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Gear up for action: Supporting air crew operations

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Tyler Goeke, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system officer, adjusts his PCU 15P harness before taking off for a Bomber Task Force mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. The BTF mission provides opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners in joint and combined operations to discourage aggression and maintain peace and stability in the region and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

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Gear up for action: Supporting air crew operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric DeLaMater, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment supervisor, checks the serial numbers for each combat survivor evader locator system radio and performs GPS fixes before the aircrew takes off for a Bomber Task Force mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Bomber Task Force missions conducted by USSTRATCOM help ensure global security by proving the ability to show deterrence in various locations, while also enhancing the military readiness of allied and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron and participating in Seventh Air Force’s Super Squadron test park next to each other on the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 19, 2025. Seventh Air Force will establish a second Super Squadron at Osan as part of Phase II for the test in October 2025 (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten).

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, KC-134 Stratotanker instructor boom operator, follows the checklist for stowing the boom during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edrik Gaisoa, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, left, and Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th ARS KC-135 instructor boom operator, observe the approach of an aircraft during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Rossillon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, reviews a checklist during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. During FF25-1, U.S. service members from across the Pacific theater trained alongside ROKAF personnel, enhancing interoperability and mission readiness in a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The EA-18 is assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 141, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dimagio Carey)

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State of Hawaiʻi representatives and DoD personnel look out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, during a mission off the coast of the state of Hawaiʻi, April 17, 2025. The flight showcased the importance of the Air Force and Space Force mission in Hawaiʻi and its critical role to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Dawn Chang, Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Chairwoman, left, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, during a flight on a C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, during a mission off the coast of the state of Hawaiʻi, April 17, 2025. The flight showcased the importance of the Air Force and Space Force mission in Hawaiʻi and its critical role to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Dawn Chang, Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Chairwoman, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, during a flight on a C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, during a mission off the coast of the state of Hawaiʻi, April 17, 2025. The flight showcased the importance of the Air Force and Space Force mission in Hawaiʻi and its critical role to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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State of Hawaiʻi representatives and DoD personnel pose for a photo after a flight on a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 17, 2025. The flight showcased the importance of the Air Force and Space Force mission in Hawaiʻi and its critical role to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and operate with allies and partners in joint and coalition exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

B-1B Lancers assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, fly over Misawa Air Base, Japan, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. USSTRATCOM Bomber Task Force missions help maintain global stability and security by demonstrating the ability to operate in different environments and locations while building Ally and partner military capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Collins, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, marshals a B-1B Lancer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber Task Force deployments contribute to integrated deterrence by showcasing conventional and nuclear capabilities, signaling U.S. strength and resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Stillwell, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander exits a B-1B Lancer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. U.S. Air Force Bomber Task Forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with Allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct strategic assets across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Byles, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs post-flight maintenance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Strategic bomber task force missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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Balikatan 25: 317th AW delivers varsity airlift to the Indo-Pacific

Pilots with the 39th Airlift Squadron step to a C-130J Super Hercules equipped with external fuel tanks ahead of a Max Endurance Operation enroute to support Exercise Balikatan 25 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Balikatan 25: 317th AW delivers varsity airlift to the Indo-Pacific

Airmen with the 317th Airlift Wing prepare for a Max Endurance Operation outside a C-130J Super Hercules equipped with external fuel tanks enroute to support Exercise Balikatan 25 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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