F-15s Take Off to Support Air Force Global Strike Bombers An Air Force F-15C Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2017. Kadena-based F-15s escorted Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers during a mission east of North Korea, flown to demonstrate the United States’ ironclad commitment self-defense and support of its partners and allies. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (3.64 MB) Photo By: Senior Airman Quay Drawdy VIRIN: 170923-F-JZ560-1221.JPG Photo Gallery