KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Yuta Hayashi, Kadena Language Institute student, participates in a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026. During the internship, students had the opportunity to practice their English in professional environments working in customer service areas around base. (Courtesy photo by Moe Nakasone)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Moe Nakasone, Kadena Language Institute student, participates in a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026. The training provided students with a professional foundation on how to work as a team, collaborate in a bilateral environment, and practice customer service skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Yuria Yara, Kadena Language Institute student, participates in a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026. This year marks the 28th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Moe Nakasone, right, Kadena Language Institute student, interprets for Hiroshi Toyama, left, Kadena Town mayor, at a farewell dinner after a four-week internship program for KLI students concluded at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2026. This year marks the 28th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Aika Ahagon, Kadena Language Institute student, speaks at a farewell dinner after a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2026. The training provided students with a professional foundation on how to work as a team, collaborate in a bilateral environment, and practice customer service skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Moe Nakasone, Kadena Language Institute student, speaks at a farewell dinner after a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2026. The internship program was an opportunity for students to apply the lessons they have learned experiencing American culture and interacting with Kadena community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Kaho Tokuzato, Kadena Language Institute student, participates in a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2026. The internship program was an opportunity for students to apply lessons learned while experiencing American culture and interacting with Kadena community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Ryuku Komine, Kadena Language Institute student, participates in a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. The annual internship provides an opportunity for Airmen, Department of War civilians and students to learn from each other and exchange cultures. (Courtesy photo by Moe Nakasone)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Aika Ahagon, Kadena Language Institute student, participates in a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. During the internship, students had the opportunity to practice their English in professional environments working in customer service areas around base. (Courtesy photo by Moe Nakasone)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Col. Bryon Buzan, left, 18th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ruth Rapp, right, 18th MSG senior enlisted leader, present Uran Sugama, Kadena Language Institute student, with a “Best Intern Award” at a farewell dinner after a four-week internship program for KLI students concluded at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2026. The annual internship provides an opportunity for Airmen, Department of war civilians and students to learn from each other and exchange cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

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KLI students intern with Team Kadena

Published Sept. 11, 2026
By Senior Airman Amy Kelley
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

Kadena Language Institute students participate in a four-week internship program at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This year marks the 28th year of cultural collaboration through the internship program between a local language institute and the military and civilian personnel at Kadena. The training provided students with a professional foundation on how to work as a team, collaborate in a bilateral environment, and practice customer service skills.