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A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk rescue helicopter from to the 33rd Rescue Squadron soars along the coast of Okinawa during a training mission April 12, 2023. Kadena Air Base’s rescue professionals train regularly to ensure their readiness to support a range of contingencies, from combat operations to humanitarian air and disaster relief missions across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Raymond Geoffroy)

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230412-F-SI013-169

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk rescue helicopter from to the 33rd Rescue Squadron launches from a remote landing zone in northern Okinawa, Japan, during a training mission April 12, 2023. The 33rd RQS provides dedicated combat search and rescue capabilities to help ensure the defense of Japan, as well as maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Raymond Geoffroy)

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230412-F-SI013-117

An U.S. Airman watches out the side of a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk rescue helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron during a training mission over Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2023. The routine training mission helped aircrews hone vital skills to ensure their readiness to support joint and allied forces in the event of a contingency operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Raymond Geoffroy)

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230412-F-SI013-104

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk rescue helicopter from to the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, during a training mission April 12, 2023. Kadena’s rescue professionals train regularly to ensure their readiness to support a range of contingencies, from combat operations to humanitarian air and disaster relief missions across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Raymond Geoffroy)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron departs from Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. The F-16 is a highly maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron departs Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. While deployed here, the highly maneuverable multi-role F-16s worked 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 Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron departs Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. The Fighting Falcon is renowned for its fly-by-wire system and exceptionally flexible design; enabling it to excel worldwide in a range of both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

Airman 1st Class Rachel Reuber, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, salutes an F-16CM Fighting Falcon as it taxis onto the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. During their deployment, the F-16s worked alongside joint and allied forces to strengthen operational readiness to defend Japan while ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

Airman 1st Class Rachel Reuber, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, runs pre-flight checks on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. During their deployment, the F-16s worked alongside joint and allied forces to strengthen operational readiness to defend Japan while ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

Airman 1st Class Rachel Reuber, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. The Fighting Falcon is renowned for its fly-by-wire system and exceptionally flexible design, enabling it to excel worldwide in a range of both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shaun Loomis, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, runs pre-flight checks on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. The F-16 is a highly maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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480th EFS completes Pacific deployment

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shaun Loomis, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, carries gear to an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2023. While deployed here, the highly maneuverable multi-role F-16s worked 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 Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron hoist up a simulated survivor during a training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2022. This exercise was to increase readiness and response time for rescue operations in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron don mission oriented protective posture gear during an exercise at Torii Station, Japan, Dec. 7, 2022. Routine training enhances operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)

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Team Kadena bids F-15 Eagles farewell as phased withdrawal begins

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. As part of its modernization plan, the U.S. Air Force is retiring its aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagle aircraft that have been in service for more than four decades. The Department of Defense will continue to maintain a steady-state fighter presence at Kadena by temporarily deploying newer and more advanced aircraft to backfill the F-15s as they retrograde to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)