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250521-F-F3701-1004

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Malakhi Lee, 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron maintenance flight crew chief, marshals an RC-135V Rivet Joint during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australian, May 21, 2025. The RC-135V Rivet Joint is a highly specialized signals intelligence platform, equipped to collect, analyze, and deliver real-time electronic intelligence. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. James Strong)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron maintenance flight prepare an RC-135V Rivet Joint during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, May 21, 2025. The RC-135V Rivet Joint is a highly specialized signals intelligence platform, equipped to collect, analyze, and deliver real-time electronic intelligence. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. James Strong)
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From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Ismail Buhbaz, Christopher Koon and Jared Nakkashian, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technicians, establish radio communications during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, May 20, 2025. RECCE-Edge 25 focused on agile combat employment, intelligence gathering, and strengthening interoperability with Australian partners. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Maj. Nicholas Sugai)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Koon, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, sets up radio communications during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, May 20, 2025. RECCE-Edge 25 focused on agile combat employment, intelligence gathering, and strengthening interoperability with Australian partners. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Maj. Nicholas Sugai)
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Airman 1st Class Asa Williams, 18th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, May, 21, 2025. During the exercise, members of the 82d ERS generated, operated, and recovered the RC-135V Rivet Joint from RAAF Darwin for the first time. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. James Strong)
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67th FGS & 33rd RGS marshal over 50 aircraft during elephant walk

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Green, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Directly after, the 18th Wing generated real-time sorties to strengthen Kadena’s readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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67th FGS & 33rd RGS marshal over 50 aircraft during elephant walk

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon and U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Team Kadena showcased an array of assets, demonstrating a portion of the 100+ aircraft operating from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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67th FGS & 33rd RGS marshal over 50 aircraft during elephant walk

Members of the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron and 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron pose for a photo after an elephant walk during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Directly after, the 18th Wing generated real-time sorties to strengthen Kadena’s readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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67th FGS & 33rd RGS marshal over 50 aircraft during elephant walk

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Green, left, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Cameron Young, 67th FGS crew chief walk toward two MC-130J Commando IIs for an elephant walk during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Directly after, the 18th Wing generated real-time sorties to strengthen Kadena’s readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron hoist up a simulated survivor during a training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2022. This exercise was to increase readiness and response time for rescue operations in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron don mission oriented protective posture gear during an exercise at Torii Station, Japan, Dec. 7, 2022. Routine training enhances operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)
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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Crawford, 909th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, marks a KC-135 Stratotanker, previously contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, as decontaminated during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. During this mission-focused training exercise, Airmen from across the 18th Wing practice mobilization procedures and sharpen their technical skills, enhancing operational readiness across all warfighting domains: air, land, sea, space and cyberspace, in order to deter aggression and ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group Wing Inspection team members observe as 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen prepare to execute the steps for decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. The routine, mission-focused training exercise consisted of two parts: phase one, which focused on enhancing Kadena’s capacity to rapidly process, deploy and sustain operations in all warfighting domains, and phase two, which tested Airmen’s ability to accomplish the mission under any circumstance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Crawford, 909th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, communicates with the 909th AMU shop after decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, previously contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. This two-week, mission-focused training exercise simulates contingency operations, giving Airmen the opportunity to practice building airpower from the ground up and delivering the decisive air and cyberspace capabilities necessary to compete, deter and win in a high-end fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

Airman 1st Class Samuel Hill, left, Tech. Sgt. Gary Crawford, middle, and Staff Sgt. Michael Barrett, right, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, open the decontamination kit and review the checklist for decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. The 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit plays a vital role by ensuring 909th Air Refueling Squadron’s KC-135 Stratotankers are ready to carry out aerial refueling missions at any time, allowing U.S. airpower to fly farther and fight better. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Barrett, 909th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, uses a simulated M295 decontamination kit to wipe down the aircraft body and potential contact points on a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. This two-week, mission-focused training exercise simulates contingency operations, giving Airmen the opportunity to practice building airpower from the ground up and delivering the decisive air and cyberspace capabilities necessary to compete, deter and win in a high-end fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group Wing Inspection team members observe as 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen execute the steps for decontaminating a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. The largest U.S. Air Force combat wing overseas, Kadena has the capability to rapidly generate a fleet of combat-ready aircraft that maintain supremacy in the skies, as well as perform aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, and combat search and rescue functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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909th AMU: Mission-ready under any circumstance

Airmen from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together to inspect the glass on the taxi and landing light of a KC-135 Stratotanker, contaminated in a simulated chemical attack, during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2022. Over 6,000 Airmen participated in the two-week, mission-focused training exercise, a standard procedure for U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to maintain readiness in support of U.S. interests, the defense of Japan, and peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18th Wing tests readiness to deploy

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Wing listen to briefings during a routine training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2022. This training is designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to fulfill its mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

A 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew prepares to download munitions from a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to accomplish its mission of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, this training is a routine part of wing readiness for U.S. Air Force bases around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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