Jul 17, 2015  - TIMOR SEA - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Leonard Foy, from New Orleans, wipes down the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian Defence Force personnel to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries' ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai/Released)

 Aug 1, 2015  - PACIFIC OCEAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are en route to conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai/Released)

 Sep 4, 2015  - PACIFIC OCEAN - A "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released

 Sep 5, 2015  -  WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Sept. 5, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, and its embarked carrier air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

 Oct 7, 2015  - Beautiful shot of the VFA-27 CAG Super Hornet near NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - © MICHIO OZAWA)

 Oct 7, 2015  - Beautiful shot of VFA-27 Mace 201 Super Hornet near NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - © MICHIO OZAWA)

 Oct 7, 2015  - Nice shot of VFA-27 202 Super Hornet climbing out of NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - © MICHIO OZAWA)

 Oct 16, 2015  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 flies over the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

 Nov 6, 2015  - EAST CHINA SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released)

 Nov 6, 2015  - EAST CHINA SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released).

 Nov 13, 2015  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - An F/A-18E of the "Royal Maces" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 trains with two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15s during an Integrated Defensive Counter-Air training event. VFA-27 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked on board Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) which is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operation supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo/Released).

 Nov 21, 2015  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

 Nov 21, 2015  -  WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

 Nov 21, 2015  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

 Nov 22, 2015  - WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 flies over the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released)

 2016  - Cover picture for the Hasegawa 1/72 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet "USS Ronald Reagan" Limited Edition model kit.

 Apr 13, 2016  - VFA-27 Royal Mace 214 gear down over NAF Atsugi. [Photo by RJTA Kenny]

 Apr 20, 2016  - VFA-27 Royal Mace 206 climbing out from NAF Atsugi. [Photo by RJTA Kenny]

 Jun 18, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A combined formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 fly in formation. The formation included F/A-18 Hornets from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, and the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Steve Smith / Released)

 Jun 18, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A closeup of a VFA_27 Royal Mace in formation with aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Steve Smith / Released)

 Jun 18, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2016) - A combined formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 pass in formation above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) including an F/A-18 Hornets from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27. The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The operations mark the U.S. Navy's continued presence throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Steve Smith / Released)

 Jun 18, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A combined formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 fly in formation. The formation included F/A-18 Hornets from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 and the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Steve Smith / Released)

 Jul 13, 2016  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Cmdr. Adrian Calder, former commanding officer of the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) upon the completion of the change of command ceremony. During the change of command, Cmdr. Daniel Cochran relieved Calder as the new commanding officer of VFA-27. The Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Jul 13, 2016  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Cmdr. Daniel Cochran flies overhead in an F/A-18E Super Hornet as the new commanding officer of the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 after a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. During the change of command, Cmdr. Daniel Cochran relieved Cmdr. Adrian Calder as the new commanding officer of VFA-27. Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Jul 13, 2016  - SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016) Three F/A-18E Super Hornets from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 perform a breakaway during the VFA-27 change of command ceremony. During the change of command, Cmdr. Daniel Cochran relieved Cmdr. Adrian Calder as the new commanding officer of VFA-27. The Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Jul 13, 2016  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Three F/A-18E Super Hornets from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly in formation along the port side of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a change of command ceremony. During the change of command, Cmdr. Daniel Cochran relieved Cmdr. Adrian Calder as the new commanding officer of VFA-27. The Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Jul 13, 2016  - SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016) Cmdr. Adrian Calder, the commanding officer of the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, prepares for takeoff in an F/A-18E Super Hornet during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). During the change of command, Cmdr. Daniel Cochran relieved Calder as the new commanding officer of VFA-27. The Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Jul 13, 2016  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Hayash Garcia gives the signal to Cmdr. Adrian Calder, commanding officer of the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, to start up engine one on his F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). During a change of command, Cmdr. Daniel Cochran relieved Calder as the new commanding officer of VFA-27. Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Aug 31, 2016  - VFA-27 Royal Mace F/A-18E configured as a tanker on approach to NAF Atsugi. Image Source - Douta Yamanaka)

 Sep 13, 2016  -  PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2016) Aviation Ordnancemen unload a harpoon missile from an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

 Oct 5, 2016  - 161005-N-OI810-059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2016) Seaman Brice Scraper, top, from Dallas, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Miller, from Monroe, Mich., verify the serial number of a Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) 9M, attached to an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The CATM-9M is the training counterpart to the AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile. Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 flagship, is on patrol supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

 Oct 30, 2016  - An F/A-18E, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in KS17, a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel designed to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Nov 2, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 2, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored field training exercise (FTX). (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

 Nov 2, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

 Nov 13, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches across the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The steam-powered catapult can launch an aircraft from zero to approximately 170 miles per hour in less than three seconds. Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

 Nov 13, 2016  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 approaches besides an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class James Lee/Released)

 Jan 13, 2017  - VFA-27 Royal Mace 201 climbing out from NAF Atsugi. [Photo by RJTA Kenny]

 Jan 13, 2017  - VFA-27 Royal Mace 201 climbing out from NAF Atsugi with Mt. Fuji in the background. [Photo by RJTA Kenny]

 Jan 24, 2017  - A flight of three F/A-18E Super Hornets from VFA-27 flying over Iwo Jima. (Image Source - US Navy - VFA-27)

 Jan 24, 2017  - VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet trapping aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (Image Source - US Navy - VFA-27)

 Feb 2017  - A flight of three F/A-18E Super Hornets from VFA-27 flying over Iwo Jima. (Image Source - US Navy - VFA-27)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation during a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and operations capability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security for assets and allies in Japan and throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation during a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training enhanced U.S. forces interoperability, which serves to bolster both services' capability to defend assets and allies in Japan and throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation during a training sortie Feb 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The 44th FS, VFA-27 and VFA-102 flying together marked the first joint aerial combat training between USN and USAF fighter squadrons stationed in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation during a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and operations capability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security for U.S. interests and allies throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation during a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered both services' interoperability and capability to defend Japan and other assets and allies throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation during a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The 44th FS, VFA-27 and VFA-102 flying together marked the first joint aerial combat exercise between Navy and Air Force fighter squadrons stationed in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and interoperability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over Okinawa. The air-to-air combat exercise marked the first joint training between Navy and Air Force fighter squadrons stationed in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)

 Feb 16, 2017  - KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN - A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over Okinawa. The air-to-air combat exercise marked the first joint training between Navy and Air Force fighter squadrons stationed in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)