U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team return from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “While at Kadena, the Bulldogs supported multiple forward deployments, conducted higher headquarters taskings in support of joint and multinational partners, and conducted local training with other Kadena based assets,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson, 3rd Wing commander, and other 3rd Wing leadership welcomes back Airmen from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team returning from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “The 525 Bulldogs deployed to Kadena AB the first week of November to support PACAF’s efforts to bring more advanced fighter aircraft forward to the western pacific while Kadena Air Base’s F-15C Eagles began divesting,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson, 3rd Wing commander, and Col. Christopher Tooman, 3rd Maintenance Group commander, fist bump Airmen from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team returning from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “We showcased F-22s on the Korean Peninsula for the first time in 5 years, F-22s in the Philippines for the first time ever, and F-22’s at Tinian CNMI for the first time ever,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson, 3rd Wing commander, and other 3rd Wing leadership welcomes back Airmen from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team returning from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. The EFS team included 299 active duty and reserve personnel from eight different JBER squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Jamieson, 3rd Wing commander, and other 3rd Wing leadership welcomes back Airmen from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team returning from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “The 525 Bulldogs deployed to Kadena AB the first week of November to support PACAF’s efforts to bring more advanced fighter aircraft forward to the western pacific while Kadena Air Base’s F-15C Eagles began divesting,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team board buses after returning from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “While at Kadena, the Bulldogs supported multiple forward deployments, conducted higher headquarters taskings in support of joint and multinational partners, and conducted local training with other Kadena based assets,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

The U.S. Flag hangs over the Airmen from the 525th Fighter Squadron Expeditionary team reuniting with their friends and family after returning from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “While at Kadena, the Bulldogs supported multiple forward deployments, conducted higher headquarters taskings in support of joint and multinational partners, and conducted local training with other Kadena based assets,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team holds his child after returning from his deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “While at Kadena, the Bulldogs supported multiple forward deployments, conducted higher headquarters taskings in support of joint and multinational partners, and conducted local training with other Kadena based assets,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team poses for a photo with his wife after returning from his deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. The Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team included 299 active duty and reserve personnel from eight different JBER squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team poses for a photo with his wife after returning from his deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “While at Kadena, the Bulldogs supported multiple forward deployments, conducted higher headquarters taskings in support of joint and multinational partners, and conducted local training with other Kadena based assets,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

A welcome home poster drawn by the children of Airmen from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team is displayed in Hanger 25 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “The 525 Bulldogs deployed to Kadena AB the first week of November to support PACAF’s efforts to bring more advanced fighter aircraft forward to the western pacific while Kadena Air Base’s F-15C Eagles began divesting,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team reunites with his child after returning from his deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. The EFS team included 299 active duty and reserve personnel from eight different JBER squadrons.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team reunites with his family after returning from his deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. The EFS team included 299 active duty and reserve personnel from eight different JBER squadrons.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron team poses for a photo with her husband and dogs after returning from her deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. “While at Kadena, the Bulldogs supported multiple forward deployments, conducted higher headquarters taskings in support of joint and multinational partners, and conducted local training with other Kadena based assets,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 525th Fighter Squadron Expeditionary team poses for a photo with his wife and children after returning from his deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2023. The EFS team included 299 active duty and reserve personnel from eight different JBER squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)