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Airman 1st Class Christina Johnson, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, reviews medical records of those preparing to deploy during Kadena's Local Operational Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kasey Zickmund)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force weapons-load Airman from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit use aerospace ground equipment to perform system checks on an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilians when necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit places a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun on a cart July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Armament Airmen work on the flightline and in the back-shop 24/7 in order to provide combat, counter-air capabilities to every HH-60 Pave Hawk in the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load crewmember, moves a cart of Gau-18 50-caliber machine guns July 26, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen in the weapons section maintain, install, remove and safeguard all armaments and items associated with the HH-60 gun mounting and ammunition handling systems for the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson and Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons technicians, ready a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun to be loaded onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When mounted to an HH-60 Pave Hawk, the weapons are manned by special mission aviators for real-world and training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load technicians, load a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The GAU-18’s mobile design allows it to be mounted on an HH-60 Pave Hawk and is capable of firing 650 to 750 rounds per-minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons expediter, dawns ear protection as his team arms an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS plays a vital part in maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific Region by providing forward power projection as well as search, rescue and recovery mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough, Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load technicians, transport GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun toward an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons section provides defensive-counter-air lethality to nine HH-60 Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load technicians, load a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS plays a vital part in maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific Region by providing forward power projection as well as search, rescue and recovery mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons expediter, performs a systems check on a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun mounted to an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen in the weapons section maintain, install, remove and safeguard all armaments and items associated with the HH-60 gun mounting and ammunition handling systems for the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Army 10-miler

Spc. Lorenzo Bennett, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Kadena Air Base, Japan, runs around Torri Station, Japan, during after duty hours to keep himself physically and mentally prepared. He is training for the Army 10-Miler held in Washington D.C. Oct. 7. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon

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Army 10-miler

Spc. Lorenzo Bennett, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Kadena Air Base, Japan, runs after duty hours around Torri Station, Japan, to keep himself physically and mentally prepared, July 19 . He is training for the Army 10-Miler held in Washington D.C. Oct. 7. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon

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Army General visits ADA soldiers

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William N. Phillips greets U.S. Army Spc. Jason Harnasch, 10th Regional Support Group command group driver, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2013. Phillips is the Principal Military Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Director, Acquisition Career Management. Phillips visited soldiers from the 1st Battalion 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment here to view their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Army General visits ADA soldiers

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William N. Phillips greets U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class. Diana Ulloa, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment operations NCO in charge, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bobby Jenkins, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment projects NCO in charge, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2013. Phillips is the Principal Military Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Director, Acquisition Career Management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Army General visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy, 18th Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William N. Phillips during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2013. Phillips is the Principal Military Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Director, Acquisition Career Management. He visited soldiers from the 1st Battalion 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment here to take a look at their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Art Exhibition for 15th Annual KSO

A guest points at "Pikachu" from Pokémon for her daughter during the Kadena Special Olympics art exhibit at Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City, Oct. 16, 2014. The KSO Art Exhibit has been held at Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City since 2006. The event was hosted by the Kadena Special Olympics committee to raise awareness and showcase the talents of athletes preparing for the upcoming 15th Annual KSO scheduled for Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Art Exhibition for 15th Annual KSO

A guest takes a picture of the art during Kadena Special Olympics art exhibit at Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City, Oct. 16, 2014. The KSO Art Exhibit has been held at Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City since 2006. The event was hosted by the Kadena Special Olympics committee to raise awareness and showcase the talents of athletes preparing for the upcoming 15th Annual KSO scheduled for Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Art Exhibition for 15th Annual KSO

Guests enjoy the Kadena Special Olympics art exhibit at Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City, Oct. 16, 2014. The art exhibit ran from Oct. 16-19 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day and is open to the public. The purpose of the event is to support special needs individuals for their talent and effort through this art exhibit and sporting events to be held on Kadena Air Base in November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Art Exhibition for 15th Annual KSO

The Kadena Special Olympics holds an art exhibit at Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City, Oct. 16, 2014. The Art Exhibit for the 15th Annual KSO, which ran from Oct. 16-19, included 591 works of art total created by special needs school students and elementary and junior high schools in Okinawa City, Chatan, Kadena Town and Okinawa Prefectural Special Education Schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force visits Kadena

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) Daniel B. Ginsberg holds a discussion with members of the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 67th Fighter Squadron on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2011. Ginsberg answered questions about manning after highlighting the importance of the 18th Wing mission.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel/Released)

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