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BH 25-2: 355 EFS hones ACE capabilities at Futenma

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan during a routine 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan May 6, 2025. During the exercise, the 355th EFS staged out of Futenma to simulate generating combat airpower from a dispersed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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BH 25-2: 355 EFS hones ACE capabilities at Futenma

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to land at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan during a routine 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. During the exercise, the 355th EFS staged out of Futenma to simulate generating combat airpower from a dispersed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi listens to a brief during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. Flosi traveled to the Indo-Pacific region to emphasize the importance of innovation and creativity to adapt to any threats to regional stability and the security of our nation, its allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lillie Jimenez Guzman, 353rd Special Operations Wing imagery analyst, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. While at Kadena, senior leaders discussed key base issues, observed an 18th Wing agile combat employment exercise, “Shogun Shield,” and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena’s team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall observes corrosion control and repair efforts during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. The visit comes at a time when Kadena must modernize infrastructure and focus on developing mission-ready Airmen to effectively execute current and future Agile Combat Employment operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall inspects a damaged facility during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. During the visit, Kendall learned about some key infrastructure challenges that Kadena Airmen face in their day-to-day operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks with Airmen assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. While deployed to Kadena, the MQ-9s support the U.S.-Japan alliance with unique intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities that enable senior leaders to make prompt, informed decisions regarding the safety and security of the region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks with 18th Wing leadership while observing an agile combat employment exercise, “Shogun Shield,” during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. ACE provides the U.S. and its allies the ability to quickly mobilize aircraft from large, centralized hubs to networks of decentralized spoke locations which increases survivability and projects air power from multiple forward operating locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall greets a Kadena Airman during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. While here, Kendall discussed key base issues, observed a Wing ACE exercise, “Shogun Shield,” and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena’s Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Carroll, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. ACE provides the U.S. and its allies the ability to quickly mobilize aircraft from large, centralized hubs to networks of decentralized spoke locations which increases survivability and projects air power from multiple forward operating locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Thompson, 4th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Agile Combat Employment exercises strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron supervise U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron as they conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron supervise U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron as they conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Langston, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, conducts refueling preparations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing conducted an Agile Combat Employment rapid refueling and cold integrated combat turn exercise with the supervision of refueling and munitions loading experts. Exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 388th Munitions Squadron and 4th Fighter Generation Squadron conduct a cold integrated combat turn on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. A cold integrated combat turn consists of rapid maintenance and refueling while the aircraft is powered down. Agile Combat Employment exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Singleton, right, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons team chief, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Butch, 388th Munitions Squadron munitions controller, conduct munitions loading operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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ACE conducts spoke location exercise

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, taxis to a runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, postured to deter, deny and defeat any threat to regional stability with the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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ACE conducts spoke location exercise

F-15C Eagles assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, 194th FS, Fresno Air National Guard Base and 122nd FS, Fort Wayne ANGB, conduct preflight inspections before takeoff during an agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan, 30, 2024. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, postured to deter, deny and defeat any threat to regional stability with the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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ACE conducts spoke location exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Niece, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, conducts communication operations during an agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024. A communication fly away kit allows for general communication access, important to maximize ACE operation efficiency from a hub and spoke location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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ACE conducts spoke location exercise

A Versatile Integrating Partner-Nation Equipment Refueling kit refuels an F-15C Eagle during an agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Jan. 30, 2024. The VIPER kit is an adapter capable of connecting with any existing infrastructure for refueling operations. It utilizes host nation refueling equipment, such as refueling trucks, to support any U.S. Air Force aircraft worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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