To maintain regional stability in the Asian-Pacific

 U.S. Airmen from the 14th Fighter Squadron and 14th Maintenance Unit board an aircraft bound for South Korea May 5, 2010, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Airmen are deploying to South Korea in an effort to maintain regional stability in the Asian-Pacific theater and promote stronger relations with U.S. allies. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse, U.S. Air Force/Released)