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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member marshals a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2026, in support of Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1. NATR 26-1 is a bilateral field training exercise designed to increase readiness and interoperability, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2026. Exercises like NATR 26-1 increase readiness and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2026. Exercises like NATR 26-1 increase readiness and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. William Carr, right, 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, converses with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at JASDF Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2026. During an F-35A immersion tour, U.S. and JASDF pilots conversed about shared experiences, providing an opportunity for members of each service to learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron takes off during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at JASDF Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2026. NATR 26-1 is a bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JASDF personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability, strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Helmer, 4th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35B Lightning II during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation Exercise 26-1, at JASDF Nyutabaru Air Base Japan, March 12, 2026. During the exercise, U.S. and JASDF maintainers marshalled one another's aircraft, further reinforcing corps-service familiarity and operational coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Harry McMahon, 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, shakes hands with local base support group members during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1 at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. As the project officer for NATR 26-1, McMahon provided the group with an in-depth look at the F-35A Lightning II’s capabilities and role in the continued defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles assigned to the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron taxi down the flightline during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at JASDF Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Exercises like NATR 26-1 increase readiness and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force leadership from the 18th Wing, 5th Air Wing, and 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, meet during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. During the meeting, leadership discussed future collaborations between U.S. and Japanese personnel, further solidifying their ironclad alliance in support of stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, sit on the flight line during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1 at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Exercises like NATR 26-1 increase readiness and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, taxi after landing at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, in support of Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, March 9, 2026. Training operations like these are crucial to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight brief, while Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron load equipment onto a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. During medical emergencies, 18th AES and 909th ARS Airmen work together to reconfigure the inner layout of KC-135 Stratotankers, enabling safe and efficient patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s, assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. Fighter rotations ensure aircraft remain ready to respond to missions across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. Fighter rotations to Kadena demonstrate U.S. commitment to maintaining readiness and regional stability.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron evaluate simulated patients aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. 18th AES Airmen undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Raymond Kelly, left, and Capt. Dreannan McConnell, both 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurses, conduct a preflight brief aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, at Kadena Air Base Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. 18th AES flight nurses specialize in providing critical in-flight care to injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Walker Landry, left, and Capt. Kyler Wedgeworth, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, perform preflight checks before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. The 909th ARS provides KC-135 combat-ready tanker aircrews, providing air refueling support to the Department of War and allied partner units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Raymond Kelly, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, treats a simulated patient aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. 18th AES personnel train extensively to deliver life-saving care during aeromedical evacuation missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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