Photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson | 18th Wing | 07.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, converses with Okinawan civic leaders after a tour of an F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, July 18, 2025. The visit to the 18th Wing for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners marks a key step in preparing for the......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 07.16.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathew Lighter, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, refuels an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 07.16.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, right, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 07.16.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul McManus, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 07.16.2025
Two U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle IIs assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxi after landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Local units conducted integration and familiarization training with the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)...
Photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson | 18th Wing | 07.16.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conner Geyer, propulsion craftsman assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The 18th Wing remains steadfast in its mission to provide credible combat air power to deter regional aggression, assure allies and partners, and, if necessary,......
Photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson | 18th Wing | 07.16.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S.......
Photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson | 18th Wing | 07.16.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025.This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)...
