Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members disembark a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19th, 2023. This trilateral event helped improve combat training and readiness and interoperability between JASDF, RAAF and U.S. Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jarem Tano, 390th Intelligence Squadron Strategic Analyst officer, translates the capabilities of the RC-135 Rivet Joint Aircraft to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19th, 2023. Tano assisted in translating through the day to help JASDF members learn more about the mission and the 18th wing's capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jarem Tano, left, 390th Intelligence Squadron Strategic Analyst officer, translates the capabilities of the RC-135 Rivet Joint Aircraft to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19th, 2023. Tano assisted in translating through the day to help JASDF members learn more about the mission and the 18th wing's capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Baker, 390th Intelligence Squadron Airborne mission supervisor, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force members on the mission capabilities of the RC-135 Rivet Joint Aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19th, 2023. Baker met with JASDF members to share more about the mission and the Wing's capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

Flight crews from the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Air Force stand together at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19th, 2023. USAF, JASDF and RAAF members refined in-flight communications procedures and established threat warning channels to ensure each nation is ready to provide mutual support during on-going operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Fergus Dunne, discusses airborne air control tactics and procedures at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19th, 2023. During the event, Pacific Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF participants went over various training and defense capabilities. The event ended with each ally having a better understanding of their training ethics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kazunori Saito, Commander, Central Air Defense Control Group, Central Aircraft Control and Warning Wing discusses airborne air control tactics and procedures at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19th, 2023. Pacific Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF leadership went over various training and defense capabilities. The event ended with each ally having a better understanding of their training ethics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

Published Sept. 26, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

Flight crews from the Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19, 2023. USAF, JASDF and RAAF members refined in-flight communications procedures and established threat warning channels to ensure each nation is ready to provide mutual support during on-going operations in the Pacific.