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Japanese and U.S. Forces Conduct Bilateral Exercise

24-010 | Nov. 1, 2024

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Fighter aircraft fly in formation over ocean

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, four Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2s and four JASDF F-35 Lightning IIs, from Misawa Air Base, fly in formation near the west coast of Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo) (Photo by 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

Military fighter aircraft fly in formation over ocean

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, four Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2s and four JASDF F-35 Lightning IIs, from Misawa Air Base, fly in formation near the west coast of Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo) (Photo by 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan —

U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conducted a bilateral exercise to reaffirm our commitment to respond to any situation in the defense of Japan.

Our shared readiness further strengthens the deterrence and response capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in a critical security environment. USAF F-16s and JASDF F-35s and F-2s flew in formation together over the west coast of Japan on Oct. 31, 2024.

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