U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Ms. Ann Mancillas, Kadena Military Family Readiness Center flight chief, greets Mr. David Giachetti, U.S. House Armed Services Committee lead majority professional staff member, during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members discussed issues regarding manning, quality of life, and medical care of both military and civilians at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Messer, right, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, leads U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on a tour of an on-base facility at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. Messer briefed HASC members on the infrastructure shortfalls of on-base installations and the improvements being made to enhance overall safety and quality of life for personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. VonEric Nichols, right, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron freight section chief, briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on safety concerns of on-base facilities during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. Nichols briefed HASC members on the infrastructure shortfalls of on-base installations and the improvements being made to enhance overall safety and quality of life for personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on a medically configured KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron as part of a patient extraction demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During emergencies, 18th AES Airmen are trained to reconfigure the inner layout of various aircraft, enabling safe and efficient patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. House Armed Services Committee members observe a patient extraction demonstration by 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen on a reconfigured KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During emergencies, 18th AES Airmen are trained to reconfigure the inner layout of various aircraft, enabling safe and efficient patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Dr. Vann Lassiter, right, Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific South district chief of staff, greets Mr. David Giachetti, U.S. House Armed Services Committee lead majority professional staff member, during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the tour, HASC members visited various installations on base, making note of current processes to identify possible points of improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Dr. Vann Lassiter, center, Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific South district chief of staff, briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on educational standards and evaluations during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the tour, HASC members visited various installations on base, making note of current processes to identify possible points of improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. House Armed Services Committee members attend a medical brief held by the 18th Medical Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members discussed issues regarding manning, quality of life, and medical care of both military and civilians at KAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. David Leary, center, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on the 18th MDG’s mission set during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members discussed issues regarding manning, quality of life, and medical care of both military and civilians at KAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. House Armed Services Committee members engage with 18th Wing Airmen during lunch in the Rocker Enlisted Club during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members met face-to-face with various personnel from around Kadena, sharing their thoughts and opinions on different ways to improve the quality of life of the base as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Ms. Ilka Regino, House Armed Services Committee majority professional staff member, leads a civilian sensing session with on-base civilian personnel and spouses during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. A civilian sensing session is a structured method used to gather feedback and insights from civilian employees within a military organization, aiming to understand the organization's culture, identify potential issues, and gather input for improvement initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Published Aug. 5, 2025
By Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. --