U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs up to the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participates in multiple exercises throughout each year, maintaining partnerships with neighboring nations as well as peace and stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)