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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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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron carry a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by the 788th Wing leadership; additionally, the demonstration provided Airmen with FARP training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (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 Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron work with a hose during a forward area refueling point demonstration on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, 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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4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron connect a hose to an MC-130J Commando II fuel tank during a forward area refueling point demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was an opportunity for 18th LRS FARP operators to train for Air Force Special Operations Command missions as well as joint and allied forces FARP mission requirements in contested environments. (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 Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conduct forward area refueling point preparations for a FARP demonstration on an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The demonstration was observed by leadership from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan; additionally, the demonstration provided FARP operators training for rapid fighter jet refueling in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Thompson, 4th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Agile Combat Employment exercises strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron supervise U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron as they conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron supervise U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron as they conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Langston, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, conducts refueling preparations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing conducted an Agile Combat Employment rapid refueling and cold integrated combat turn exercise with the supervision of refueling and munitions loading experts. Exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 388th Munitions Squadron and 4th Fighter Generation Squadron conduct a cold integrated combat turn on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. A cold integrated combat turn consists of rapid maintenance and refueling while the aircraft is powered down. Agile Combat Employment exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Singleton, right, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons team chief, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Butch, 388th Munitions Squadron munitions controller, conduct munitions loading operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Focus: True North social worker breaks world record

Ian Bell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron True North social worker and powerlifter, adds chalk to his hands before lifting weights at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2024. Ian is the current holder of the International Powerlifting Federation Equipped Deadlift World Record for the 105-kilogram weight class (856.5 pounds/388.5 kilograms). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Focus: True North social worker breaks world record

Ian Bell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron True North social worker and powerlifter, loads plates onto a barbell before lifting weights Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2024. Ian is the current holder of the International Powerlifting Federation Equipped Deadlift World Record for the 105-kilogram weight class (856.5 pounds/388.5 kilograms). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Focus: True North social worker breaks world record

Ian Bell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron True North social worker and powerlifter, lifts weights at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2024. Ian’s duties as a True North social worker include counseling uniformed members, promoting positive help-seeking cultures, teaching resilience skills and acting as a guide to helping members get the elevated care they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Focus: True North social worker breaks world record

Ian Bell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron True North social worker and powerlifter, poses for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2024. Ian’s duties as a True North social worker include counseling uniformed members, promoting positive help-seeking cultures, teaching resilience skills and acting as a guide to help members get the elevated care they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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ACE conducts spoke location exercise

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, taxis to a runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2024. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, postured to deter, deny and defeat any threat to regional stability with the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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