Enhancing readiness and strengthening partnerships: USAF Mobility Guardian and US Indo-Pacific Command Northern Edge 23-2
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Ortiz, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, works with Airmen assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2023. A multilateral endeavor, MG23 features seven participating countries - Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States - Operating approximately 70 mobility aircraft across multiple locations spanning a 3,000 miles exercise are from July 5 through July 21. Our Allies and partners are one of our greatest strengths and a key strategic advantage. MG23 is an opportunity to deepen our connections with regional Allies and partners using bold initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)