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44th FS Vampire Bats Fly at Dusk

photos by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy

The 44th Fighter Squadron train for night flying at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Kadena Airmen regularly train to maintain their capability to provide unrivaled air power in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron awaits clearance to take off for a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Kadena Airmen regularly train to maintain their capability to provide unrivaled air power in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
An F-15C assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis to the end of the runway prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Kadena Airmen regularly train to maintain their capability to provide unrivaled air power in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron performs pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. This routine training mission ensured Kadena’s continued readiness to deliver air superiority for the defense of Japan and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Col. Jim ‘Comet’ Halley flies Fini flight at the 104th Fighter Wing

 Photos by Master Sgt. Lindsey S. Watson

Col. Jim ‘Comet’ Halley flew the final flight of his 34 year career in an F-15C at the 104th Fighter Wing. Halley served at the 104FW as an A-10 crew chief, A-10 pilot, and as an F-15C pilot. Halley’s fini flight included four 104FW F-15Cs and two A-10s from the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Congratulations on achieving this great milestone and impressive career!

Col. Jim ‘Comet’ Halley flew the final flight of his 34 year career in an F-15C at the 104th Fighter Wing. Halley served at the 104FW as an A-10 crew chief, A-10 pilot, and as an F-15C pilot. Halley’s fini flight included four 104FW F-15Cs and two A-10s from the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana. (U.S Air National Guard Photos by Master Sgt. Lindsey S. Watson)
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67th Fighter Squadron deploys to Chitose AB, Japan

(photos by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

67th Fighter Squadron “Fighting Cocks” deployed to Chitose Air Base, Chitose, Japan in support of a bilateral Air Relocation Training event. ATR events enable bilateral training opportunities and increase interoperability in support of the U.S.-Japan security alliance

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493rd FS “Grim Reapers” Loose their First F-15s

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Farewell to the King. the first 493rd Fighter Squadron-15 Eagle to leave RAF lakenheath as the squadron is getting ready to receive the F-35’s at RAF lakenheath. “The King” will continue to fly with the Massachusetts ANG at Barnes IAP.

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48th FW Liberty Wing ACE IOC

Congratulations to the Liberty Wing for having achieved initial operational capability to execute #Agilecombat deployments

video made by the 48th FW/PA