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5th Air Force

USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle conducts aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing flies over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15DJ Eagle flies alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical 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 Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical 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 Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15DJ Eagle departs for bilateral training with U.S. Air Force aircraft after conducting aerial refueling over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Joint training operations enhance interoperability and readiness in deterring aggression, furthering the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Thomson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts aerial refueling over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing flies over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing fly over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical 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 Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15DJ Eagle awaits aerial refueling before conducting bilateral training with U.S. Air Force aircraft over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Joint training operations enhance interoperability and readiness in deterring aggression, furthering the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical 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 Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

Published Oct. 20, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle conducts aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)