E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Hernandez, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron pilot, prepares for takeoff, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

Crew members from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron board an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system before takeoff, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With its surveillance and reconnaissance mission, the AWACS aircraft from the 961st AACS provides visibility of virtually everything in the air allowing Kadena and other Air Force assets to project superior force for any operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from Kadena on a daily basis to help maintain strategic access and freedom of movement across all domains, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AWACS aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricardo Huerta, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AWACS aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena in support of mission

Published Nov. 10, 2015
By Naoto Anazawa
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Hernandez, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron pilot, prepares for takeoff, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission