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Eagles retiring from Kadena AB

Air Force to replace F-15s on Okinawa with more advanced fighters on rotation.

TOKYO — The Air Force will withdraw its two squadrons of F-15 fighters on Okinawa over two years starting Tuesday and replace them with rotational squadrons of more advanced fighters, an Air Force spokeswoman said Friday.

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, takes off on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rhett Isbell)

The Department of Defense “will commence a phased withdrawal” of F-15 C/D Strike Eagles deployed to Kadena Air Base, spokeswoman Ann Stefanek said in an emailed statement provided by Kadena to Stars and Stripes on Friday evening.

Published reports Thursday and Friday said the rotational aircraft will come initially from F-22 squadrons in Alaska.

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44th Fighter Squadron Summer Surge

An F-15C Eagle pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis to the apron after a training sortie in support of surge operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2022. During the surge, the 44th FS flew up to 40 sorties a day, honing air-to-air tactics and advanced combat maneuvers, and strengthening the readiness capabilities needed to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron flies overhead in support of surge operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2022. Surge operations provide aircrew and support personnel the opportunity to train the skills necessary to maintain a ready force, capable of ensuring the collective defense of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron flies overhead in support of surge operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2022. Surge operations are a vital component to the development of aircrew and support personnel, allowing them to build and further improve the skills needed to remain a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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44th Fighter Squadron Night Ops

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)
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67th Fighter Squadron at Pitch Black 2022 part II

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)
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67th Fighter Squadron Flying Ops

Photos by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton

U.S. Air Force Capt. Derek Kear, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, performs visual checks during aircraft launch procedures at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2021. Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
An F-15C Eagle takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
An F-15C Eagle takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021. Kadena aircrews perform bilateral training in a joint environment with regional allies and partners to deter adversaries and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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