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Aerospace propulsion keep the engines running

Senior Airman William James, left, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Nate Tassone, right, 18th CMS aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspect a TF-34 engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2021. As part of a global partnership, the aerospace propulsion flight is sent damaged TF-34 engines for repair and sends them back in working condition for use in A-10 Thunderbolts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Aerospace propulsion keep the engines running

Senior Airman William James, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, points out a damaged piece of a TF-34 engine compressor rotor at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2021. As part of a global partnership, the aerospace propulsion flight is sent damaged TF-34 engines for repair and sends them back in working condition for use in A-10 Thunderbolts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Aerospace propulsion keep the engines running

Senior Airman Jaylin King, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects a section of the rear fan duct of an F100-PW-220 engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2021. A turbofan engine weighing almost 4,000 pounds, the F100-PW-220 engine powers Kadena’s fleet of F-15C Eagles in their mission to maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Aerospace propulsion keep the engines running

Senior Airman Matthew Camacho, left, scans and issues equipment to Airman 1st Class Rueben Garcia, right, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2021. Equipment is issued at the beginning of the shift and returned at the end of the shift, maintaining 100 percent accountability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Bytell-Lancer, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs post-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle after a training sortie in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline after returning from a training sortie in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. Southern Beach is a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Juve, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle into the aircraft shelter after a training sortie in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ross Kohler, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, monitors the time prior to engine start during Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron performs pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. This routine training mission ensured Kadena’s continued readiness to deliver air superiority for the defense of Japan and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron and two maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron review an F-15C Eagle maintenance log during pre-flight checks prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Kadena Airmen regularly train to maintain their capability to provide unrivaled air power in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final end-of-runway checks on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as a multimedia specialist from the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office performs video documentation prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Trust and teamwork between operations, maintenance and support Airmen are foundational to any successful flying mission; each professional brings specialized skills to ensure U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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An F-15C assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis to the end of the runway prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Training missions like this ensure Kadena Airmen are prepared to operate day or night under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Airmen from 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron to launch prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The routine training mission ensured Kadena’s continued readiness to deliver air superiority for the defense of Japan and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepares a patient to be hoisted up in a training scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. High and low-angle rope rescues are used when a patient can’t be easily reached or transported by foot, helicopter, or other methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

A U.S. Air Force combat rescue officer, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, participates in a timed one-man exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. The one-man drill encompases every component of a high-angle rope rescue to ensure a single pararescueman can perform every part of a rope-based rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman and a combat rescue officer, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, compete against each other in a one-man, high-angle rope drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. The one-man drill consists of rappelling down to a person, ascending back up the rope and then hoisting the patient up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, practices rappelling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. Rappelling is a method used to insert a pararescueman to a patient who may be stranded on a mountain, building or another non-permissive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, demonstrates a knot-tying method at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. The training consisted of one-man rappelling down to a mock patient, prepping the patient to be raised, then hoisting themselves back up and raising the patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare their gear for high-angle rope training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. High-angle rope training is mainly used in mountainous terrain but can also be applied in building collapse scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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