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Freedom Edge 25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron perform pre-flight checks of a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Freedom Edge 25 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025. Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States executed the third iteration of exercise Freedom Edge, demonstrating a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

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Freedom Edge 25

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Freedom Edge 25 over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2025. Freedom Edge demonstrates trilateral defense cooperation’s ability to achieve peace through strength on the Korean Peninsula and in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

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Freedom edge 25

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Freedom Edge 25 over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2025. Freedom Edge demonstrates the trilateral defense cooperation’s ability to achieve peace through strength on the Korean Peninsula and in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

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Freedom Edge 25

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off in support of Freedom Edge 25 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025. Freedom Edge demonstrates the trilateral defense cooperation’s ability to achieve peace through strength on the Korean Peninsula and in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

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Freedom Edge 25

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off in support of Freedom Edge 25 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025. Freedom Edge demonstrates the trilateral defense cooperation’s ability to achieve peace through strength on the Korean Peninsula and in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

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Freedom Edge 25

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker 909th Aerial Refueling Squdron takes off in support of Freedom Edge 25 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025. Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States executed the third iteration of exercise Freedom Edge, demonstrating a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

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Freedom Edge 25

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron takes off in support of Freedom Edge 25 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025. Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States executed the third iteration of exercise Freedom Edge, demonstrating a new era of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

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Freedom Edge 25

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 taxis before takeoff in support of Freedom Edge 25 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025. Freedom Edge demonstrates the trilateral defense cooperation’s ability to achieve peace through strength on the Korean Peninsula and in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, bids farewell to Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, after a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 11, 2025. Concluding the meeting, Murai departed with an increased personal awareness of the capabilities and importance of Kadena and the service members committed to delivering unmatched combat airpower, discouraging aggression in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, brief Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 11, 2025. Murai departed with an increased personal awareness of the capabilities and importance of Kadena and the service members committed to delivering unmatched combat airpower, discouraging aggression in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, stand for a photo with Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, and his staff in front of an F-15E Strike Eagle during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 11, 2025. This event is one of many that demonstrates the solidarity of the Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements and how necessary enhancing the deterrence, and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements and how necessary enhancing the deterrence, and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance is not only for the peace and security of Japan, but also for the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Pond, 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, on F-15E Strike Eagle capabilities during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 11, 2025. During the event, Gallemore led Murai on a flightline tour where he emphasized the importance of positioning more versatile, resilient, and mobile forces at the forefront of the Indo-Pacific theater while they viewed Kadena’s wide variety of permanent and transient aircraft including F-15E Strike Eagle, and MQ-9 Reaper static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Saltares, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, briefs Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, on MQ-9 Reaper capabilities during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 11, 2025. This event is one of many that demonstrates the solidarity of the Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements and how necessary enhancing the deterrence, and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Saltares, right, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, briefs Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, on MQ-9 Reaper capabilities during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 11, 2025. During the event, Gallemore led Murai on a flightline tour where he emphasized the importance of positioning more versatile, resilient, and mobile forces at the forefront of the Indo-Pacific theater while they viewed Kadena’s wide variety of permanent and transient aircraft including F-15E Strike Eagle, and MQ-9 Reaper static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, briefs Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 11, 2025. The ODB is the Japan Ministry of Defense’s local office on Okinawa, tasked with conducting liaison activities with the U.S. military, strengthening the foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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ODB Director General tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, and Mr. Masaru Murai, Okinawa Defense Bureau director general, view the Kadena Air Base flightline during a familiarization tour, Sept. 11, 2025. The ODB is the Japan Ministry of Defense’s local office on Okinawa, tasked with conducting liaison activities with the U.S. military, strengthening the foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Linares, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief gives a speech during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. Linares recounted the events of 9/11 and the courage, compassion, and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call on that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

Tags depicting fallen first responders from 9/11 are displayed during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. The tags, used in the stair climb, underscore the motto never forget, a promise to never forget the events of that day and the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Roehl Chapa, 18th Security Forces Squadron special response team, reads about the 9/11 attacks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron held a ceremony to honor the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

U.S. Air Force Airmen bow their heads during a moment of silence at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron held a ceremony to honor the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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