Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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Mr. Kazuro Tamaki, a Kadena Language Institute student, speaks at the farewell dinner after a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The annual internship provides an opportunity for Airmen, DoD civliilians and students to learn from each other and exchange cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

A Kadena Language Institute student participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (Courtesy photo by Tetta Koja)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, 18th Mission Support Group commander, speaks at the farewell dinner after a four week internship program for Kadena Language Institute students at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the intern program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, 18th Mission Support Group commander, presents Ms. Kano Nakasone with the best intern award at the farewell dinner after a four week internship program for Kadena Language Institute students at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The annual internship provides an opportunity for Airmen, DoD civliilians and students to learn from each other and exchange cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

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Part of the team - KLI students intern at Kadena

Published Sept. 15, 2025
By Senior Airman Catherine Daniel
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

A Kadena Language Institute students participates in a four week internship program at Kadena Air Base Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. This year marks the 26th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena.