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Keen Sword 17

Staff Sgt. Korey King, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of an MC-130J during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The Indo-Asia-Pacific region holds the majority of the world’s people and trade, and the Japan-U.S. alliance is the bedrock of peace, security and prosperity in this region. Exercises like Keen Sword are a decisive demonstration of the strength of the friendship between our people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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The Munitions that Bind us

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lincy Thomas, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron aircraft services supervisor, secures mock munitions for Exercise Keen Sword Oct. 30, 2016, on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members transferred mock munitions to members of the 18th Munitions Squadron for storage and transfer to the U.S. Navy on White Beach and then to the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick /Released)
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The Munitions that Bind us

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ivan Tamez, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron aircraft services specialist, unloads a Japanese Air Self Defense Force C-130 Globemaster taking part in Exercise Keen Sword Oct. 30, 2016, on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is a multi-phase exercise which involves multiple bases and branches from across the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick /Released)
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The Munitions that Bind us

A member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force aboard a JASDF C-130 Globemaster takes part in Exercise Keen Sword on the flightline Oct. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The JASDF personnel transferred mock munitions to members of the 18th Munitions Squadron for storage and transfer to the U.S. Navy on White Beach and then to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick /Released)
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The Munitions that Bind us

A member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force operates a ground power unit for a JASDF C-130 Globemaster taking part in Exercise Keen Sword Oct. 30, 2016, on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The operation was the culmination of weeks of coordination between the Government of Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick /Released)
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Bombs Away!

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Teologo, a munitions storage crew member with the 18th Munitions Squadron, secures mock munitions for transport to a storage area Oct. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With operations such as these, the 18th MUNS is able to demonstrate the truly broad range of capabilities they have. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick /Released)
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Bombs Away!

A member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force operates a ground power unit for a JASDF C-130 Globemaster taking part in Exercise Keen Sword Oct. 30, 2016, on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is a multi-phase exercise which involves multiple bases and branches from across the Indo-Asian Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick /Released)
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Baseball Diplomacy: U.S., Japan strengthen partnerships through baseball

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwest Composite Air Division member takes a strike during a during a baseball game Oct. 15, 2016, at the Cellular Stadium in Naha, Japan. The SWCAD defeated the Allstars 14-7. The baseball game built partnership and friendships between the JASDF, U.S. Consulate and U.S. service members stationed on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Baseball Diplomacy: U.S., Japan strengthen partnerships through baseball

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, throws a pitch during a baseball game against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Composite Air Division Oct. 15, 2016, at the Cellular Stadium in Naha, Japan. The Allstars played the JASDF to build trust and partnership through a popular sport shared by the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Baseball Diplomacy: U.S., Japan strengthen partnerships through baseball

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Composite Air Division members and the Allstars pose for a group photo Oct. 15, 2016, at the Cellular Stadium in Naha, Japan. U.S. consul, Naha and military members stationed on Okinawa make up team Allstars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Baseball Diplomacy: U.S., Japan strengthen partnerships through baseball

The Allstars play the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Composite Air Division in a friendly game of baseball Oct. 15, 2016, at the Cellular Stadium in Naha, Japan. The Allstars and JASDF built relationships and strengthened partnerships together through baseball diplomacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Baseball Diplomacy: U.S., Japan strengthen partnerships through baseball

Bats and a glove rest at the entrance of a dugout after baseball games between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Composite Air Division and the Allstars Oct. 15, 2016, at the Cellular Stadium in Naha, Japan. The Allstars, a team created by the U.S. consul general of Naha, plan to play multiple games against other teams on Okinawa building partnerships and spreading diplomacy through the common U.S.-Japan interest of baseball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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From Sunset to Araha: JASDF, USAF build partnerships with beach cleanup

Volunteers from Kadena and Naha Air Base’s gather to build partnerships and relations during a beach cleanup event, Oct. 9, 2016, on Okinawa, Japan. Together, more than 40 service members and their families worked together to clean a mile-long stretch of beach between Araha Beach and Sunset Beach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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From Sunset to Araha: JASDF, USAF build partnerships with beach cleanup

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force members clean up Araha Beach Oct. 9, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan. The items gathered ranged from bottle caps and cigarettes to electronic speakers and a twin sized mattress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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From Sunset to Araha: JASDF, USAF build partnerships with beach cleanup

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members carry away trash collected during a beach cleanup Oct. 9, 2016, at Sunset Beach in Okinawa, Japan. Volunteers from Kadena and Naha Air Bases came together to build partnership and relations during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course tour an MC-130J Commando II June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The JASDF and JGSDF members learned about the different parts and capabilites of the 353rd Special Operations Group during their tour, and also shared their own knowledge with U.S. Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Radford, 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course about the mission and capabilities of the MC-130J Commando II during a tour June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Most of the JASDF and JGSDF members on tour are pilots, so interacting with U.S. Air Force pilots creates stronger bilateral ties with between the militaries of Japan the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course get a briefing about some of the equipment the 320th Special Tactics Squadron uses during a tour of the 353rd Special Operations Squadron June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of JGSDF and JASDF bond with their U.S. Air Force counterparts as they discuss the similarities and differences in the equipment they use and the missions they train for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Akifumi Saito, UH-1 pilot attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course, tries holding weapons from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron during a tour of the 353rd Special Operations Group June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JGSDF members use the tour of Kadena to learn about the U.S. Air Force and exchange knowledge between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Radford, 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course about the mission and capabilities of the 353rd Special Operations Group June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. JASDF and JGSDF members visited Kadena to exchange knowledge of military capabilities and missions to create stronger working ties between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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