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Aerial allies in action: 909th ARS meets the fleet

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, perform a pre-flight brief in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS before an aerial refueling flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Afua Kwenua Dwiredu Gyamera, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of community health, tests water temperature at the Wakaba Child Development Center during a routine facility inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. The 18th OMRS public health team ensures facilities meet sanitation standards to prevent illness and support overall health and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

Masayuki Sakugawa “Mr. Mabo”, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health food inspector, grabs an item from a shelf on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Mr. Mabo routinely inspects the Kadena Commissary to make sure the products are up to standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Afua Kwenua Dwiredu Gyamera, left, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of community health, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reina Morales, 18th OMRS public health technician, check for the expiration date on food items at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Morales and Gyamera’s primary role in facility inspections is to make sure food is not being sold past the expiration date and any recalled items are off the shelves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Afua Kwenua Dwiredu Gyamera, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge for community health, checks fridge thermometer on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Maintaining proper food temperatures is essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reina Morales, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, looks at her computer on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Morales’ tasks include conducting facility inspections and handling urgent notifications such as a possible foodborne illness outbreak. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reina Morales, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, checks for the date of expiration on a box in the freezer on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Foodborne illness prevention ensures military members maintain mission readiness. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Afua Kwenua Dwiredu Gyamera, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of community health, checks for the expiration date on the canned food on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Expiration dates, proper sanitation and maintaining safe food temperatures is key in foodborne illness prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Afua Kwenua Dwiredu Gyamera, left, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of community health, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reina Morales, 18th OMRS public health technician, check the temperature of the food at Marshall Dining Facility on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Sanitation and proper food temperature is key in foodborne illness prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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The Silent Shield: How Public Health secures the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reina Morales, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, fills out the quality control sheet during a routine facility inspection at the Wakaba Child Daycare Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. The 18th OMRS oversees community health which consists of communicable diseases as well as food safety and public health sanitation. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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ACE: Forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Mission Ready Airmen team establish perimeter security at Okuma Recreation Facility, July 15-23, 2025. The MRA team participated in a series of base static defense drills like conducting perimeter defense, care under fire, and patient evacuation. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Espinoza)

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ACE: Forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena AB, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma participate in a mass casualty at Okuma Recreation Facility, July 15-23, 2025. The Mission Ready Airmen team assisted the Independent Duty Medical Technicians in carrying casualties to a medical treatment area for treatment of a multitude of simulated injuries like broken limbs, burns, and chest wounds. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Espinoza)

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ACE: Forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from Kadena Air Base, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, simulate an ocean rescue at Okuma Recreation Facility, July 15-23, 2025. Exercising elements of Agile Combat Employment enables Airmen to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support while interoperating with joint force teams to project air power from multiple locations. (Courtesy Photo)

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ACE: Forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force pararescueman from Kadena Air Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, simulate an ocean rescue at Okuma Recreation Facility, July 15-23, 2025. Exercising elements of Agile Combat Employment enables Airmen to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support while interoperating with joint force teams to project air power from multiple locations. (Courtesy Photo)

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ACE: Forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Mission Ready Airmen team and Independent Duty Medical Technicians simulate treating patients at Okuma Recreation Facility, July 15-23, 2025. The MRA team assisted the IDMTs in carrying casualties to a medical treatment area for treatment of a multitude of simulated injuries like broken limbs, burns, and chest wounds. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Espinoza)

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ACE: Forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zakiah Rice, left, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, Senior Airman Eduardo Duarte, center, 18th SFS security forces response force leader, and Airman 1st Class Logan Hernandez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration craftsman, assigned to the Mission Ready Airmen team establish perimeter security at Okuma Recreation Facility, July 15-23, 2025. The MRA team participated in a series of base static defense drills like conducting perimeter defense, care under fire, and patient evacuation. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Espinoza)

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ACE: Forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from Kadena Air Base, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, simulate a jungle rescue at Okuma Recreation Facility, July 15-23, 2025. Exercising elements of Agile Combat Employment enables Airmen to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support while interoperating with joint force teams to project air power from multiple locations. (Courtesy Photo)

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Readiness in every bag: the 18th LRS IPE team at work

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamel Powers-Giles, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment journeyman, issues gear to Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The 18th IPE flight’s daily efforts are vital in providing ready, reliable logistics to enable combat power and ensure Kadena is outfitted to perform the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

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Readiness in every bag: the 18th LRS IPE team at work

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alayya Algere, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment journeyman, transports fully equipped initial issue bags at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The 18th IPE flight provides combat-ready support and ensures operational readiness by maintaining and issuing protective gear to Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

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Readiness in every bag: the 18th LRS IPE team at work

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment flight, pack equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The 18th IPE flight provides combat-ready support and ensures operational readiness by maintaining and issuing protective gear to Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

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