A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 44th Fighter Squadron goes through a preflight checklist before takeoff during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Over 6,000 Airmen participated in the two-week exercise, a standard procedure for U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to maintain readiness in support of U.S. interests, the defense of Japan, and peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxi on a runway during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxi on a runway during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. This two-week exercise simulates contingency operations, giving Airmen the opportunity to practice building airpower from the ground up and delivering decisive air and cyberspace capabilities necessary to compete, deter and win in a high-end fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxis after landing at the Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 9, 2022. TLP has become the focal point for NATO’s Allied Air Forces tactical training and development of knowledge and leadership skills, necessary to face today’s air tactical challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilots assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, step prior to takeoff during the Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 12, 2022. TLP has become the focal point for NATO’s Allied Air Forces tactical training and development of knowledge and leadership skills, necessary to face today’s air tactical challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle maintainer assists pilots, both assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, exit their aircraft after landing at the Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 9, 2022. The Liberty Wing’s F-15s were the first foreign aircraft to arrive in Spain for the two-week NATO course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)
A 67th Fighter Squadron Exercise Pitch Black 2022 patch is displayed during PB22 Open Day at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 27, 2022. PB22 is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries’ air operations. This year, 17 nations are participating in PB22, and is scheduled from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
Eagles assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron sit on the parking ramp in preparation for Pitch Black 2022 night missions at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Aug. 31, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Katie Mueller)
Eagles assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron sit on the parking ramp in preparation for Pitch Black 2022 night missions at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Aug. 31, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Katie Mueller)
U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, prepares to start the engine of an F-15 Eagle in preperation for a flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aug. 15, 2022. The 173rd Fighter Wing spent two weeks flying and training with the F/A-18s from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) and the F-35s from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 (VFMAT-502). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Burkett, 173rd Fighter Wing, observes preflight operations at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aug. 15, 2022. The 173rd Fighter Wing spent two weeks flying and training with the F/A-18s from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) and the F-35s from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 (VFMAT-502). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)
U.S. Air Force Major Thomas McGee, 173rd Fighter Wing F-15 instructor pilot, preflights his aircraft in preperation for a flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aug. 15, 2022. The 173rd Fighter Wing spent two weeks flying and training with the F/A-18s from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) and the F-35s from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 (VFMAT-502). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jade Moore, 492nd Air Maintenance Unit avionics, prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle for take-off at Łask Air Base, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding efforts, Aug. 9, 2022. Air Shielding is a purely defensive mission designed to shield and protect allied territory and populations, and a key component of NATO’s deterrence and defense posture. (U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sergeant Danielle Sukhlall)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jade Moore, 492nd Air Maintenance Unit avionics, prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle for take-off at Łask Air Base, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding efforts, Aug. 9, 2022. Air Shielding is a purely defensive mission designed to shield and protect allied territory and populations, and a key component of NATO’s deterrence and defense posture. (U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sergeant Danielle Sukhlall)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Adam Gill, 492nd Air Maintenance Unit fuel systems maintenance, prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle for take-off at Łask Air Base, Poland, to support NATO Air
Shielding efforts, Aug. 9, 2022. Air Shielding is a purely defensive mission designed to shield and protect allied territory and populations, and a key component of NATO’s deterrence and defense posture.(U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sergeant Danielle Sukhlall)
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