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F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F-15C/D withdrawal

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron descends from the cockpit after arriving as part of a temporary deployment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The deployment of newer and more advanced aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the Department of Defense's continued commitment to enhancing our posture while building on the strong foundation of our Alliance With Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F-15C/D withdrawal

U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel assigned to the 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct recovery procedures on an F-22 Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron as it arrives for a temporary deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The Raptors, hailing from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will work in conjunction with local Kadena-based assets to enhance U.S. operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F-15C/D withdrawal

Airman 1st Class Carly Selitto, 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a 525th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor as it arrives for a temporary deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. For decades, Kadena Air Base has served as the keystone of the Pacific. The base's strategic position makes it a vital staging location for forces to deter regional adversaries and project U.S. airpower throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Vigiliant Ace-18

A F-15 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, touches down at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 01, 2017. The aircraft arrived to Gwangju to participate in Vigilant Ace-18, a routine exercise on interopability. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica H. Smith)
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Vigilant Ace-18

A F-22 Raptor touches down at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec.02, 2017. The Raptor is assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 3rd Wing, 90th Fighter Squadron and is participating in the routine Vigilant Ace exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica H. Smith)
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