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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members carefully move munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This year's iteration of exercise CAPEX focused on coalition interoperability by integrating Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF personnel, demonstrating the abilities of international partners working together to generate combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members construct munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This iteration of CAPEX was the first iteration held at Misawa Air Base since 1993 and the first iteration ever to be conducted alongside two partner nations in support of the Department of the Air Force’s modernization for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members work side by side to build munitions during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Participating members practiced building bombs in both a home station and an expeditionary environment, showcasing Agile Combat Employment concepts designed to elevate Pacific Air Forces and partners’ adaptability for great power competition throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members work side by side to build munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. CAPEX provided participants with realistic readiness training in an around-the-clock combat air power production scenario, ensuring Pacific Air Forces and its allies remain prepared to defend a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Exercises like CAPEX allow U.S. Air Force members to exchange mission knowledge and skills with partner nations, building adaptable interoperability in the event of contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This year's iteration of exercise CAPEX demonstrated coalition interoperability by integrating Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF personnel, as part of the Department of the Air Force’s modernization for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Exercises like CAPEX enable Pacific Air Forces personnel to test various unit readiness capabilities alongside allies and partners, strengthening interoperability and adaptability for Agile Combat Employment strategies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

A U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team carries a live AIM-9 Sidewinder missile back to a munitions trailer after conducting an F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons load during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The CAPEX exercise emphasized mission readiness and interoperability among Pacific Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force munitions specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Streetman, Staff Sgt. Seon Dodson and Airman 1st Class Victor Lephart, 14th Fighter Generation weapons load team, secure a live AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The exercise involved multiple units across Pacific Air Forces working together with Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense members, building the capabilities of mission ready Airmen responsible for defending a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members secure an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an MJ-1 lift truck during an F-16 Fighting Falcon live weapons load during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The exercise, involving multiple Pacific Air Forces units, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, focused on the three nations’ weapon specialists conducting around-the-clock combat air power to enhance mission readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2, flies to Hokkaido Port during bilateral exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2016. The fundamental role of U.S. forces in Japan is to deter aggression and maintain peace and security in the region and is an essential component of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Wyer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Inbound Cargo, accepts the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award plaque from Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, JAAGA president, during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. The award recognizes members for their significant and recognizable contributions to the U.S. and Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Wyer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Inbound Cargo, accepts the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award certificate from Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, JAAGA president, during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. The award recognizes members for their significant and recognizable contributions to the U.S. and Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Wyer and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Sgt. Seiji Abe, both 2022 Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Alliance Award recipients, pose for a photo with Misawa Air Base leaders and JAAGA members during a recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. This ceremony marked the first time in three years that the JAAGA was able to recognize the JAAGA Award recipients in person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, distributes boxes of cookies to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members at the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Volunteers baked more than 21,000 cookies for unaccompanied service members of the U.S. military and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

The Cookie Caper committee festively display boxes of cookies during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Volunteers baked more than 21,000 cookies for unaccompanied service members of the U.S. military and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

Brianna Gray, Cookie Caper chairperson, stands as Japan Air Self-Defense Force member applaud in appreciation of her coordination of annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Volunteers baked more than 21,000 cookies for unaccompanied service members of the U.S. military and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

A U.S. Air Force Airman loads a vehicle with boxes of bagged cookies during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Airmen package cookies for delivery during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing Command Chief Yuichiro Narazaki, pose for a photo with JASDF members at the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Volunteers baked more than 21,000 cookies for unaccompanied service members of the U.S. military and JASDF.
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