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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, poses for a picture after landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 24, 2025. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena is a pivotal hub for Agile Combat Employment, which allows units to project combat power in concert with U.S. allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)