Refueled and Ready: U.S. and Japan enhance ACE capabilities at Kadena

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members observe as a F-15J Eagle assigned to 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, is refueled during joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Joint exercises like this enhance interoperability and strengthen the bond between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Erin Currie
VIRIN: 251015-F-LO539-1003.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

20

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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