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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Nagamine, performs preflight checks on a F-15DJ Eagle assigned to the 204th Fighter Squadron, at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. Pilots conduct these checks to ensure the aircraft is safe, functional, and ready for flight before taking off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, left, weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots during a preflight briefing at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The briefing gave both forces an opportunity to align tactics, procedures and aircrew equipment expectations before the joint operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, center, weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, dons flight gear with the help of Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of a joint training mission with JASDF pilots at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission was an opportunity for both forces to compare tactics, procedures and aircrew equipment processes up close. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, left, weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, dons flight gear with the help of Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of a joint training mission with JASDF pilots at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission was an opportunity for both forces to compare tactics, procedures and aircrew equipment processes up close. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for conducting air refueling, providing key mission extending capabilities to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for conducting air refueling, providing key mission extending capabilities to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The VMFA-242 F-35B’s primary mission is to provide electronic warfare support, intercept and destroy enemy aircraft, and locate, attack and destroy enemy surface targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for conducting air refueling, providing key mission extending capabilities to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The VMFA-242 F-35B’s primary mission is to provide electronic warfare support, intercept and destroy enemy aircraft, and locate, attack and destroy enemy surface targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

U.S. Air Force Capt. Arica Snodgrass, left, and Capt. Wil Andahazy, both 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, fly a KC-135 over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Kemp, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs preflight checks aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for conducting air refueling, providing key mission extending capabilities to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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4th EFGS Airmen conduct maintenance

A 4th Fighter Generation Squadron patch displayer on a U.S Air Force Airman during base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2025. The exercise simulated contingency operations such as forward power projection with the purpose of enhancing the 18th Wing’s emergency procedures, and more valuably, highlighted areas for improvement and expediting processes for short- or no-notice contingency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th EFGS Airmen conduct maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, perform maintenance on F-35A Lightning IIs during base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2025. As the exercise progressed, tasks and workloads grew progressively more challenging, requiring the wing to project airpower while responding to a multitude of emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Sifuentes)
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4th EFGS Airmen conduct maintenance

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, sit on the flight line during base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26- 1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2025. Kadena serves as a critical element in deterring potential adversaries through its demonstrated strength and commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Sifuentes)
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4th EFGS Airmen conduct maintenance

Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, sit in preparation for post-flight inspections during base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2025. Kadena serves as a critical element in deterring potential adversaries through its demonstrated strength and commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Sifuentes)
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4th EFGS Airmen conduct maintenance

F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, sit on the flight line during base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2025. The exercise simulated contingency operations such as forward power projection with the purpose of enhancing the 18th Wing’s emergency procedures, and more valuably, highlighted areas for improvement and expediting processes for short- or no- notice contingency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Roop, 18th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, left, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel on safety procedures before conducting joint hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Practicing agile combat employment, or ACE, with allies enhances overall mission readiness and supports security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, takes off from Kadena Air Base following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Joint training allows U.S. and Japanese forces to refine cooperation and strengthen their shared mission to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot prepares to take off in a F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Hot pit refueling strengthens agile combat employment, or ACE, capabilities for both U.S. and Japanese forces, boosting regional security throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, prepares for takeoff following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Bilateral training events between U.S. and Japanese forces provide an opportunity for members to learn from one another and help strengthen regional defense and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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