Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, returns from a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023.
Wilsbach attended the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration this past weekend and flew with the 18th Wing to bid the F15C/D models farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, talks to Airman Ricardo Santos, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
crew chief, before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. Wilsbach attended the Kadena Eagle Sunset
Celebration this past weekend and flew with the 18th Wing to bid the F-15C/D models farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Capt. James Armstrong, 67th Fighter Squadron Pilot, take off
from Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. In recognition of the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle’s legacy, the 18th Wing
hosted the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration, an event that gathered Eagle Drivers, intelligence professionals,
maintainers, families, and all others who have directly contributed to the success of the F-15C/D over the past 44 years.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, conducts pre-flight checks on an F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th
Fighter Squadron before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. In recognition of the U.S. Air Force F-15
Eagle’s legacy, the 18th Wing hosted the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration, an event which gathered Eagle Drivers,
intelligence professionals, maintainers, families, and all others who have directly contributed to the success of the F15C/D over the past 44 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Capt. James Armstrong, 67th Fighter Squadron Pilot, return from
a flight in an F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th FS at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. As part of its modernization
plan, the U.S. Air Force is returning Kadena’s aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagle aircraft back to the United States. In
coordination with Allies and partners, the 18th Wing will continue to project decisive airpower to ensure regional
stability and security while promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian
Romawac)
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, returns from a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. As part
of its modernization plan, the U.S. Air Force is returning Kadena’s aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagle aircraft back to the United
States. In coordination with Allies and partners, the 18th Wing will continue to project decisive airpower to ensure
regional stability and security while promoting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
Sebastian Romawac)
Cindy Wilsbach, spouse of Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, welcomes her husband and Capt. James
Armstrong, 67th Fighter Squadron Pilot, from a flight in an F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th FS at Kadena Air Base,
Japan, April 17, 2023. Modernizing capabilities in the Indo-Pacific theater remains a top priority, and the transition to
more capable 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian
Romawac)
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, dons his flight gear before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17,
2023. Wilsbach attended the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration and flew with the 18th Wing to bid the F-15C/D models
farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, Capt. James Armstrong, 67th Fighter Squadron Pilot, take off from
Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. Wilsbach attended the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration this past weekend and
flew with the 18th Wing to bid the F-15C/D models farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, middle, speaks with leaders from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force about joint operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2023. Cooperation among Allies and partners is critical in deterring aggression and enhancing interoperability allowing our forces to counter military aggression by sharing responsibilities for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, greets Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Masahito Yajima, Southwestern Air Defense Force commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2023. Cooperation among Allies and partners is critical in deterring aggression and enhancing interoperability allowing our forces to counter military aggression by sharing responsibilities for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)