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44th FS flies with Navy VFA-27 and VFA-102

An Air Force F-15 Eagle and Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and interoperability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Bringing families together forever

Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, and members of the 18th Wing walk to the Conventional Munitions Maintenance Shop at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Purcell visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. The tour included stops at key locations in the Munition Storage Area so Purcell could see where her daughter worked and served her country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Sweet, 18th Munitions Squadron controller shift supervisor, tells a story in memory of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. The program helps surviving family members gain access to support services on military installations and connect with their Airmen or Guardian’s unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Crouch, right, 18th Munitions Squadron commander, coins Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, during her visit to the Munition Storage Area at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Crouch explained the significance and history of receiving a coin in the military and gave an account of the contributions Shannon made to the unit during her service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Beck, left, 18th Maintenance Group chaplain, holds Georganne Purcell’s, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, hand during a prayer at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Purcell visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. The program helps surviving family members gain access to support services on military installations and connect with their Airmen or Guardian’s unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, wipes away tears while standing at her daughter’s memorial in the Munitions Storage Area at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Purcell visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. During her visit, Airmen and coworkers shared personal stories and encounters with Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, takes a moment to reflect while standing at her daughter’s memorial in the Munitions Storage Area at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Purcell visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. The program is designed to help surviving family members by promoting resiliency and wellness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, places personal items from her daughter’s room at the base of her daughter’s memorial in the Munitions Storage Area at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Purcell visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. The program is designed to help surviving family members by promoting resiliency and wellness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

Georganne Purcell, left, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, and members of the 18th Munitions Squadron walk toward a memorial in the Munitions Storage Area at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Purcell visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. During her visit, Airmen and coworkers shared personal stories and encounters with Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Bringing families together forever

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Sweet, left, 18th Munitions Squadron controller shift supervisor, gives Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, a tour of the Conventional Munitions Maintenance Shop at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2023. Purcell visited the base as a part of the Air Force Families Forever Program. The program helps surviving family members gain access to support services on military installations and connect with their Airmen or Guardian’s unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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I spy burning eyes

Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron conduct an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24 2022. The obstacle course consisted of being sprayed, going through a series of various baton strikes against multiple attackers, and then finally disarming an individual and handcuffing them before rinsing off the spray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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I spy burning eyes

Senior Airman Jordan Waldson, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, swings a baton during an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24 2022. OC spray is an extremely effective less-than-lethal tool that can be utilized to quell a situation without having to otherwise resort to lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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I spy burning eyes

Senior Airman Jordan Waldson, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, gets sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum spray during an OC Spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. OC spray is an extremely effective less-than-lethal tool that can be utilized to quell a situation without having to otherwise resort to lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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I spy burning eyes

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rosa, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, rinses off his face during an Oleoresin Capsicum spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. The effects of OC spray can last an average of 30 minutes after application. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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I spy burning eyes

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rosa, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, places handcuffs on an individual during an Oleoresin Capsicum spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. The obstacle course consisted of being sprayed, going through a series of various baton strikes against multiple attackers, and then finally disarming an individual and handcuffing them before rinsing off the spray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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I spy burning eyes

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rosa, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, swings a baton during an Oleoresin Capsicum spray course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. Security forces Airmen are exposed to OC spray prior to being certified to carry it so they are aware of its effects on the suspect and themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress flies over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. The B-52 is a long range heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. Aerial refueling operations allow other aircraft the opportunity to increase their reach and power, conducting operations for a longer duration in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. Routine training with other squadrons allows both units to enhance capabilities to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress refuel with U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a flexible theater posture to enhance its ability to provide the Department of Defense options to support our allies and partners in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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