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    F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower [Image 3 of 4]

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    A dark gray military jet fighter is taxiing on a runway at what appears to be a military airbase. The aircraft displays 'OT' tail code markings and a checkered pattern on the tail fin, consistent with U.S. Air Force markings. The airbase is situated near a hillside with lush green vegetation and a white multi-story building visible in the background.

    KADENA AIR BASE, JAPAN

    06.28.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess 

    18th Wing

    A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026. The mission supported the arrival of the F-15EX to Kadena, reinforcing the United States’ enduring commitment to regional deterrence and defense under the U.S.-Japan alliance while ensuring Kadena remains ready to respond rapidly to emerging threats across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 06.30.2026 08:32
    Photo ID: 9782558
    VIRIN: 260628-F-NW722-6060
    Resolution: 4257x2832
    Size: 1.67 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, JP
    Web Views: 127
    Downloads: 17

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    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jet is taxiing or parked on a flight line at what appears to be a military air base. The aircraft bears tail code 'OT' and serial number '185', with a checkered pattern on the tail fins and a squadron patch visible on the fuselage. The setting includes base infrastructure, hangars, and a coastal or lakeside backdrop under partly cloudy skies.
    Three military jet fighters are taxiing in formation on a concrete runway or taxiway at an airbase. The aircraft appear to be F-15 Eagles in a gray paint scheme, viewed from a front-facing perspective. The setting shows a tropical or subtropical environment with green vegetation and hills visible in the background.
    A dark gray military jet fighter is taxiing on a runway at what appears to be a military airbase. The aircraft displays 'OT' tail code markings and a checkered pattern on the tail fin, consistent with U.S. Air Force markings. The airbase is situated near a hillside with lush green vegetation and a white multi-story building visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet with tail code 'OT' and serial number AF20-004 is taxiing on a flight line apron. The aircraft features a two-seat cockpit with visible crew members, a checkered tail pattern, and is carrying external ordnance/fuel stores. A large hangar building and light tower are visible in the background under partly cloudy skies.

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