A Air Force F-22A Raptor, assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, takes off during a temporary deployment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. The transition to more modern aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the Air Force’s continued commitment to enhancing posture and building on the strong foundation of the alliance. ( Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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