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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with U.S. military members during a troop engagement at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2025. Hegseth visited military installations in Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and Japan to meet with senior U.S. military and civilian leadership and participate in a series of bilateral meetings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to U.S. military members during a troop engagement at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2025. In Japan, Hegseth met with U.S. and Japanese leaders, coined U.S. military forces during a troop engagement, and participated in a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens as a U.S. Space Force Guardian introduces a fellow Guardian before presenting them with an appreciation coin during a troop talk event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on March 30, 2025. In Japan, Hegseth met with U.S. and Japanese leaders, coined U.S. military forces during a troop engagement, and participated in a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth rewards U.S. Air Force Capt. Ian Velez, 374th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight commander, with an appreciation coin during a troop talk event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2025. Engagements from distinguished visitors are a part of ongoing efforts to strengthen alliances and partnerships toward a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to U.S. military members during a troop engagement at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2025. Hegseth visited military installations in Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and Japan to meet with senior U.S. military and civilian leadership and participate in a series of bilateral meetings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

(Left to right) Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth upon his arrival to Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2025. Hegseth was in the area to speak at the 80th Reunion of Honor ceremony in Iwo Jima, Japan. The event commemorates one of the deadliest battles of World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Emma Quirk)
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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

(Left to right) Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, greet U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth upon his arrival to Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2025. Hegseth was in the area to speak at the 80th Reunion of Honor ceremony in Iwo Jima, Japan. The event commemorates one of the deadliest battles of World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Emma Quirk)
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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

(Left to right) Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, stand on the Yokota Air Base, Japan, flightline awaiting U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrival to the installation March 29, 2025. Hegseth was in the area to speak at the 80th Reunion of Honor ceremony in Iwo Jima, Japan. The event commemorates one of the deadliest battles of World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Emma Quirk)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Sherer, and Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeymen, prepare to replace an emergency canopy release line on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. Egress specialists ensure ejection systems remain functional, directly supporting aircraft readiness and reducing the risk of mission failure due to equipment malfunctions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250327-F-NU460-1050

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeyman, locks a stand in place next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The egress section ensures ejection systems function reliably in emergencies, supporting mission success through aircraft readiness, pilot safety, and operational effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250327-F-VQ736-1059

Ear protection and a safety belt hangs on an aircraft maintenance stand at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. Safety gear is vital to protect personnel from the hazards of ejection systems and explosives, ensuring their safety during maintenance and testing to support the 35th Fighter Wing’s focus on mission readiness, operational excellence and Airmen safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250327-F-VQ736-1085

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Sherer, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeyman, removes and replaces an expired emergency canopy release line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. Keeping equipment updated in egress is essential to the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission as it ensures reliable, effective tools for safe and quick evacuation during emergencies, minimizing risks to life and enhancing mission readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250327-F-NU460-1084

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeyman, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon to replace an emergency canopy release line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The proper functioning of egress components is critical to the safety and effectiveness of ejection systems, ensuring pilots can safely escape in emergencies, minimizing malfunction risks, enhancing pilot survival rates and supporting mission success by maintaining operational readiness in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250327-F-NU460-1110

A box of tools sits on a stand at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. By keeping ejection systems functional, egress specialists directly support aircraft readiness, reducing the risk of mission failure due to equipment malfunctions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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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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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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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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