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They are sent out on board USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.This air campaign was long, going from 1942 thru 1944. Navy's permanently forward-deployed naval forces assigned to Carrier Air Wing Five at NAF Atsugi, Japan. VFA-195 is currently coordinating subsequent events in August to foster the new partnership initiative.
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“The interoperability we are developing and the friendships we are forging along the way will strengthen our squadrons while providing a very unique opportunity for professional development,” said Snodgrass. "The opportunity to work more closely with the United States Navy, developing our relationship while building confidence in each other, will bear fruit for years to come." Snodgrass said, that this, the exercise, is only the first step along the path to a more in-depth operational partnership with the 302nd and 305th. Watanabe, Commander of Japan Air Self-Defense Force 302nd Squadron.
"We have observed years of increasing aggressiveness in the Asia-Pacific by several neighboring countries," said Lt. The JASDF Seventh Air Group, which is the parent organization for the 302nd and 305th, hosted the events at their headquarters, where each squadron presented their lessons learned from the weeklong event. The final day of the Benkyoukai Partnership Week concluded with VFA-195 traveling to Hyakuri Air Base for a debriefing, a tour, and a barbecue hosted by the JASDF Seventh Air Group. "My father flew the F-4, so the chance to fly with one up close and personal is a truly unique experience."
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"This opportunity really brings my career full circle," said Lt. VFA-195 pilots were visibly excited by the opportunity to work with the Japanese pilots, especially when flying events with the 302nd. The aircraft met off the East Coast of Japan, where the two squadrons faced off in the dynamic training.Įvents continued throughout the week, with morning flights flown with F-4EJ's from the 302nd and afternoon flights conducted with F-15J Eagles from the 305th. Dissimilar air-combat training flights began on Tuesday, starting with one-versus-one air combat maneuvering flights between VFA-195's F/A-18E Super Hornets and the 302nd TFS's F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft. “Participating in this initiative enables us to begin connecting the dots and is a first step towards greater cooperation."Īfter initial meetings, the JASDF pilots were given a tour of the flight line, a chance to view the cockpit of a VFA-195 F/A-18E Super Hornet, and time in the base's flight simulator. Navy,” said Major Fujiwara, a pilot with the 305th TFS.
"This is the first time in a decade we have worked with pilots from the U.S.
"This week's Benkyoukai opportunity is intended to strengthen the partnership between our squadrons, so that we feel confident when operating together and can continue to explore closer ties in the future." "While our two nations enjoy a meaningful strategic relationship, we rarely work alongside each other despite our close proximity," said Snodgrass. Guy Snodgrass, who welcomed them and outlined the Benkyoukai initiative. The pilots were greeted by VFA-195’s commanding officer Cmdr. The week began when pilots from the 302nd and 305th TFSs made the three and a half hour trip from Hyakuri Air Base to NAF Atsugi to meet with their Dambuster peers. The week-long exercise with the JASDF is designed to increase operational effectiveness between the United States Navy and JASDF.īenkyoukai Partnership Week consisted of a JASDF visit to VFA-195's hangar at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, three days of intensive Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT), and concluded with the Dambuster’s visiting the 302nd and 305th hangars at their home base in Hyakuri Air Base, located on Japan's east coast. ATSUGI, Japan - The "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 concluded their weeklong interoperability training with members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 302nd and 305th Tactical Fighter Squadrons (TFS) Benkyoukai Partnership Week on April 15.
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