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JASDF F-15Js and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons Formation

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hurless, 909th Air Refueling Squadron operations flight chief and instructor boom operator, prepares for aerial refueling during a large force training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 1, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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JASDF F-15Js and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons Formation

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J assigned to the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 1, 2025. The bilateral training showed camaraderie between forces, and the commitment of both nations to maintain peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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JASDF F-15Js and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons Formation

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Waddel, 909th Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations, prepares for takeoff in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, demonstrating Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Trilateral exchange between Australia, Japan, and United States

Members from the Royal Australian Air Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, pose for a photo after a trilateral training and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance subject matter expert exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. The trilateral ISR discussions and SME exchanges covered areas such as the sharing of information whilst airborne, as well as opportunities to foster aviator-level relationships on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Trilateral exchange between Australia, Japan, and United States

Members from the Royal Australian Air Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, pose for a photo after a trilateral training and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance subject matter expert exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. Australian, Japanese and US aircraft routinely operate in the Indo-Pacific, fostering a cooperative approach to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Trilateral exchange between Australia, Japan, and United States

Members from the Royal Australian Air Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, pose for a photo after a trilateral training and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance subject matter expert exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025. The trilateral ISR discussions and SME exchanges covered areas such as the sharing of information whilst airborne, as well as opportunities to foster aviator-level relationships on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo after a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. “We hope that our JASDF counterparts leave this training with a better understanding of our capabilities. We also hope that this opportunity sparks the beginning of future bilateral collaboration efforts with our host-nation allies,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Stewart, 18th CES Emergency Response non-commissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight demonstrate proper decontamination procedures during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, 18th CES showcased a sensitive site exercise, demonstrating CES technicians donning their mission-oriented protective posture gear while simulating a post-attack reconnaissance check. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers watch Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight perform a sensitive site exploitation demonstration during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. The SSE demonstrated CES technicians donning their mission-oriented protective posture gear while simulating a post-attack reconnaissance check. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airman Warren Toney, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Training specialist, leads a par sweep during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, 18th CES civil engineers gave Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members the opportunity to see emergency management gear put to practical use during the sensitive site exploitation demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers watch Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight don mission-oriented protective posture gear during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During a capability response exercise, 18th CES civil engineers gave Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members the opportunity to see emergency management gear put to practical use during the sensitive site exploitation demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooke Mcintire, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Operations specialist, dons mission-oriented protective posture gear during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. Kadena’s emergency management team is composed of skilled Airmen who provide high-yielded response capabilities to explosive incidents, in-garrison weapons of mass destruction response, hazardous material incidents, and public health emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman September Murphy (left), 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Operations specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Stewart, 18th CES Emergency Management Training non-commissioned officer in charge, demonstrates the proper donning of mission-oriented protective posture gear at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During a capability response exercise, 18th CES civil engineers gave Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members the opportunity to see emergency management gear put to practical use during the sensitive site exploitation demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Saige Samarzia, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Operations specialist, shows Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers the proper use of a handheld assay antibody detector at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During a capability response exercise, 18th CES Airmen gave JASDF members the chance to explore their equipment, along with the opportunity to see the items put to practical use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airman Warren Toney, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Training specialist, demonstrates the proper use of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear equipment during a Capablilty Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, Toney and other technicians presented their most prevalent pieces of civil engineer equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer inspects a gas mask during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, emergency management specialists assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron showcased their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear gear and defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers watch as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Stewart, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Training non-commissioned officer in charge, demonstrates the proper use of M-9 detector tape at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the capability response exercise, Stewart and other technicians presented their most prevalent pieces of civil engineer equipment, including M-9 tape, gas masks and the joint agent chemical agent detector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shadae Bromfield, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Operations specialist, gives a mission brief during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. The CRE gave 24 Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers an in-depth exploration into Kadena’s emergency management mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Southern Beach 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen conduct a post-mission brief during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Southern Beach allows U.S. and Japanese personnel to integrate as an allied force to understand each other’s strengths better, practice fluidity and execute the mission of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Southern Beach 2025

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot leads a post-mission brief during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies can come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios and execute high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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