New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, shake hands prior to a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The tour helped Jost familiarize himself with the various mission sets on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, gears up in preparation for an aerial tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. During his visit, Jost learned about the 18th Wing’s mission, its combat capabilities and its role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, prepares for an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Wolfgang participated in the tour to further communicate the various mission sets on Okinawa to the visiting U.S. Forces, Japan commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, takes off for an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The tour was part of Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force commander’s immersion of Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, coins Capt. Charles Estep, 33rd Rescue Squadron pilot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Jost coined Estep for the impact he had on his squadron and his efforts in saving multiple lives during his deployment in Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron members salute U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, as he departs on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. During the visit, the 18th Wing’s mission and combat capabilities were briefed to Jost as part of his immersion tour as the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, tours a building at the 18th Communications Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 28, 2024. During the visit, the 18th Wing’s mission and combat capabilities were briefed to Jost as part of his immersion tour as the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, coins Dr. Consuela Rogers, True North representative assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 28, 2024. Jost coined Rogers for the impact that she had on her squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, coins John Vasquez, 718 Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Maintenance service supervisor, at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 28, 2024. Jost coined Vasquez for the impact he had on his squadron and the base as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

Visiting Airmen from U.S. Forces, Japan tour Chapel One at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 28, 2024 as part of an official immersion tour for U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, USFJ and 5th Air Force commander. This visit highlighted some key infrastructure challenges that Kadena Airmen face in their day-to-day operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Col. Glenn Bright, 18th Wing chaplain, tour Chapel One at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. During this visit. Jost learned about some key infrastructure challenges that Kadena Airmen face in their day-to-day operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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New USFJ/5AF Commander visits Kadena

Published Oct. 31, 2024
By Airman Arnet Tamayo
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, visits Kadena Air Base as part of his immersion tour. Jost learned about the 18th Wing’s mission, its combat capabilities and their role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.