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Pacific Air Forces

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The 354th Fighter Wing and the Air National Guard’s 168th Wing aircraft line up in formation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2020. The elephant walk was a demonstration of the wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)

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PACAF deploys F-35A's to Japan

Published Dec. 3, 2021
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for a dynamic force employment deployment, December 3, 2021. During the deployment the U.S. Air Force will integrate with U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs from III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force) to strengthen partnerships and enhance joint capabilities, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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