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Falcons on the Flightline

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2023. While deployed here, the highly maneuverable multi-role F-16s will work in conjunction with Kadena-based assets and F-22A Raptors deployed from the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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480th FS deploys to Kadena AB

Senior Airman Elliot Poux, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals thumbs up while launching an F-16CM Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2023. Airmen and assets are deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan, to enhance the U.S. posture in the region and to build on the strong alliance with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Anthony Plyler)
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480th FS deploys to Kadena AB

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2023. Airmen and assets are deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as the base’s strategic position makes it a vital staging location for forces to deter regional adversaries and project U.S. airpower throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Anthony Plyler)
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480th FS deploys to Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keon Purnell, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics craftsman, conducts preflight operations on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon aircraft prior to takeoff at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2023. Avionics personnel ensure pilots receive vital information through high-tech communication systems and flight controls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Anthony Plyler)
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480th FS deploys to Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keon Purnell, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics craftsman, uses a headset to communicate with an F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron prior to takeoff at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2023. Airmen work around the clock, often in less-than-ideal weather conditions, to keep the wing mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Anthony Plyler)
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480th FS deploys to Kadena AB

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch an F-16CM Fighting Falcon aircraft at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2023. The F-16CM can locate targets in all weather conditions, which allows it to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Anthony Plyler)
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480th FS deploys to Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shaun Loomis, commander of the 480th Fighter Squadron, conducts pre-flight checks of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon aircraft while also chatting with a crew chief assigned to the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2023. Airmen and assets are deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan, to ensure a steady state U.S. Air Force fighter presence in the region to support the on-going phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Anthony Plyler)
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1st PACAF unit connected to Starlink

Airman 1st Class Cody Moser, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, conducts a performance test for a Starlink terminal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. “Connection to Starlink means we can bump up our end-users from 6 to 8 to potentially 20 to 30, which greatly affects efficiency in communication for deployed units and entire offices,” said Moser.
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1st PACAF unit connected to Starlink

Airman 1st Class Cody Moser, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, conducts a performance test for a Starlink terminal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. “Starlink provides an easy-to-use method of internet connection for troops deployed worldwide and improves the Air Force’s communication capabilities to ensure mission success,” said Moser. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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1st PACAF unit connected to Starlink

Airman 1st Class Calvin Ledford, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, prepares a Starlink modem for a performance test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. “Starlink takes about 10 minutes to set up, which is a vast improvement over our last antenna which took over 45 minutes in set up time,” said Ledford. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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1st PACAF unit connected to Starlink

Airman 1st Class Cody Moser, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, prepares a Starlink modem for a performance test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. “Connection to Starlink means we can bump up our end-users from 6 to 8 to potentially 20 to 30, which greatly affects efficiency in communication for deployed units and entire offices,” said Moser. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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1st PACAF unit connected to Starlink

A SpaceX Starlink modem is prepared for a performance test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. Starlink’s satellites orbit approximately at 342 miles above sea level, allowing for a closer connection to antennas on the ground world-wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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1st PACAF unit connected to Starlink

Airman 1st Class Cody Moser, left, and Airman 1st Class Calvin Ledford, right, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technicians, set up Starlink terminals at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The Starlink terminals, performing at maximum speeds, are 4000 percent faster than previously used antennas, which allows for ease of communication for connected Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, departs from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, after receiving aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a complex and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nasia Harris observes Senior Airman Seth Amiott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, as he prepares for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Gomez, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, oversees KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our allies and partners through the employment of our military forces, demonstrating strategic predictability, while becoming more operationally unpredictable to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jared Smithson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, speaks to his co-pilot mid-flight over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Seth Amiott, left, observes Senior Airman Nasia Harris, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, refuel a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s force employment, military posture and operations honor our security commitments in the region by enabling us to rapidly respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

Aircrew assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records prior to take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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