USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s fly in formation over the Sea of Japan, July 12, 2023. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s fly in formation over the Sea of Japan, July 12, 2023. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific alongside our Japanese Allies, together acting as the cornerstone of regional security and presenting an ironclad defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s fly in formation over the Sea of Japan, July 12, 2023. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is built on shared interests, values and a commitment to freedom and human rights; the Alliance is strong and focused on enhancing a security architecture of regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles position to enter a formation over the Sea of Japan, July 12, 2023. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is built on shared interests, values and a commitment to freedom and human rights; the Alliance is strong and focused on enhancing a security architecture of regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over Japan, July 12, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea, July 12, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron flies over Japan, July 12, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron flies over Japan, July 12, 2023. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron flies over the East China Sea, July 12, 2023. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific alongside our Japanese Allies, together acting as the cornerstone of regional security and presenting an ironclad defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron flies over Japan, July 12, 2023. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific alongside our Japanese Allies, together acting as the cornerstone of regional security and presenting an ironclad defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the East China Sea, July 12, 2023. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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USAF, JASDF demonstrate Pacific partnership

Published July 13, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s fly in formation over the Sea of Japan, July 12, 2023. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)