Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, gives remarks during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The 18th Wing hosted the event to recognize those who have excelled in the performance of their duties and have reached the SNCO tier of the Enlisted corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jennell Chalk, 18th Comptroller Squadron senior enlisted leader, gives remarks during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The ceremony honored Kadena’s newest SNCOs joining the ranks of the highest enlisted tier. Senior enlisted leaders manage teams, provide guidance, translate leaders’ decisions into directions and help Airmen internalize the Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

U.S. Air Force senior noncommissioned officers stand at attention presenting sabers during the SNCO Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The ceremony honored Kadena’s newest SNCOs joining the ranks of the highest enlisted tier. Senior enlisted leaders manage teams, provide guidance, translate leaders’ decisions into directions and help Airmen internalize the Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Larry Tate, 18th Wing Inspector General senior enlisted leader, shares remarks, advice and leadership guidance during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. Tate received a standing ovation for his speech during the event, discussing the importance and impact of a senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen and families toast to honor soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. During the event, the Kadena honor guard presented the colors and honored service members who are prisoners of war, missing in action or fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO induction ceremony

Members of the 18th Wing Honor Guard place hats of every branch on the plates of the Missing Man table during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The tradition of setting a separate table in honor of U.S. prisoners of war and missing comrades has been in place since the end of the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO induction ceremony

Members of the 18th Wing Honor Guard stand in a line in preparation to present the colors during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, July 26, 2024. The Color Guard displays and guards the United States flag, Air Force flag and flags representing the many offices of visiting dignitaries, as well as the host country's flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Plaques display the names of master sergeant inductees during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. Senior NCOs are responsible for their Airmen's abilities to complete the mission while maintaining flexibility in execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

A table set with decoration and amenities for senior noncommissioned officer inductees and families during the SNCO Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. As senior enlisted leaders, master sergeants are charged with integrating the talents, skills and abilities of their subordinates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Austin Gooding, 18th Wing command chief executive assistant, wears a medal displaying the rank of master sergeant, presented to inductees during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The 18th Wing hosted the event to recognize those who have excelled in the performance of their duties and have risen the ranks of SNCO corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Published July 31, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

U.S. Air Force senior noncommissioned officer inductees, friends, families and 18th Wing leadership attended the SNCO Induction Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The event was held to recognize those who have excelled in the performance of their duties and have risen the ranks of SNCO corps.

Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO induction ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO induction ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosts SNCO induction ceremony