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5th Air Force

Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 8th OG provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with continuous and unrivaled air, space and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, taxis down the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 8th Operations Group is the backbone of the 8th Fighter Wing, providing the aircrews who fly the wing's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th Fighter Squadron prepare to take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons specialize in airspace control, with force application roles including counter-air, strategic attack, air interdiction and close air support missions, in all weather, day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 8th OG provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with continuous and unrivaled air, space and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th Fighter Squadron are parked at the end of the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 8th OG provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with continuous and unrivaled air, space and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron prepares to take off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 8th Operations Group is the backbone of the 8th Fighter Wing, providing the aircrews who fly the wing's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. An F-16 can conduct counter-air, air interdiction, close air support and forward air controller missions at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

Published May 19, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --