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Seventh Air Force

Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

Two U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning IIs, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, and two U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles, assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan fly over U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. Kadena Air Base participated in LSGE 21, which allows the U.S. to train with allies and partners to improve shared understanding, trust, and interoperability on security challenges impacting all nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

A U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. U.S. Joint Forces routinely operate across the region, maintaining the necessary readiness, flexibility, and agility to respond to the changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Reinaldo Brown, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. LSGE 21 participants have the opportunity to further enhance their capability and proficiency to respond to shared challenges as part of a joint or combined effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

A U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. Kadena Air Base participated in LSGE 21, which is a Department of Defense exercise conducted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Reinaldo Brown, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean Aug. 24, 2021. U.S. Joint Forces routinely operate across the region, maintaining the necessary readiness, flexibility and agility to respond to the changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. U.S. Joint Forces routinely operate across the region, maintaining the necessary readiness, flexibility and agility to respond to the changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Reinaldo Brown, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. The U.S. Joint Forces remains ready to respond to the full spectrum of conflict and disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

A U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. U.S. Joint Forces routinely operate across the region, maintaining the necessary readiness, flexibility and agility to respond to the changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

A U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. Kadena Air Base participated in LSGE 21, which is a Department of Defense exercise conducted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

A U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 211 F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan during a Large Scale Global Exercise 21 mission over the western Pacific Ocean, Aug. 24, 2021. U.S. Joint Forces routinely operate across the region, maintaining the necessary readiness, flexibility and agility to respond to the changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Kadena participates in Large Scale Global Exercise with U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

Published Aug. 31, 2021
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs