members, Airmen must go through monthly evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Senior Airman Jacob Montiel, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, carry a training model AIM 9X Sidewinder missile Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AIM 9X Sidewinder is an air-to-air, heat-seaking missile used by U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Welcome Home

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Carroll, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, exits an F-15 Eagle Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS provides security for U.S. and coalition partners in a strategically important spot in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, parks an F-15 Eagle as his family waits for him Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from training in exercises around the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Welcome Home

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, hugs his children after returning from training Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS spent more than three months training in exercises throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Welcome Home

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle parks on the flightline Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft from the 44th FS returned to Kadena after more than three months away for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Kadena airfield operations

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle taxis on the flight line July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots bear the responsibility of defending Okinawa and Japan from adversaries seeking to harm U.S. and allied partners within the Indo-Asian Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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Kadena airfield operations

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle takes off for a sortie July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With a top speed of 1,875 mph and a range of 3,450 miles, the Eagle can respond at a moment’s notice to crisis and conflict anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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Returning home

Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, is greeted by his children after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from Exercise Cope Taufan, an exercise between the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force to train together on air combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)

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Returning home

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hilborn, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals in a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participated in Cope Taufan, a training exercise in Malaysia to build strategic partnerships with foreign militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)

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