Wolf Pack maintainers, logisticians keep jets fueled for the fight

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Eric Pak, a forward air controller officer with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observes the landing zone of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J Chinook during joint terminal attack controller training at Irisuna Island, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2023. The training tested U.S. and Japanese service members’ ability to enhance and sustain tactics and procedures for terminal control of fires. 5th ANGLICO provides the Marine Air Ground Task Force Commander with a liaison capability to plan, coordinate, employ, and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied, and coalition forces. Pak is a native of Los Angeles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Wallace)

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A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade aims at his target during the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year's Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade descend to a drop zone during the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The New Year's Jump not only brought together U.S. and Japanese forces, but also created a platform for international allies and partners to collaborate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade (AB) jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Hosted by the JGSDF 1st AB, the event showcased the prowess of airborne forces, fostering interoperability and shared understanding within the joint airborne community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade demonstrate combat techniques during the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The event served as a live demonstration of rapid insertion capabilities, highlighting the agility and readiness of airborne forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade conduct a simulated reconnaissance during the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The New Year's Jump not only brought together U.S. and Japanese forces, but also created a platform for international allies and partners to collaborate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Senior Airman Robert Klassen attaches a fuel hose to refuel the aircraft during a routine hot pit refueling.

Wolf Pack maintainers, logisticians keep jets fueled for the fight

Senior Airman Collin Johnson performs maintenance procedures on an F-16.

Wolf Pack maintainers, logisticians keep jets fueled for the fight

A member of the 80th Fighter Generation Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon for hot pit refueling.

Wolf Pack maintainers, logisticians keep jets fueled for the fight

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons arrive at Kunsan Air Base.

Wolf Pack maintainers, logisticians keep jets fueled for the fight

Ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force , Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. CSG-1 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah M. Williams)

Japan, Republic of Korea, U.S. Navies Partner in Trilateral Maritime Exercise

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG-991) from the Republic of Korea Navy, the Kongo-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongo (DDG-173) from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, Republic of Korea, and U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl)

Japan, Republic of Korea, U.S. Navies Partner in Trilateral Maritime Exercise

From right to left, the Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG-991) from the Republic of Korea Navy, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, Republic of Korea, and U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl)

Japan, Republic of Korea, U.S. Navies Partner in Trilateral Maritime Exercise

A visitor disposes of his “kadomatsu,” a pine tree stalk displayed at the entrance of one’s home, by tossing it in a fire as part of the “Dondo Yaki” ceremony held Jan. 14 at Kanigasawa Park near Camp Zama, Japan. Also seen are visitors roasting “dango,” small dumplings made of sticky rice, which they eat to bring good health in the New Year.

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A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts joint operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the critical role mobility forces have in projecting the joint force anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)

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Wolf Pack maintainers, logisticians keep jets fueled for the fight

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - Senior Airman Robert Klassen, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon aerospace propulsion journeyman, attaches a fuel hose to refuel the aircraft during a routine hot pit refueling at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 17, 2024. Hot pit refueling is a procedure where aircraft receive fuel while keeping their engines running, allowing the aircraft to return to flight faster by minimizing time spent on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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