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Team Kadena: Spouses Strengthen Bonds Through the Amazing Race

U.S Air Force Capt. Irvin Vazquez Calderon, 33rd Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight commander, briefs a team of spouses before their challenge during the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The “Rescue Randy” challenge tested participants’ teamwork and communication skills as part of the three-day event designed to strengthen connections and resilience within the military spouse community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses Strengthen Bonds Through the Amazing Race

2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race Committee, pose in front of an F-15E Eagle engine staged inside the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron test cell, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. Engines are tested inside the engine test cell to safely contain their power and reduce noise, allowing Airmen to conduct detailed inspections in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses Strengthen Bonds Through the Amazing Race

Spouse from Team “Flightline Firecrackers” listens to instructions for the “Metal Mixer” challenge during the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. One of the challenges required spouses to test their knowledge of materials by matching metal alloys with the products or tools they’re used in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses Strengthen Bonds Through the Amazing Race

Spouses from Team “Flightline Firecrackers” compete in the “Metal Mixer” challenge during the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct 22, 2025. One of the challenges required spouses to test their knowledge of materials by matching metal alloys with the products or tools they’re used in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses Strengthen Bonds Through the Amazing Race

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, initiates the first challenge at the opening ceremony for the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The race included multiple events designed to test participants’ problem-solving, teamwork, and endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses Strengthen Bonds Through the Amazing Race

Spouses from Team “Loco for a Roco” apply glitter on their faces in preparation for the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race opening ceremony at Jack’s Place at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. Teams showcased their spirit with matching shirts and creative designs to stand out during the three-day competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses Strengthen Bonds Through the Amazing Race

Team Kadena Spouses and pilots from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron look out the cockpit of the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator during the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The spouses had the opportunity to pilot the KC-135 Stratotanker simulator and follow the landing procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, right, and Kaden Audinet, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, answer questions during an interview with local Okinawan journalists at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. The Nirai Fire Department fire chief awarded certificates of appreciation to Audinet and Betancourt for their heroic actions during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron, members of the Nirai Fire Department, and local Okinawan nationals pose for a photo at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. Along with two local nationals, U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th MUNS storage munitions technicians, received praise for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet, left, and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, answer questions during an interview with local Okinawan journalists at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. The Nirai Fire Department fire chief awarded certificates of appreciation to Audinet and Betancourt for their heroic actions during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

A certificate of appreciation sits on the lap of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. Audinet and Betancourt received certificates from the Nirai Fire Department fire chief for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

Tetsuya Furumi, left, Nirai Fire Department fire chief, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. This certificate represented the department’s heartfelt respect and gratitude to Audinet, who carried out the prompt and accurate rescue and firefighting activities during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

Tetsuya Furumi, left, Nirai Fire Department fire chief, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. This certificate represented the department’s heartfelt respect and gratitude to Betancourt, who carried out the prompt and accurate rescue and firefighting activities during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, poses for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Along with U.S. Air Force A1C Jacob Betancourt, also a storage munitions technician, Audinet heroically aided an Okinawan local national who was trapped during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, poses for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Along with U.S. Air Force A1C Kaden Audit, also a storage munitions technician, Betancourt heroically aided an Okinawan local national who was trapped during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Audinet and Betancourt received praise from 18th Wing leadership for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, inspects munitians at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Munitions technicians are responsible for the safe storage, handling and maintenance of various types of munitions, including ammunition, explosives and other related materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, guides a forklift at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Munitions technicians are responsible for the safe storage, handling and maintenance of various types of munitions, including ammunition, explosives and other related materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, left, acknowledges U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, for their heroic actions at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2025. Audinet and Betancourt received praise from 18th Wing leadership for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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AmFest 25: Kadena opens its doors to the community

Festival attendees find shade under the wings of a KC-135 Stratotanker static display during America Fest 2025 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2025. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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