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Japan’s Southwestern Air Defense Force commander visits Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, taxis from its parking spot following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2025. The U.S.-Japan alliance is built on shared interests, values and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Japan’s Southwestern Air Defense Force commander visits Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, takes off following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2025. The U.S.-Japan alliance is built on shared interests, values and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Japan’s Southwestern Air Defense Force commander visits Kadena

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron, takes off following joint hot pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2025. Bilateral training events between U.S. and Japanese forces provide an opportunity for members to learn from one another and help strengthen regional defense and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Right Place, Right Time: Airman’s Courage Shines Outside Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brad Cambra, left, 18th Wing commandant of the Erwin Professional Military Education Center and Senior Master Sgt. Winsome Culley, WSA senior development advisor, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2025. Culley embodied the Air Force core values, integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do, when he stopped to assist at a scene of a vehicle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Right Place, Right Time: Airman’s Courage Shines Outside Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Winsome Culley, 18th Wing Erwin Professional Military Education Center senior development advisor, works at his desk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2025. Culley and his team design and facilitate leadership seminars and coaching programs to support the total force at Kadena. His compassion in taking care of his people also extended to anyone in need of help, which is exemplified when he stopped to assist at a scene of a vehicle accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Right Place, Right Time: Airman’s Courage Shines Outside Kadena

Local police and witnesses observe the overturned vehicle on the road by gate 3 outside of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2025. After helping the driver out of the vehicle, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Winsome Culley, 18th Wing Erwin Professional Military Education Center senior development advisor, stayed with the Okinawan resident to ensure he was doing ok and offering comfort until the fire department arrived on scene. (Courtesy Photo)

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BH 26-1: PDF line operations exercise rapid deployment readiness

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maria Corona, 718th Force Support Squadron section chief of career development, works on a laptop as part of the personnel deployment function line during a routine 18th Wing operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. The PDF line consists of several different agencies, such as finance and legal, to help streamline the process and ensure Airmen are correctly out-processed for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BH 26-1: PDF line operations exercise rapid deployment readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erica Phinney-Mattingly, 718th Force Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of relocations, briefs Airmen on the personnel deployment function line during a routine 18th Wing operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Readiness exercises give Airmen the opportunity to operate in simulated combat conditions and make further improvements to the PDF line processes by promoting efficiency and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BH 26-1: PDF line operations exercise rapid deployment readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen listen to the brief before processing through the personnel deployment function line during a routine 18th Wing operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. The BH 26-1 exercise ensures Kadena maintains its ability to rapidly deploy forces and support operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BH 26-1: PDF line operations exercise rapid deployment readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen process through the personnel deployment function line during a routine 18th Wing operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. The PDF line optimizes the administrative process for deploying forces by ensuring personnel are equipped with government travel cards, valid identification, and other necessary deployment documentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BH 26-1: PDF line operations exercise rapid deployment readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mikayla Brown, left, 18th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, speaks to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hayden Norris, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, on the personnel deployment function line during a routine 18th Wing operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Readiness exercises give Airmen the opportunity to operate in simulated combat conditions and make further improvements to the PDF line processes, promoting efficiency and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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BH 26-1: PDF line operations exercise rapid deployment readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen process through the personnel deployment function line during a routine 18th Wing operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. The PDF line consists of several different agencies, such as finance and legal, to help streamline the process and ensure Airmen are correctly out-processed for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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BH 26-1: PDF line operations exercise rapid deployment readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen wait to process through the personnel deployment function line during a routine 18th Wing operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. The BH 26-1 exercise ensures Kadena maintains its ability to rapidly deploy forces and support operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Henry Sims, Commander of the 18th Communications Squadron, speaks to 18th CS Airmen after a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. Sims is a prior enlisted Marine dedicated to keeping his squadron prepared to be a lethal, ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Francisco Huerta)

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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron stand in formation before a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. Kadena's Airmen geared up to meet and exceed the newly elevated standards of the new Air Force physical fitness assessment, which goes into effect Sept. 1, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Francisco Huerta)

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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Henry Sims, Commander of the 18th Communications Squadron, speaks to 18th CS Airmen after a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. While running in formation the 18th CS called cadences, with most of them tailored specifically to Kadena or 18th CS activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)

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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron run in formation for a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. The newly elevated changes to the physical fitness assessment have been rebalanced to better reflect the relative importance of each component in asseming overall health and fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)

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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron run in formation during a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. The new USAF physical trainining standards are to re-establish the critical link between physical fitness, body composition, and readiness to better prepare Airmen for current and future operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)