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A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off during a base-wide readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2025. The transition to more modern aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the U.S. Air Force’s continued commitment to enhancing posture and building on the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)