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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi listen to an agile combat employment capabilities brief during their visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena's strategic location makes it a pivotal installation for ensuring the defense of Japan and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (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 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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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

A Kadena Airman briefs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall on the agile combat employment capabilities of Kadena Air Base, Japan, during their visit, April 6, 2024. With an enhanced focus on ACE and readiness, the key leaders emphasized the importance of innovation and creativity to adapt to any threats to national stability and the security of our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

A Kadena Airman briefs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi, on the agile combat employment capabilities of Kadena Air Base, Japan, during their visit, April 6, 2024. With an enhanced focus on ACE and readiness, the key leaders emphasized the importance of innovation and creativity to adapt to any threats to national stability and the security of our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, 19th and 199th FS Raptors will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth generation fighters, 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 Sebastian Romawac)
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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, 19th and 199th FS Raptors will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth generation fighters, 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 Sebastian Romawac)
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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, 19th and 199th FS Raptors will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, fourth generation fighters, and fifth generation fighter assets at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducts post flight checks on an F-22A Raptor operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily deploying aircraft to maintain deterrence capabilities and added flexibility in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the Hawaiian Raptors Squadron, comprised of the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, poses for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, after a flight, March 28, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily deploying aircraft to maintain deterrence capabilities and added flexibility in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 19th and 199th Aircraft Maintenance Units pose for a photo during post-flight checks on an F-22A Raptor operated by 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily deploying aircraft to maintain deterrence capabilities and added flexibility in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, 19th and 199th FS Raptors will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth generation fighters, 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 Sebastian Romawac)
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In service of others

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer sits in an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2024. During his visit Meyer gave advice to service members across Okinawa; from Kadena Air Base to United States Marine Corps Camps Foster and Kinser. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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In service of others

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer accompanies U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron and the 31st RQS on a rescue training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. "These things I do, that others may live," is the pararescue motto, meaning they are willing and able to do all that is required to save another life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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