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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing lands on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Kadena’s airfield operates around the clock to support U.S. and allied forces across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The 353rd SOW provides specialized airlift, refueling and infiltration capabilities across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nayeli Lopez, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, observes a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, flying above Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management ensures Kadena’s runway remains safe and operational for daily aircraft movements.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dana Nguyen, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, observes an F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, taxiing on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Kadena’s airfield supports U.S. and allied aircraft across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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An 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management vehicle drives on the flight line as a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies overhead at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management maintains situational awareness of all airfield activity to ensure safe aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dana Nguyen, 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, uses a land mobile radio during a foreign object debris check on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Routine inspections help ensure safe flight operations for U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Arina Higa, 18th Operational Support Squadron air traffic specialist, takes notes while answering a phone call on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Local national civilians work alongside U.S. Airmen to support airfield operations across the Indo-Pacific’s busiest combat airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nayeli Lopez, 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, reviews airspace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management Airmen conduct daily inspections and coordination to keep the airfield operational 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Members of the 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management flight pose for a photo on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The Airfield Management team oversees daily runway operations, ensuring Kadena’s flight line remains safe and mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Construction crews replace doors to a hangar Nov. 1, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintaining these hardened shelters ensures Kadena assets are protected and maintains mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Unhinged

A construction worker welds a hangar door that is being replaced Nov. 1, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In an environment where the air is humid and salty, rust plays a factor in every day maintenance so extra work helps ensure buildings are functional and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Unhinged

Construction crews work on replacing doors to a hangar Nov. 1, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airfield management oversees and inspects the work being done to ensure it meets quality and safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Unhinged

Construction crews work on replacing doors to a hangar Nov. 1, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena airfield management oversees all construction and maintenance work done on the airfield to ensure safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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18 LRS Airmen set new standard for ADS asset protection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Orozco, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation equipment vehicle maintenance journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Petty, 18th LRS allied trades non-commissioned officer in charge, display a coin presented by Maj. Gen. Timothy Green, the Air Force director of civil engineers, to Petty for his development of a new airfield damage repair anti-corrosion program July 7, 2016. Petty attributes his credit to the Airmen under his charge, who executed the program successfully, setting a new Air Force-wide standard in anti-corrosion maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) (This image was enhanced using multiple filters and dodging and burning techniques)
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18 LRS Airmen set new standard for ADS asset protection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Orozco, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation equipment vehicle maintenance journeyman, operates a paint station as part of an anti-corrosion program July 7, 2016. Orozco leads a team of Airmen to continually monitor for damage and maintain a fleet of airfield damage repair assets, valued at $15 million, which remain constantly ready in the event of damage to Kadena’s airfield, ensuring aircrews’ capability to safely continue operations in wartime scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) (This image was enhanced using multiple filters and dodging and burning techniques)
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18 LRS Airmen set new standard for ADS asset protection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Orozco, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation equipment vehicle maintenance journeyman, operates a paint station as part of an anti-corrosion program July 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Orozco helps maintain a vehicle and equipment fleet of 117 units, projected to grow to 257, which play a crucial role in responding to and repairing airfield runway damage, ensuring the 18th Wing’s capability to continue aircraft operations in combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) (This image was enhanced using multiple filters and dodging and burning techniques)
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18 LRS Airmen set new standard for ADS asset protection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Orozco, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation equipment vehicle maintenance journeyman, applies undercoat to a Volvo PT-125 roller as part of an anti-corrosion program July 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Orozco helps maintain a vehicle and equipment fleet of 117 units, projected to grow to 257, which play a crucial role in responding to and repairing airfield runway damage, ensuring the 18th Wing’s capability to continue aircraft operations in combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) (This image was enhanced using multiple filters and dodging and burning techniques)
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18 LRS Airmen set new standard for ADS asset protection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Orozco, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation equipment vehicle maintenance journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Petty, 18th LRS allied trades non-commissioned officer in charge, apply undercoat to a Volvo PT-125 roller as part of an anti-corrosion program July 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petty developed the program to reduce humidity and water damage to the airfield damage repair fleet, valued at approximately $15 million, which will save the Air Force $2-3 million in repairs over the life-span of the vehicles and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) (This image was enhanced using multiple filters and dodging and burning techniques)
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18 LRS Airmen set new standard for ADS asset protection

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Petty, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron allied trades non-commissioned officer in charge, dons protective equipment at a paint station as part of an airfield damage repair anti-corrosion program July 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petty developed the program, gaining Air Force headquarters-level recognition, to maximize the life span of ADR equipment by minimizing rust damage from a high-humidity environment and strategizing a meticulous maintenance schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) (This image was enhanced using multiple filters and dodging and burning techniques)
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18 LRS Airmen set new standard for ADS asset protection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Orozco, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation equipment vehicle maintenance journeyman, and U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Larry Green, 944th LRS vehicle maintenance journeyman, assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepare a Volvo PT-125 roller for an anti-corrosion undercoat application July 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The PT-125 is one out of a projected 257 ADR vehicles and assets to undergo the anti-corrosion project aiming to save the Air Force $2-3 million over 17 years, which will serve as the benchmark by which a new Air Force standard will be created. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft) (This image was enhanced using dodging and burning techniques)
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