Air Force Maj. Daniel Ha and Capt. Jessica Wallander, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, run through the pre-flight checklist prior to a refueling flight in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies are able to come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios.

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