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Final flight, first toast

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, flies away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The continuous rotation of aircraft to Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains flexible and postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to deter acts of aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Acord, left, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, observes Master Sgt. Katherine Dickey, 909th Air Refueling Squadron chief boom operator during a refuel in a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conducts aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The continuous rotation of aircraft to Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains flexible and postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to deter acts of aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Acord, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, waits in the cabin entrance of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Final flight, first toast

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Abe Crane, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conduct pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan and to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

U.S. Space Force Col. Ryan Laughton, U.S. Space Force-Japan commander, and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Space Operations Group commander, visit the 53rd Space Operations Squadron at Fort Buckner, Japan, May 15, 2025. This visit showcased the 53rd SOPS’ capabilities and provided the JASDF Space Operations Group with insight into their mission – prompting discussions on alignment of objectives and potential for future bilateral exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

U.S. Space Force Guardians and Japan Air Self Defense Force Space Operations Group Airmen tour the 161st Electromagnetic Warfare Combat Detachment at Camp Kinser, Japan, May 15, 2025. This visit showcased the capabilities of the 161st EWCD and provided the JASDF Space Operations Group with insight into their mission and vision – prompting discussions on alignment of objectives and the potential for future bilateral exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

Service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force Space Operations, pose for a photo at Camp Kinser, Japan, May 15, 2025. This visit established a foundation for bilateral collaboration opportunities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

U.S. Space Force Col. Ryan Laughton, commander of U.S. Space Force–Japan, left, Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Space Operations Group commander, middle, and U.S. Space Force Col. Angelo Fernnandez, Mission Delta 3 commander, attend a group lunch at Camp Kinser, Japan, May 15, 2025. This visit established a foundation for bilateral collaboration opportunities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

U.S. Space Force Guardians assigned to the 53rd Space Operations Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Space Operations Group pose for a photo at Fort Buckner, Japan, May 15, 2025. This visit established a foundation for enhanced interoperability for future exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

U.S. Space Force Guardians assigned to the 53rd Space Operations Squadron tour Japan Air Self-Defense Force Space Operations Group Airmen around the antenna radome at Fort Buckner, Japan, May 15, 2025. This visit established a foundation for enhanced interoperability for future exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

U.S. Space Force Guardians and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Space Operations Group Airmen tour an antenna radome operated by the 53rd Space Operations Squadron at Fort Buckner, Japan, May 15, 2025. This visit showcased the 53rd SOPS capabilities and provided the JASDF Space Operations Group with insight into their mission – prompting discussions on alignment of objectives and potential for future bilateral exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

U.S. Space Force Maj. Steven Ramos, 53rd Space Operations Squadron commander, left, and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Space Operations Group commander, poses for a photo while exchanging patches at Fort Buckner, Japan, May 15, 2025. The exchanging of patches resembles goodwill and establishes a foundation for enhanced interoperability for future exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Space Operations Group commander, participates in a 53rd Space Operations squadron mission brief at Fort Buckner, Japan, May 15, 2025. This leadership engagement established a foundation for enhanced interoperability with the Japanese partners, strengthening the U.S.-Japanese space operations alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Showcasing space capabilities, strengthening allied collaboration

Japan Air Self-Defense Warrant Officer Ueji “George” Tadayoshi, Space Operations Group Senior Enlisted Advisor, participates in a 53rd Space Operations Squadron mission brief at Fort Buckner, Japan, May 15, 2025. This leadership engagement established a foundation for enhanced interoperability with Japanese partners and strengthening the U.S.-Japanese space operations alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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82nd RS change of command

An 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron patch is displayed on the uniform of an airman during the change of command reception at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ellsworth took command of the 82nd RS in a ceremony officiated by Col. John Isacco, 55th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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82nd RS change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. John Isacco, left, 55th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Ellsworth, incoming 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Passing the unit's guidon is a tradition where the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes responsibility and authority to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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82nd RS change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. John Isacco, left, 55th Operations Group commander, takes the guidon from Lt. Col. John Casey, right, outgoing 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Passing the unit's guidon is a tradition where the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes responsibility and authority to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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82nd RS change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Casey, right, outgoing 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron commander, receives his final salute during the 82nd RS change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one leader to another. It’s a significant military and organizational tradition that symbolizes the passing of the torch and honors both the departing and incoming commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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82nd RS change of command

Family members and friends of the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron, attend the change of command at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one leader to another. It’s a significant military and organizational tradition that symbolizes the passing of the torch and honors both the departing and incoming commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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