A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, left, and F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, July 1, 2026. The aircraft flew to Kadena Air Base for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners, supporting preparations for the permanent arrival of F-15EX aircraft at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 06.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 23:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9801191 |
| VIRIN: | 260701-F-BX586-1152 |
| Resolution: | 4349x2894 |
| Size: | 3.95 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 3 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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