Japan to send aircraft to Sudan for excauation of its citizens there

The Japanese government has ordered the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to dispatch aircraft to Djibouti in preparation for the evacuation of approximately 60 Japanese nationals from Sudan. The move comes as military clashes in Sudan continue to intensify, leaving over 270 people dead and more than 2,600 others injured, according to the World Health Organization. The conflict has also made it difficult for people to evacuate, particularly from the airport in the capital, Khartoum.

20181208 Kawasaki C-2 takeoff Naha Air Show 2018-15
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Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration

The Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration was held on Apr. 14-15 to pay tribute to the legacy of the F-15C/D Eagle aircraft, which is being phased out of service after 44 years at the base. The event in Japan brought together F-15 pilots, intelligence professionals, maintainers, families, and others who directly contributed to the success of the aircraft over the years.

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)

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