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

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Roop, 18th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, left, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel on safety procedures before conducting joint hot pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 15, 2025. Practicing agile combat employment, or ACE, with allies enhances overall mission readiness and supports security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Erin Currie
VIRIN: 251015-F-LO539-1008.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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35/10

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1/100

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400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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