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Advanced fighters to deploy to Kadena through phased F-15 withdrawal An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive aerial refueling while flying in support of a bilateral exercise with the Japan Air Self Defense Force over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2022. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies are able to come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios. Starting in November, the Department of Defense will commence a phased withdrawal of F-15 C/D aircraft forward-deployed to Kadena Air Base over the next two years. The U.S. will continue to maintain a steady-state presence at Kadena by deploying newer and more advanced aircraft to backfill the F-15s as they retire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2022, as part of a temporary deployment. For decades, Kadena Air Base has served as the keystone of the Pacific. The base’s strategic position makes it a vital staging location for forces to deter regional adversaries and project U.S. airpower throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

F-22As bring air dominance to Kadena in preparation for phased F U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assignd to the 3rd Wing, taxi into position at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2022. These aircraft will help ensure steady state U.S. Air Force fighter presence at Kadena Air Base through the phased withdrawal of the F-15C/D Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

Team Kadena bids F-15 Eagle farewell as phased withdrawal begins 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)

Team Kadena bids F-15 Eagles farewell as phased withdrawal begins A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. As part of its modernization plan, the U.S. Air Force is retiring its aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagle aircraft that have been in service for more than four decades. The Department of Defense will continue to maintain a steady-state fighter presence at Kadena by temporarily deploying newer and more advanced aircraft to backfill the F-15s as they retrograde to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)

Falcons join Raptors and Eagles at KAB A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. The diverse array of fighters, alongside joint and allied forces strengthen operational readiness to defend Japan while ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific through a robust presence of dynamic fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

Lightning IIs arrive at Kadena to maintain advanced fighter presence A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing at Eilson Air Force Base, Alaska, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2023. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

Strike Eagles join Lightning II’s at Keystone of the Pacific An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. The Strike Eagle will work in conjunction with F-35A Lightning II aircraft deployed from Eielson Air Force Base and remaining F-15C/D Eagles at Kadena Air Base to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

Additional Strike Eagles arrive to aid Kadena Eagle phased return A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2023. The Strike Eagles arrived from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)