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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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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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Local community honors ancestors during Shimi at Kadena

A local Okinawan 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

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Vaughn, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management production superintendent, walks a path towards an ancestral tomb 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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Kadena Air Base chief induction ceremony 2026

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Back, 718th Force Support Squadron postal clerk, walks across stage to place the chevron for the airman 1st class rank insignia during a chief induction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The stripe ceremony is used to signify all the ranks the inductees surpassed on their path to their new rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Kadena Air Base chief induction ceremony 2026

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing stand with deconstructed pieces of the chief master sergeant enlisted rank as part of the stripe ceremony during a chief induction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The stripe ceremony is used to signify all the ranks the inductees surpassed on their path to their new rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Kadena Air Base chief induction ceremony 2026

U.S. Air Force chief inductee stands at attention during a chief induction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. This milestone recognizes Airmen who have consistently led at the highest levels and shaped the future of the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Kadena Air Base chief induction ceremony 2026

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lynnette Banks, 18th Wing Staff Agency senior enlisted leader, claps for inductees during a chief induction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank, reserved for Airmen who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Kadena Air Base chief induction ceremony 2026

U.S. Air Force newly inducted chief master sergeants stand at attention as they get recognized during a chief induction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The seven new chiefs were formally inducted marking their transition into the highest enlisted tier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Kadena Air Base chief induction ceremony 2026

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, right, 18th Wing command chief, present a chief master sergeant plaque to Senior Master Sgt. Cassidy L. Wong, 718th Force Support Squadron superintendent of postal operations, during a chief induction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The rank of chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force, with only one percent of the enlisted force structure reaching it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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