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250403-F-BX586-1003

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. Kadena serves as the Keystone of the Pacific and its location allows U.S. Pacific Forces as well as partner nations to work through interoperability challenges across joint, multinational, and multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250403-F-BX586-1002

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 355th EFS will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250403-F-BX586-1001

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1108

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1002

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter with air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day, or night in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1001

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Carlos, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, and a U.S. Air Force Airman with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron standby as two F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi for departure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are increased in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during a forward area refueling point demonstration observed by Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 788th Wing leaders at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are increased in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis into position in front of two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron for forward area refueling point operations during a FARP demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another; this process enables fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron carry a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by the 788th Wing leadership; additionally, the demonstration provided Airmen with FARP training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron work with a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another; this process enables fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron connect a hose to an MC-130J Commando II fuel tank during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was an opportunity for 18th LRS FARP operators to train for Air Force Special Operations Command missions as well as joint and allied forces FARP mission requirements in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct forward area refueling point preparations for a FARP demonstration on an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by leadership from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan; additionally, the demonstration provided FARP operators training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Fightin' Fujins soar to Kadena

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, parks on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2023. The 4th FS will be joining the 356th Fighter Squadron from Eielson AFB, Alaska, in providing forward-deployed, fifth-generation fighter capabilities to assure allies and deter threats in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Fightin' Fujins soar to Kadena

F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2023. During their deployment to Kadena, the 4th FS will have the opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures with a variety of flying units and support deterrence measures throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Fightin' Fujins soar to Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, greet one of their F-35A Lightning II pilots as he arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2023. The 4th FS will be joining the 356th Fighter Squadron from Eielson AFB, Alaska, in providing forward-deployed, fifth-generation fighter capabilities to assure allies and deter threats in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Fightin' Fujins soar to Kadena

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2023. During their deployment to Kadena, the 4th FS will have the opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures with a variety of flying units and support deterrence measures throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Fightin' Fujins soar to Kadena

F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2023. The 4th FS will be joining the 356th Fighter Squadron from Eielson AFB, Alaska, in providing forward-deployed, fifth-generation fighter capabilities to assure allies and deter threats in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Fightin' Fujins soar to Kadena

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, flies overhead at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2023. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, multi-role fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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USAF, JASDF work for peace in Pacific

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Duckett, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs pre-flight checks in a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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