27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena

A U.S. F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily deploying aircraft to maintain deterrence capabilities and added flexibility in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena

U.S. F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron taxi away from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily deploying aircraft to maintain deterrence capabilities and added flexibility in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena

U.S. F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron taxi away from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 27th FS will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, fourth generation fighters, and fifth generation fighter assets at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena

A U.S. F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 27th FS will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, fourth generation fighters, and fifth generation fighter assets at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena

Published April 29, 2024
By Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker
18th Wing PA

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A U.S. F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily deploying aircraft to maintain deterrence capabilities and added flexibility in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)