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Another day for greatness - Kadena Special Olympics 2025

A member of the Firebird Taiko Drummers performs prior to a medal ceremony for the Kadena Special Olympics at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2025. Established by the 18th Wing commander in 1999, KSO is a sporting and outreach event providing opportunities for U.S. and Okinawan communities to band together in support of people with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)

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Another day for greatness - Kadena Special Olympics 2025

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete juggles a football during a quarterback throw event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2025. KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event bringing competition and recognition to Okinawan and American Special Olympics athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

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Another day for greatness - Kadena Special Olympics 2025

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki, right, joins U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing Commander, in celebrating Kadena Special Olympics 100-meter dash winners at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2025. Hundreds of volunteers with the Department of War, Japan Air Self Defense Force, and local community worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event over a six-month period. The volunteers helped in a variety of duties including translation, food preparation, logistical and medical support, security and assisting as athlete buddies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

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Another day for greatness - Kadena Special Olympics 2025

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, and Special Olympics athletes carry the torch to commence the beginning of the 2025 Kadena Special Olympics at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2025. KSO is an annual sporting event hosted by the 18th Wing that uplifts Okinawan and American athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The aircraft integrated with Navy EA-18 Growlers from Electronic Attack Squadron 131, demonstrating U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific while strengthening joint capabilities, maintaining dominance across the electromagnetic spectrum, and deterring potential threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group prepares for landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The EA-37B Compass Call is a next-gen electronic attack aircraft that disrupts enemy networks and systems to ensure Joint Force dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Disruptive Duo: EA-37B Compass Call, Growlers add electronic edge

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group prepares for landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2025. The EA-37B Compass Call integrated with the U.S. Navy EA-18 Growlers assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 131, demonstrating U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2: Joint Logistics and Transport training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 123rd Airlift Maintenance Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard, load a U.S. Marine Corps MRC-145 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Airmen and Marines conducted joint integration training in support of the Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2: Joint Logistics and Transport training

U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force board a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, in support of Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Airmen and Marines conducted joint integration training in support of the Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2: Joint Logistics and Transport training

U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force board a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, in support of Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Airmen and Marines conducted joint integration training in support of the Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2: Joint Logistics and Transport training

U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force line up in front of a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, in support of Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Airmen and Marines conducted joint integration training in support of the Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2: Joint Logistics and Transport training

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 2 oversee the loading of a U.S. Marine Corps MRC-145 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle into a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The joint exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability between branches and reinforcing logistics capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2: Joint Logistics and Transport training

A U.S. Marine Corps MRC-145 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 2, prepares for loading onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Airmen and Marines conducted joint integration training in support of the Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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KLI hosts spooky halloween exchange

Toshitatsu Horii, left, Kadena Language Institute vice principal, and Aoi Takubo, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement specialist pose for a photo during a Halloween-themed KLI event at Kadena Town, Japan, Oct. 31, 2025. The culture exchange event consisted of participating in Halloween-themed games and conversing with students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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KLI hosts spooky halloween exchange

Kadena Language Institute students teach 18th Wing volunteers how to make paper figures during a Halloween-themed KLI event at Kadena Town, Japan, Oct. 31, 2025. The event was designed to help the local students improve their English skills, deepen friendships and foster mutual understanding between the students and military volunteers through language and cultural activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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KLI hosts spooky halloween exchange

Shu Irei, right, Kadena Language Institute student, teaches U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Kenneth, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions crew chief, how to make paper figures during a Halloween-themed KLI event at Kadena Town, Japan, Oct. 31, 2025. The volunteers and students deepened ties during the event by exchanging their culture and language. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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KLI hosts spooky halloween exchange

Kadena Language Institute students teach 18th Wing volunteers how to make paper figures during a Halloween-themed KLI event at Kadena Town, Japan, Oct. 31, 2025. The volunteers and students deepened ties during the event by exchanging their culture and language. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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KLI hosts spooky halloween exchange

18th Wing volunteers and Kadena Language Institute students participate in a Halloween-themed game at Kadena Town, Oct. 31, 2025. The event was designed to help the local students improve their English skills in various situations, deepen friendships and foster mutual understanding between the students and military volunteers through language and cultural activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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KLI hosts spooky halloween exchange

Kadena Language Institute students play games with 18th Wing volunteers during a Halloween-themed KLI event at Kadena Town, Japan, Oct. 31, 2025. The culture exchange event consisted of participating in Halloween-themed games and conversing with students in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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KLI hosts spooky halloween exchange

18th Wing volunteers and Kadena Language Institute students pose for a group photo after a Halloween-themed KLI event at Kadena Town, Japan, Oct. 31, 2025. The event was designed to help the local students improve their English skills in various situations, deepen friendships and foster mutual understanding between the students and military volunteers through language and cultural activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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