A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, flies behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, July 1, 2026. The 85th TES supported the arrival of the F-15EX to Kadena, reinforcing the U.S. commitment to regional deterrence and defense under the U.S.-Japan alliance while ensuring the base remains ready to respond rapidly to emerging threats across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 06.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 23:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9801189 |
| VIRIN: | 260701-F-BX586-1148 |
| Resolution: | 5223x3475 |
| Size: | 5.87 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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