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Four Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-2s (left), one B-52H Stratofortress (middle), four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (right), and three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (back) fly in formation during Operation Iron Dagger, Dec. 9, 2021. Operations like Iron Dagger allow military forces to be strategically predictable and operationally unpredictable in the Indo-Pacific Region by developing lethal, agile and resilient force posture and employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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U.S. Air Force B-52 flies with JASDF during Operation Iron Dagger

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai) F-2 aircraft fly alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress during a training event in the Indo-Pacific Region, Dec. 9, 2021. The U.S. Air Force incorporates its allies and partners into Bomber missions to foster an environment of development and readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force B-52 flies with JASDF during Operation Iron Dagger

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai) F-2 aircraft fly alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress during a training event in the Indo-Pacific region, Dec. 9, 2021. The U.S. Air Force consistently trains with allies and partners to build partnership capacity, enhance interoperability, and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force B-52 flies with JASDF during Operation Iron Dagger

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai) F-15 aircraft fly alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress during a training event in the Indo-Pacific region, Dec. 9, 2021. Japan and the U.S. have a long-standing partnership dedicated to enhancing interoperability in an effort to foster a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo)

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US Air Force B-52 Flies with JASDF during Operation IRON DAGGER

Published Dec. 15, 2021
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Four Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-2s (left), one B-52H Stratofortress (middle), four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (right), and three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (back) fly in formation during Operation Iron Dagger, Dec. 9, 2021. Operations like Iron Dagger allow military forces to be strategically predictable and operationally unpredictable in the Indo-Pacific Region by developing lethal, agile and resilient force posture and employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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U.S. Air Force B-52 flies with JASDF during Operation Iron Dagger

U.S. Air Force B-52 flies with JASDF during Operation Iron Dagger

U.S. Air Force B-52 flies with JASDF during Operation Iron Dagger