A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off for training Mar. 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15C Eagle is a versatile combat platform for air-intercept engagements utilizing an arsenal which includes an M-61A1 cannon, AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, and AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)