Six F-15Cs from Kadena AB, Japan, flew to Komatsu AB, Japan, for a week of deployment cooperation training with the Japan Air Self Defense Force. During the aviation training relocation, which began Dec. 7, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15s will practice integrated operations with two JASDF F-15 units—the 303th Tactical Fighter Squadron and 306th TFS—in an effort to enhance readiness and exchanging knowledge, according to Kadena’s Dec. 8 release. “We are very excited about working and integrating with the Japan Air Self Defense Force here . . . and exchanging lessons learned and tactics,” said USAF Lt. Col. Morris Fontenot, 67th FS commander.
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
