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Soaring Eagles at Southern Beach

Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members, assigned to the 204th Tactical Fighter Squadron, conduct pre-flight inspections in support of exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2024. Bilateral training exercises like Southern Beach help ensure allies are able to come together and effectively respond to demanding scenarios in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Soaring Eagles at Southern Beach

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot, assigned to the 204th Tactical Fighter Squadron, signals to the ground crew during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2024. Southern Beach is a JASDF and U.S. bilateral training effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Soaring Eagles at Southern Beach

Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members, assigned to the 204th Tactical Fighter Squadron, conduct pre-flight inspections in support of exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2024. Southern Beach is a JASDF and U.S. bilateral training effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members carefully move munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This year's iteration of exercise CAPEX focused on coalition interoperability by integrating Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF personnel, demonstrating the abilities of international partners working together to generate combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members construct munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This iteration of CAPEX was the first iteration held at Misawa Air Base since 1993 and the first iteration ever to be conducted alongside two partner nations in support of the Department of the Air Force’s modernization for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members work side by side to build munitions during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Participating members practiced building bombs in both a home station and an expeditionary environment, showcasing Agile Combat Employment concepts designed to elevate Pacific Air Forces and partners’ adaptability for great power competition throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members work side by side to build munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. CAPEX provided participants with realistic readiness training in an around-the-clock combat air power production scenario, ensuring Pacific Air Forces and its allies remain prepared to defend a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Exercises like CAPEX allow U.S. Air Force members to exchange mission knowledge and skills with partner nations, building adaptable interoperability in the event of contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This year's iteration of exercise CAPEX demonstrated coalition interoperability by integrating Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF personnel, as part of the Department of the Air Force’s modernization for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Exercises like CAPEX enable Pacific Air Forces personnel to test various unit readiness capabilities alongside allies and partners, strengthening interoperability and adaptability for Agile Combat Employment strategies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

A U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team carries a live AIM-9 Sidewinder missile back to a munitions trailer after conducting an F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons load during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The CAPEX exercise emphasized mission readiness and interoperability among Pacific Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force munitions specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Streetman, Staff Sgt. Seon Dodson and Airman 1st Class Victor Lephart, 14th Fighter Generation weapons load team, secure a live AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The exercise involved multiple units across Pacific Air Forces working together with Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense members, building the capabilities of mission ready Airmen responsible for defending a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members secure an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an MJ-1 lift truck during an F-16 Fighting Falcon live weapons load during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The exercise, involving multiple Pacific Air Forces units, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, focused on the three nations’ weapon specialists conducting around-the-clock combat air power to enhance mission readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two

A Japan Ground Self-Defense paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne brigade descends after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19 ,2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct a high altitude - low opening jump from an U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)