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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall greets a Kadena Airman during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. While here, Kendall discussed key base issues, observed a Wing ACE exercise, “Shogun Shield,” and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena’s Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes)

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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Carroll, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. ACE provides the U.S. and its allies the ability to quickly mobilize aircraft from large, centralized hubs to networks of decentralized spoke locations which increases survivability and projects air power from multiple forward operating locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes)

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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

A Kadena Airman briefs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall on the agile combat employment capabilities of Kadena Air Base, Japan, during their visit, April 6, 2024. With an enhanced focus on ACE and readiness, the key leaders emphasized the importance of innovation and creativity to adapt to any threats to national stability and the security of our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

A Kadena Airman briefs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi, on the agile combat employment capabilities of Kadena Air Base, Japan, during their visit, April 6, 2024. With an enhanced focus on ACE and readiness, the key leaders emphasized the importance of innovation and creativity to adapt to any threats to national stability and the security of our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi speaks to Airmen during an all-call on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 4, 2024. During the all-call, leadership spoke about Andersen’s readiness and proximity to near-peer adversaries, while hearing and responding to Airmen concerns about quality life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Perkins)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks to Airmen during an all-call on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 4, 2024. During the all-call, leadership spoke about Andersen’s readiness and proximity to near-peer adversaries, while hearing and responding to Airmen concerns about quality life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Perkins)

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U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi meet with Capt. Matthew Jacobs, Tinian officer in charge of the 513th Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineers Squadron, who shows the map of the airfield on Tinan, April 4, 2024. While in Tinian, leadership gained first-hand knowledge of how the 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Group is implementing change to further agile combat employment and how relationships with neighboring islands are paramount to the Air Force’s future success in Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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The Honorable Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan, Edwin P. Aldan gives U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin a gift to welcome him to the island of Tinian, April 4, 2024. While in Tinian, leadership gained first-hand knowledge of how the 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Group has been working with the Tinian government for implementing change to further agile combat employment and how relationships with neighboring islands are paramount to the Air Force’s future success in Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi meet Airmen from the 513th Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineers Squadron who have been working to revitalize the airfield on the island of Tinian, April 4, 2024. While in Tinian, leadership gained first-hand knowledge of how the 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Group is implementing change to further agile combat employment and how relationships with neighboring islands are paramount to the Air Force’s future success in Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

An Omega KDC-10 commercial air-to-air refueler flies alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana over the Pacific Ocean after successfully providing air-to-air refueling to the B-52 for the first time, March 10, 2024. Leveraging the capability of commercial air-to-air refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to increase warfighter readiness in the priority theater and around the globe. The KDC-10 transited from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam completing four successful, safe contacts with the B-52 and a U.S. Air Force MC-130J. (Courtesy Photo)

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Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

An Omega KDC-10 commercial air-to-air refueler prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana for the first time, March 10, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean. Leveraging the capability of commercial air-to-air refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to increase warfighter readiness in the priority theater and around the globe. The KDC-10 transited from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam completing four successful, safe contacts with the B-52 and a U.S. Air Force MC-130J. (Courtesy Photo)

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Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

An Omega KDC-10 commercial air-to-air refueler prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana for the first time, March 10, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean. Leveraging the capability of commercial air-to-air refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to increase warfighter readiness in the priority theater and around the globe. The KDC-10 transited from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam completing four successful, safe contacts with the B-52 and a U.S. Air Force MC-130J. (Courtesy Photo)

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Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana approaches an Omega KDC-10 commercial air-to-air refueler over the Pacific Ocean to receive fuel for the first time, March 10, 2024. Leveraging the capability of commercial air-to-air refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to increase warfighter readiness in the priority theater and around the globe. The KDC-10 transited from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam completing four successful, safe contacts with the B-52 and a U.S. Air Force MC-130J. (Courtesy Photo)

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Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana approaches an Omega KDC-10 commercial air-to-air refueler over the Pacific Ocean to receive fuel for the first time, March 10, 2024. Leveraging the capability of commercial air-to-air refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to increase warfighter readiness in the priority theater and around the globe. The KDC-10 transited from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam completing four successful, safe contacts with the B-52 and a U.S. Air Force MC-130J. (Courtesy Photo)

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Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

An Omega KDC-10 commercial air-to-air refueler prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana for the first time, March 10, 2024 over the Pacific Ocean. Leveraging the capability of commercial air-to-air refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to increase warfighter readiness in the priority theater and around the globe. The KDC-10 transited from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam completing four successful, safe contacts with the B-52 and a U.S. Air Force MC-130J. (Courtesy Photo)

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Omega KDC-10 completes first B-52, MC-130J refueling over Pacific Ocean

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan approaches an Omega KDC-10 commercial air-to-air refueler over the Pacific Ocean to receive fuel over for the first time, March 10, 2024. Leveraging the capability of commercial air-to-air refueling allows the U.S. Air Force to increase warfighter readiness in the priority theater and around the globe. The KDC-10 transited from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam completing four successful, safe contacts with the MC-130J and a U.S. Air Force B-52. (Courtesy Photo)

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B-52s return home from Diego Garcia during Bomber Task Force deployment

B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, are prepped to return home from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, April 3, 2024. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our Allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

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B-52s return home from Diego Garcia during Bomber Task Force deployment

Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to return home from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, April 3, 2024. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, 19th and 199th FS Raptors will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth generation fighters, and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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Raptors arrive to the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2024. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, 19th and 199th FS Raptors will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth generation fighters, and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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