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5th Air Force

Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilots from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepare to fly in support of Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

U.S. Airmen from the 44th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct preflight inspections on an F-15C Eagle before it takes off in support of Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot from the 44th Fighter Squadron conducts preflight checks inside the cockpit before takeoff in support of Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II takes off in support of Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Noble Fusion over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

Two F-35B Lightning II’s from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 fly off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron in support of Exercise Noble Fusion over the Pacific Ocean Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II takes off in support of Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker takes off in support of Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off in support of Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Noble Fusion over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

Published Feb. 4, 2022
By Photos by Airmen 1st Class Sebastian Romawac, Moses Taylor and Cesar J. Navarro
18th Wing Public Affairs

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