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Falcons on the Flightline

A 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief conducts post-flight procedures on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 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 Sebastian Romawac)
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Falcons on the Flightline

A 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief conducts post-flight procedures on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2023. 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 Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Falcons on the Flightline

Airman Bradley Derden, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, conducts post-flight procedures on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2023. 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 Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Falcons on the Flightline

Airman Bradley Derden, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, conducts post-flight procedures on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2023. These aircraft will help ensure steady state U.S. Air Force fighter presence at Kadena Air base through the on-going phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Falcons on the Flightline

Pilots assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron complete post-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2022. The deployment of newer and more advanced aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the Department of Defense’s continued commitment to enhancing our posture while building on the strong foundation of our Alliance with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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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. 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 Sebastian Romawac)
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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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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

A loadmaster assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron attaches a winch to a mock M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ammo pod to load into an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force and 1st SOS collaborated to develop and test improved methods to resupply HIMARS located in austere locations. Initiatives like this highlight the continued commitment of U.S. forces to provide lethal, credible combat power and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron and Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force discuss M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System specifications and capabilities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The 3rd MEF and 1st SOS collaborated to develop and test improved methods to resupply HIMARS located in austere locations. Initiatives like this highlight the continued commitment of U.S. forces to provide lethal, credible combat power and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron and Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force discuss M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System specifications and capabilities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The 3rd MEF and 1st SOS collaborated to develop and test improved methods to resupply HIMARS located in austere locations. Initiatives like this highlight the continued commitment of U.S. forces to provide lethal, credible combat power and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Albert Macklin, assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses improving M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System resupply processes with 3rd MEF contractors and Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The 3rd MEF and 1st SOS collaborated to develop and test improved methods to resupply HIMARS located in austere locations. Initiatives like this highlight the continued commitment of U.S. forces to provide lethal, credible combat power and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

A Marine assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force ensures the balance of an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ammo pod as it descends into an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. Airmen and Marines employed agile combat employment skills, leveraging interoperability between joint forces to project combat power throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

A Marine assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force loads an ammo pod from an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System directly into an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. Airmen and Marines employed agile combat employment skills, leveraging interoperability between joint forces to project combat power throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

A loadmaster assigned the 1st Special Operations Squadron marshals an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force into the cargo bay of an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

Loadmasters assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron push an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ammo pod through the cargo bay of an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

A Marine assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force disconnects an ammo pod from an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System directly into an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. Airmen and Marines employed agile combat employment skills, leveraging interoperability between joint forces to project combat power throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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1st SOS (Re)loads the HIMARS

A loadmaster assigned the 1st Special Operations Squadron marshals an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force into the cargo bay of an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Falcons join Raptors and Eagles at KAB

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Shaun Loomis, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, annotates the post-flight log of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon after it arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 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 Tylir Meyer)
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Falcons join Raptors and Eagles at KAB

Airman 1st Class Jared Norton, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, conducts post-flight procedures on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 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 Tylir Meyer)
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Falcons join Raptors and Eagles at KAB

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. The diverse array of fighters, alongside joint and allied forces strengthen operational readiness to defend Japan while ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific through a robust presence of dynamic fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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