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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

Airman 1st Class William Royster, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions support equipment maintenance crew chief, enjoys mochi during Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2026. Prior to the holiday, more than 30 Airmen from 18 MUNS cleared the ancestral tombs, helping Okinawan families honor generations past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off from the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 120th EFS works in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off from the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. The deployment of F-16Cs to Kadena reinforces the 18th Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Takeoff to touchdown

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off from the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. The deployment of F-16Cs to Kadena reinforces the 18th Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Takeoff to touchdown

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off from the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower towards the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Takeoff to touchdown

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, lands on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 120th EFS works in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Takeoff to touchdown

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, lands on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower towards the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Takeoff to touchdown

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, lands on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 356th EFS works in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
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Takeoff to touchdown

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, taxis on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. The F-16C is a compact, highly maneuverable fighter capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, providing high-performance capabilities that support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
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Takeoff to touchdown

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, operates the F-16C across the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2026. Fighter pilots continuously demonstrate the skill and precision required to fly a compact, highly maneuverable aircraft capable of executing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
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Kadena youth athletes make a splash during swim meet cultural exchange

Kadena Whale Shark Swim Team youth athletes participate in an ice breaker exercise to get to know local youth athletes during the U.S. - Ryukyu Friendship Swimming Time Trial Meet at Mawashi High School, Japan, March 21, 2026. During the event, youth athletes from Kadena were encouraged to get to know their Okinawan teammates and learn more about their culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Kadena youth athletes make a splash during swim meet cultural exchange

Youth athletes from local schools compete with the Kadena Whale Shark Swim Team during the U.S. - Ryukyu Friendship Swimming Time Trial Meet at Mawashi High School, Japan, March 21, 2026. Okinawan and American youth athletes had a chance to learn more about each other’s cultures while also pushing their athletic capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Kadena youth athletes make a splash during swim meet cultural exchange

A Kadena Whale Shark Swim Team youth athlete swims breaststroke during the U.S. - Ryukyu Friendship Swimming Time Trial Meet at Mawashi High School, Japan, March 21, 2026. Youth athletes from Kadena swam side by side with Okinawan youth athletes, while also learning more about Okinawan culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Kadena youth athletes make a splash during swim meet cultural exchange

An Okinawan youth athlete swims butterfly during the U.S. - Ryukyu Friendship Swimming Time Trial Meet at Mawashi High School, Japan, March 21, 2026. Okinawan Youth athletes teamed up with youth athletes from Kadena during the meet, giving them the opportunity to swim and compete as teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

A local Okinawan family shares food and drinks with Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron during Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2026. Community engagement efforts like this strengthen relationships between U.S. service members and the Okinawan community, further promoting mutual understanding in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

A local Okinawan family prays to an ancestral tomb during Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2026. Shimi is an Okinawan traditional grave-sweeping festival where families gather to pay respects to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

A local Okinawan family places food at an ancestral tomb during Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2026. Shimi is an Okinawan traditional grave-sweeping festival where families gather to pay respects to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

A local Okinawan shares food and drinks with Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron during Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2026. Community engagement efforts like this strengthen relationships between U.S. service members and the Okinawan community, further promoting mutual understanding in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

A local Okinawan places food at an ancestral tomb during Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2026. Shimi is an Okinawan traditional grave-sweeping festival where families gather to pay respects to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

A local Okinawan base visitor clears vegetation from an ancestral tomb during Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2026. During Shimi, families clean the tombs, offer food and incense, and share a meal together, reinforcing generational bonds and cultural heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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