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USAF F-35As demonstrate endurance and reach during Northern Edge

(Left to Right) U.S. Air Force Capt. Abraham Go, Capt. Joshua Christen, Capt. Rachel Self and Maj. John Tyholm, 355th Fighter Squadron, pilots, pose for a photo during Northern Edge 23-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2023. The F-35 pilots completed the first direct flight from a home base in Alaska to the first island chain to participate in a tactical mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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USAF F-35As demonstrate endurance and reach during Northern Edge

Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, taxi for takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2023. The Lightning IIs completed a ten-hour direct flight from Alaska and joined allied forces in the air for a simulated combat training mission over the Indo-Pacific region in support of Northern Edge 23-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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USAF F-35As demonstrate endurance and reach during Northern Edge

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, taxis on the flight line after a Northern Edge 23-2 training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2023. NE 23-2 demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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USAF F-35As demonstrate endurance and reach during Northern Edge

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, parks on the flight line after a Northern Edge 23-2 training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2023. Operating out of Kadena, during NE 23-2, offers visiting forces the experience of operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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USAF F-35As demonstrate endurance and reach during Northern Edge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keyli Pillaro-Estrada, 355th Fighter Generation Squadron, crew chief, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, signals an F-35 pilot during Northern Edge 23-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2023. NE 23-2 provides a training ground for aircraft and personnel to practice, project and exercise agile combat employment capabilities to ensure long-lasting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Kadena exercises joint operations

Senior Airman Nikolaus Riley, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, steers a vehicle in support of bi-lateral operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance our operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena exercises joint operations

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalvin Langford,18th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function supervisor, Senior Airman Zach Martineau,18th LRS traffic management office supervisor, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Hernandez, 18th LRS air transportation function supervisor, discuss logistics operations in support of bi-lateral exercises at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. By operating out of KAB, visiting forces build experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena exercises joint operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalvin Langford, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function supervisor, prepares a weighing mechanism in support of bilateral exercises at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. By operating out of KAB, visiting forces build experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander, speaks during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The change of command is a traditional military ceremony in which authority of the unit is transferred to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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18th Wing changes command

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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, gives a speech about the 18th Wing and its mission during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. During the ceremony, command of the 18th Wing was relinquished by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin and passed to U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, who will serve as the wing commander for the next two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander and Col. Nicholas Evans, incoming 18th Wing commander, arrive at the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and a forward-staging base to provide sovereign options that promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Its current fleet of aircraft represents a broad spectrum of combat capability and is now commanded by Col. Nicholas Evans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, Col. Nicholas Evans, middle, incoming 18th Wing commander, and Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, right, outgoing 18th Wing commander, stand at attention during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The 18th Wing mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and a forward-staging base to provide sovereign options that promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Its current fleet of aircraft represents a broad spectrum of combat capability and is now commanded by Col. Nicholas Evans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, passes the 18th Wing guidon to Col. Nicholas Evans, middle, incoming 18th Wing commander, during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. After receiving the command from the outgoing commander, the presiding official grants that command to the unit's new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, relinquishes the 18th Wing guidon from Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, middle, outgoing 18th Wing commander, during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. As part of the ceremony, Eaglin relinquishes the command back to the presider, who then offers that command to the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presents Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander, with the distinguished service medal during the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. This decoration, established by Congress on July 6, 1960, is awarded to members of the United States Air Force who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, in combat or otherwise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Lightning Strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Lightning Strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. By operating out of Kadena, visiting forces build experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)