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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and Senior Airman Mykayla Shank, 18th Wing religious affairs airman, cheers with cake during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. During the cake cutting ceremony, the highest ranking and most junior airmen traditionally cut the cake, symbolizing the value and unity of airmen in the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mykayla Shank, 18th Wing religious affairs specialist, cut a cake during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. During the cake cutting ceremony, the highest ranking and most junior airmen traditionally cut the cake, symbolizing the value and unity of Airmen in the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

From left, U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armanda Jackson, 18th Wing paralegal, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristin Josh, 718th Force Support Squadron food service, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains senior enlisted advisor, pose for a photo at the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The chief of chaplain staff recognized Chambers and Jackson for their volunteer efforts, accomplishments, and dedication to strengthening the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armanda Jackson, 18th Wing paralegal, during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Jackson was recognized for improving Kadena quality of life to include opening the first military affiliated food pantry in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristin Josh, 718th Force Support Squadron food service specialist, during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Josh was recognized for efforts to improve the 18th Wing to include initiating the Kadena health fare, allowing help agencies to highlight the multiple domains of fitness and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, speaks during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. As the chief of chaplains for the Department of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, Kitchens is the senior pastor for more than 770,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Damon Boucher, 18th Wing Religious Affairs, leads a prayer during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of Airmen globally. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance as well as advocating for Airmen and consulting leadership on moral, ethical and quality-of-life issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

Department of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, 18th Wing chaplain services, American Forces Network Pacific and True North Airmen bow their heads in prayer during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Established in 1949, the AFCC is essential for increasing spiritual fitness of service members, aiding Airmen’s resiliency for the mission while helping maintain a healthy balance in military and personal lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

Kristina Belcourt, right, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, 18th Wing leadership, and 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen discuss hangar conditions and facility risk factors at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. The information gathered from Belcourt’s visit will be utilized to advise and counsel Senators and staff who serve on the SASC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

Kristina Belcourt, right, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Travis Epp, 909th Air Refueling Squadron commander, left, and 18th Wing leadership ship discuss KC-135 Stratotanker capabilities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. As the minority staff lead for the SASC for the air land subcommittee, Belcourt conducts congressional oversight of in excess of 50 billion dollars in authorizations for military assets. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jordan Smith, left, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, and Kristina Belcourt, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, discuss MQ-9 Reaper operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. During her visit, Belcourt met with numerous Kadena squadron leaders to discuss facility conditions, capabilities and operational efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jondavid Hertzel, center, 4th Fighter Squadron commander, discusses F-35A Lightning II operations and regional significance with Kristina Belcourt, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, and 18th Wing leadership at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. Belcourt visited Kadena to meet with unit-level Airmen and leaders, conducting oversight of operations at the 18th Wing and rotational forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Grant Thompson, right, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, and Kristina Belcourt, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, discuss F-15 operations, regional significance and capabilities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. As the minority staff lead for the SASC for the air land subcommittee, Belcourt conducts congressional oversight of in excess of 50 billion dollars in authorizations for military assets. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Wilson, center, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight superintendent, discusses and showcases AGE equipment conditions and capabilities with Kristina Belcourt, left, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, and 18th Wing leadership at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. The information gathered from Belcourt’s visit will be utilized to advise and counsel Senators and staff who serve on the SASC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

Kristina Belcourt, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, and 18th Wing leadership tour the 18th Force Support Squadron Service Support Center at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. The information gathered from Belcourt’s visit will be utilized to advise and counsel Senators and staff who serve on the SASC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cameron Olson, left, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron maintenance shop supervisor, and Kristina Belcourt, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, discuss innovations to prevent the corrosion of metals at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. Belcourt visited Kadena to meet with unit-level Airmen and leaders, conducting oversight of operations at the 18th Wing and rotational forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Senate Armed Service Committee staff visits Kadena

Kristina Belcourt, center, Senate Armed Service Committee professional staff member, U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Lundeby, right, 18th Wing deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bradford Cambra, Henry Erwin Professional Military Education commandant, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. During her visit, Belcourt met with numerous Kadena squadron leaders to discuss facility conditions, capabilities and operational efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Carlos, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, and a U.S. Air Force Airman with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron standby as two F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi for departure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are increased in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during a forward area refueling point demonstration observed by Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 788th Wing leaders at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are increased in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis into position in front of two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron for forward area refueling point operations during a FARP demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. FARP allows operators to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another; this process enables fighter aircraft to land, refuel or re-arm before returning to air-battle operations rapidly in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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