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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Sayaka Higa, right, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement chief, converse with Kadena Town Mayor Hiroshi Toyama, center, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Kadena Special Olympics is a sporting and outreach event providing opportunities for U.S. and Okinawan communities to stand together in support of people with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, awards a medal to a Kadena Special Olympic athlete at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Roughly 70 athletes competed in a variety of track-and-field events, such as wheelchair events, soccer and basketball competitions, and 30, 50 and 100-meter dashes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

Mr. Raymond Greene, U.S. Embassy Japan deputy chief of mission, and a Kadena Special Olympics medal recipient, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Roughly 70 athletes competed in a variety of track-and-field events, such as wheelchair events, soccer and basketball competitions, and 30, 50 and 100-meter dashes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, right, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, visits volunteer tents during the Kadena Special Olympics at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The event's intent was to uphold its purpose of breaking down barriers and bringing athletes, families, friends and volunteers from all over Okinawa together as one team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, right, talks to Kadena Special Olympics volunteers at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The event's intent was to uphold its purpose of breaking down barriers and bringing athletes, families, friends and volunteers from all over Okinawa together as one team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, recites the athlete's oath during the Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event bringing competition and recognition to Okinawan and American Special Olympics athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force 5th Air Force and 18th Wing leaders, and Kadena Town Mayor Hiroshi Toyama, prepare for the athlete’s parade during the Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The event continues to uphold its purpose of breaking down barriers and bringing athletes, families, friends and volunteers from across Okinawa together as one team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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5th Air Force command visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force 5th Air Force and 18th Wing leaders and Mr. Raymond Greene, U.S. Embassy Japan deputy chief of mission, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Established by the 18th Wing commander in 1999, Kadena Special Olympics is a sporting and outreach event that provides opportunities for U.S. and Okinawan communities to unify in support of athletes with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesiah Moreno and Senior Airman Daniel Bermudez, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, respond to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. Teamwork, endurance, strength and job knowledge were tested through scenarios that could be present in compromised environments or combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Dogyeg, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, conducts a humvee cross-load during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. Teamwork, endurance, strength and job knowledge were tested through scenarios that could be present in compromised environments or combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Acencion Garcia, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, pushes a humvee to an objective point during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The tasks in the challenge were designed to push Airmen out of their comfort zones, tackling problem sets and obstacles not typically faced during their daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley Bounds and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Yow, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, push a humvee to an objective point during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The mentally and physically demanding objectives throughout the nine-mile route tested the defenders on various tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Yow and Airman Ashley Bounds, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, respond to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. Teamwork, endurance, strength and job knowledge were tested through scenarios that could be present in compromised environments or combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmin Chan and Senior Airman Katelyn Edwards, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, receive coordinates after responding to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. Teamwork, endurance, strength and job knowledge were tested through scenarios that could be present in compromised environments or combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William McCathern and Staff Sgt. Cord Wickander, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, respond to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The BDC timed event consisted of a nine-mile ruck around the perimeter of the base equipped with a 30-pound pack, with various obstacles and challenges along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Dogyeg, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, plots coordinates on a map during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The mentally and physically demanding objectives throughout the nine-mile route tested Airmen on various tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley Bounds, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, simulates searching for a UXO during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The BDC timed event consisted of a nine-mile ruck around the perimeter of the base equipped with a 30-pound pack, with various obstacles and challenges along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Acencion Garcia, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, pushes a humvee to an objective point during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The mentally and physically demanding objectives throughout the nine-mile route tested the defenders on various tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jimmy Quary, left, and Senior Airman Adam Beck, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, plot coordinates on a map during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The tasks in the challenge were designed to push Airmen out of their comfort zones, tackling problem sets and obstacles not typically faced during their daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Beck, left, and Senior Airman Jimmy Quary, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, perform a litter carry during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. A litter is a stretcher carried by two to four bearers, and is used to evacuate sick or injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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