CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander, greets Airmen from the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Feb 25, 2002. During his visit, Rupp recognized Airmen for excellent performance and participated in an air refueling flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander, and Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing Commander, pose for a photo with aircrews from around during a visit to Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25, 2022. During his visit, Rupp recognized Airmen for excellent performance and participated in an air refueling flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander addresses and congratulates members of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for their excellent performance at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25, 2022. The 909th ARS plays a vital part in ensuring the mission is accomplished allowing for air-to-air refueling, which eliminates the need for an aircraft to land or return to base for refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, 5th Air Force command chief, coins Staff Sgt. Justin Pauleon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, for excellent performance at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25, 2022. Using a specialized boom on the back of a KC-135, boom operators are experts in safely transferring thousands of gallons of fuel to another aircraft in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander, watches an F-15C Eagle be refueled during a flight from Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25,2022. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron plays a vital part in ensuring the mission is accomplished allowing for air-to-air refueling, eliminating the need for an aircraft to land or return to base for refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander, greets and congratulates Airman 1st Class William Roberts, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, for his excellent performance at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25, 2022. During his visit, Rupp recognized Airmen for excellent performance and participated in an air refueling flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander, poses for a photo with Leanne Oatman, Department of Defense Education Activity staff member, at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25, 2022. The Joan Orr award recognizes the significant contributions to the community made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander, congratulates Leanne Oatman, Department of Defense Education Activity staff member, on her nomination for the Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25, 2022. The Joan Orr award recognizes the significant contributions to the community made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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Fightin' Fifth Commander, Command Chief recognize Kadena Airmen

Published March 6, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton; Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan