A pilot assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, climbs into the cockpit of a Air Force F-22A Raptor on Kadena Air Base, Dec. 16, 2022. The deployment of newer and more advanced aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the Department of Defense's continued commitment to enhancing posture while building on the strong foundation of the alliance with Japan. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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