Three rotations of maintainers from Kadena Air Base, Japan are spending 60 days each at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. this year accomplishing their F-15 proficiency training as well as training on the 142nd Wing's F-15EX. This training is highly valuable to these Airmen as Kadena AB is slated to receive their own F-15EXs in 2026.
Interview: Master Sgt. Benjamin Alesse, Production Superintendent, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan More