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67th FGS activates at Kadena and bids final farewell to F-15C

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle takes off after the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron activation ceremony for its final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. The FGS construct places more emphasis on leadership in the maintenance enterprise at the tactical level of execution, allowing for advanced ability to tailor advocacy, policy and execution at the lowest level required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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JASDF PJs visit Yokota for CV-22 familiarization tour

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing conducts a static display tour to Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescue jumpers assigned to the Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2025, during a familiarization tour. The purpose of the visit was to enhance their mission understanding and reinforce the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance through direct engagement. The JASDF KARS conducts airborne search and rescue operations using the UH-60J Black Hawk to support mission-critical recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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JASDF PJs visit Yokota for CV-22 familiarization tour

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing conducts a static display tour to Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescue jumpers assigned to the Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2025, during a familiarization tour. The purpose of the visit was to enhance their mission understanding and reinforce the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance through direct engagement. The JASDF KARS conducts airborne search and rescue operations using the UH-60J Black Hawk to support mission-critical recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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JASDF PJs visit Yokota for CV-22 familiarization tour

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Hiroki Kumasaka, JASDF Air Defense Command senior enlisted advisor, greets with U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jesse Heckart, 353rd Special Operations Wing senior enlisted leader, during a CV-22 Osprey familiarization tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2025. JASDF pararescue jumpers assigned to the Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron visited for a CV-22 familiarization tour to enhance their mission understanding and reinforce the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance through direct engagement. The JASDF KARS conducts airborne search and rescue operations using the UH-60J Black Hawk to support mission-critical recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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250319-F-NU460-1010

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of the Beverly Sunrise 25-03 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2025. Routine training reinforces a pilot’s proficiency, enhancing their ability to execute precise combat operations while ensuring they remain prepared to deter aggression, protect U.S. and allied interests, and respond swiftly to emerging threats in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250319-F-NU460-1063

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron, takes off in support of the Beverly Sunrise 25-03 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2025. Consistent training allows F-16 pilots to maintain peak proficiency, adapt to evolving threats, and execute missions with precision. By honing their combat skills, they enhance their ability to deter adversaries, support allied operations, and uphold security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250319-F-NU460-1054

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron, takes off in support of Beverly Sunrise 25-03 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2025. Pilots train to operate in contested environments, sharpening their ability to project decisive airpower and defend U.S. and allied interests, aligning with the Department of Defense’s focus on strengthening warfighter capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250319-F-NU460-1131

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of Beverly Sunrise 25-03 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deliver rapid and decisive airpower enhances deterrence by demonstrating combat readiness, while reassuring allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, a region critical to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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The watchful eye of Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron monitor an RC-135 Rivet Joint’s engines before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Airmen examined the deeper sections of the engine and verified that all the blades are rotating properly before a flight to ensure the safety and the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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The watchful eye of Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, enters an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Merritt conducted maintenance inside the RC-135 to ensure systems continue to have high quality signals to ensure mission success and provide intelligence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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The watchful eye of Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, installs a solid state drive into an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Merritt conducted maintenance inside the RC-135 to ensure systems continue to have high quality signals to ensure mission success and provide intelligence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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The watchful eye of Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew Eley, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, prepares to marshal an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The U.S. Air Force deploys cutting edge capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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The watchful eye of Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron remove an external power cart cord from an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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The watchful eye of Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron conduct a foreign object debris walk prior to an RC-135 Rivet Joint flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The FOD walk is critical to ensuring no object, particle, substance, debris or agent from the event could create a hazard to aircraft, equipment, cargo or personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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The watchful eye of Kadena

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Japan launch First Bilateral Space Effort

A joint delegation of U.S. and Japanese military and civilian representatives watch as a U.S. space domain awareness payload hosted on Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite 6 (QZS-6) successfully launched on a Japanese H-3 launch vehicle from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) on February 3, 2025. This is the first bilateral U.S.-Japan cooperative space effort focused on national security, and the first of two launches as part of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Hosted Payload (QZSS-HP). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)
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Space Force-Japan Senior Enlisted Leader

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241220-F-BT644-1192

A Fussa police officer leads participants during the Fussa joint safety patrol event in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 20, 2024. The event showcased the collaborative efforts of U.S. service members and local authorities to promote safety and foster strong community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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241220-F-BT644-1190

Participants in the Fussa joint safety patrol, including U.S. service members, Fussa police, and local leaders, walk through the streets of Fussa, Japan, Dec. 20, 2024. The joint patrol aimed to enhance safety and build stronger relationships between the U.S. military and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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241220-F-BT644-1188

Ikuo Kato, Fussa City mayor and U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and members of the Fussa community, including Fussa police officials, applaud during the opening remarks for the joint safety patrol in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 22, 2024. The event emphasized cooperation and mutual commitment to community safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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