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Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing complete post flight checks on four F-15C Eagles at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by temporarily deploying aircraft to maintain deterrence capabilities and added flexibility in a dynamic theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)