U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons await clearance for their last take-off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. As a part of its modernization plan, the 18th Wing is retiring its aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagles that have been in service for more than four decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline in an F-15C Eagle for the final time at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The departure of the first batch of retiring Eagles is a necessary step in ensuring Team Kadena remains postured to defend Japan and maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline in an F-15C Eagle for the final time at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The departure of the first batch of retiring Eagles is a necessary step in ensuring Team Kadena remains postured to defend Japan and maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
Airman 1st Class Zachary Warren, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares an F-15C Eagle for departure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 18th Wing bid farewell to several aircraft during the first part of the Eagles’ phased withdrawal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepares to marshal an F-15C Eagle onto the taxiway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. As a part of its modernization plan, the 18th Wing is retiring its aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagles that have been in service for more than four decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit salutes an F-15C Eagle pilot as he taxis onto the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 18th Wing bid farewell to several aircraft during the first part of the Eagles’ phased withdrawal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline for the final time at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. As a part of its modernization plan, the 18th Wing is retiring its aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagles that have been in service for more than four decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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