Kadena hosts Assistant Secretary Saunders for base tour

Mr. Michael Saunders, left, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, back right, 18th Wing commander, and other 18th Wing leaders, huddle during a base tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2025. During his visit, Saunders examined facility and housing conditions, recognized Airmen for their accomplishments, and was briefed on the 18th Wing’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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Kadena hosts Assistant Secretary Saunders for base tour

Mr. Michael Saunders, center, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, tour the North Fuel Cell on Kadena Air Base, Aug. 25, 2025. During his visit, Saunders examined facility and housing conditions, recognized Airmen for their accomplishments and was briefed on the 18th Wing’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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Kadena hosts Assistant Secretary Saunders for base tour

From left to right, Mr. Michael Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, attend a brief during a base tour on Kadena Air Base, Aug. 25, 2025. During his visit, Saunders examined facility and housing conditions, recognized Airmen for their accomplishments, and was briefed on the 18th Wing’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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Kadena hosts Assistant Secretary Saunders for base tour

Mr. Michael Saunders, left, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, talks to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Saltares, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, during a base tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2025. Saunders visited Kadena to learn about the 18th Wing’s mission, assess facility spalling and learn about base defense capabilities in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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Kadena hosts Assistant Secretary Saunders for base tour

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, talks to Mr. Michael Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, during a base tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2025. Saunders visited Kadena to learn about the 18th Wing’s mission, assess facility spalling and learn about base defense capabilities in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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Kadena hosts Assistant Secretary Saunders for base tour

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, back left, 18th Wing commander, and Mr. Michael Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, surveys the structural integrity of a building during a base tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2025. Saunders visited Kadena to learn about the 18th Wing’s mission, assess facility spalling and learn about base defense capabilities in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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Kadena hosts Assistant Secretary Saunders for base tour

Published Sept. 9, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

Saunders visited Kadena to learn about the 18th Wing's mission, assess facility spalling and learn about base defense capabilities in Okinawa.