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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off from taxiway lima during Project Lima Blazing Egress of Airfield Nonstandard, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025.The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for nighttime aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 24, 2025. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Aurora, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit, command, control, computers, communication, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance journeyman, conducts a routine inspection on an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. Operating as an integrated network, Kadena’s ISR forces collect, analyze and share intelligence that enables timely decision-making across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real-time, on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, installs a solid-state drive into an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the coast of Japan, Nov. 8, 2024. The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2024. Kadena’s joint and allied ISR teams deliver persistent awareness that deters aggression, reassures partners and ensures U.S. and allied forces remain ready to respond at any moment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over taxiway lima during Project Lima Blazing Egress of Airfield Nonstandard, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025. Operating as an integrated network, Kadena’s ISR forces collect, analyze and share intelligence that enables timely decision-making across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

Okinawa Defense Bureau members observe a P-8 Poseidon, attached to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, during a brief by Capt. Joseph Parsons, Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO), while touring U.S. Navy assets on Kadena Air Base, Aug. 4, 2025. Kadena’s joint and allied ISR teams deliver persistent awareness that deters aggression, reassures partners and ensures U.S. and allied forces remain ready to respond at any moment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

Attendees of America Fest 2025 tour a static display of a U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE unmanned aircraft with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, March 22, 2025. Operating as an integrated network, Kadena’s ISR forces collect, analyze and share intelligence that enables timely decision-making across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Smolinski)
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Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron parks on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2024.The joint and allied ISR forces at Kadena Air Base provide commanders with continuous, multi-domain awareness that underpins deterrence, strengthens alliances and preserves stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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961st trains JASDF on new airframe system

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Linna De Cuir, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron chief of plans and programs, coordinates information from an E-3 Sentry during an exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 25th, 2024. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management surveillance, target detection and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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961st trains JASDF on new airframe system

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron navigate an E-3 Sentry to the exercise area while conducting training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 25th, 2024. In support of air and ground operations, the E-3 Sentry can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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961st trains JASDF on new airframe system

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michale Reinoso, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron mission systems operator evaluator, checks system information for the E-3 Sentry during an exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 25th, 2024. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated battle management command and control surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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961st trains JASDF on new airframe system

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Disk, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron flight commander, conducts a preflight meeting with teammates at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25th, 2024. In support of air and ground operations, the E-3 Sentry can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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961st trains JASDF on new airframe system

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristen Bishop, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, checks system information for the E-3 Sentry during an exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 25th, 2024. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management surveillance, target detection and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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961st trains JASDF on new airframe system

Members of the U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and the Japan Air Self Defence Force 602 AACS pose together after exchanging gifts with each other during a joint training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. The purpose of the training helped the JASDF airborne warning and control system team familiarize themselves with their new aircraft's system while strengthening the bilateral operability between the two AWACS squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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961st trains JASDF on new airframe system

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shawn McNabb, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, and Japan Air Self Defense Force Capt. Daichi Sakadai, 602nd Airborne Air Control Squadron officer in charge of airborne tactics, exchange gifts with each other during a joint training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. The purpose of the training was to assist the JASDF airborne warning and control system team familiarize themselves with their new aircraft's system while strengthening the bilateral operability between the two AWACS squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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A formation of F-15C/D Eagles assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons, a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, and an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxi during a routine wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. The large formation movement was part of a routine exercise scenario that tested the 18th Wing’s ability to generate airpower in support of the defense of Japan and other partner nations, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Father passes baton to son during final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Dominic Setka, former 5th Air Force chief of staff, left, and U.S Air Force Capt. Nathan Setka, currently an air weapons officer with the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, pose for a photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 8, 2019. This photo was taken during 2nd Lt. Setka’s air battle manager graduation. (Courtesy photo taken by Leslie Setka)
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