18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

Teams from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare for the next group of U.S. Air Force Airmen to come through and gather individual protective equipment during a mission focused readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. Similar routine training is conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure Airmen poses attributes needed to compete, deter and win in a high-end fights across a variety of contested and uncontested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

A helmet sits on top of a bin of vests waiting to be supplied to U.S. Air Force Airmen in preparation for a mission focused readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. During the training, Kadena members will practice mobilization procedures and conduct training activities to hone their technical skills while enhancing the installation’s operational readiness to support the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zayvien Dominguez, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief is issued a helmet by Tech. Sgt. Steven Schmidt, right, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault NCO-in-charge in preparation for a routine mission focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The training is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to compete, deter and win in a high-end fight by evaluating processing and deployment functions to support the U.S.-Japan alliance and other partner nations, thus ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Nelson, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman examines inventory that 18th Wing Airmen will receive during a mission focused readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The training is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its mission to support the U.S. alliance with Japan and other partner nations, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman Megan McKenna, left, and Airman 1st Class Eric Nelson, right, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeymen share a check list used to ensure Airmen participating in the mission focused readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. Similar routine training is conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure poses attributes needed to compete, deter and win in a high-end fights across a variety of contested and uncontested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen process through a personnel deployment function line after receiving individual protective equipment during a routine mission focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. During the training, Kadena members will practice mobilization procedures and hone technical skills needed to enhance the installation’s operational readiness to support ongoing efforts to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen file into a personnel deployment function briefing after receiving individual protective equipment during a mission focused readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The training is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its mission in support of the U.S. alliance with Japan and other partner nations, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Devin Duffell, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, participates in a routine training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. During the training, Kadena members will practice mobilization procedures and conduct training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Wing participate in a routine training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. The training is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its mission in support of the U.S. alliance with Japan and other partner nations, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Wing participate in a routine training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Similar routine training is conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure U.S. Airmen’s readiness to respond to a range of potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

Published March 2, 2022
By Photos by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters and Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro
18th Wing Public Affairs

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