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Open house, open partnership

Lt. Col. Sarah Babbitt, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to local police officers Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 police officers from the local community were invited onto Kadena to tour the base and security forces’ facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Kadena’s CDF handles deployment cargo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Barlow, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function journeyman, raises a cargo container for inspection July 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The cargo deployment function supervises the inspecting, handling and loading of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Kadena’s CDF handles deployment cargo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Covarrubias-Ruiz, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function journeyman, inspects a cargo container July 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A majority of the cargo the cargo deployment function handles is related to launching jets from a downrange location, though they also handle off-road vehicles, watercraft and humanitarian relief aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Kadena’s CDF handles deployment cargo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Robert Barlow and Victor Covarrubias-Ruiz, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function journeymen, raise a cargo container for inspection July 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The cargo deployment function team need to be on their toes as cargo can come to them with a less than 20 minute notification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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A story to tell

Iroha Ganaha, Kadena Elementary School fifth grade student, receives the 18th Wing Special Award from U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Oldham, 18th Mission Support Group commander, during the 19th annual Kadena Language Institute English Contest July 14, 2016, at the Kadena Rotary Town Plaza, Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Wing Special Award winner is hand-chosen by the 18th MSG commander based on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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A story to tell

Moa Maetaba, Yara Elementary School sixth grade student, recites a story in English during the 19th annual Kadena Language Institute English Contest July 14, 2016, at Kadena Rotary Town Plaza, Okinawa, Japan. Students participating in the contest learned a story in English and had to recite it from memory. This contest is focused on inspiring children to pursue a future global partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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A story to tell

Audience members observe a local Okinawan student’s performance during the 19th annual Kadena Language Institute English Contest July 14, 2016, at Kadena Rotary Town Plaza, Okinawa, Japan. Contestants were from Yara Elementary School, Kadena Elementary School and Kadena Junior High School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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USFJ Commander visits Kadena, discusses SOFA concerns

Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force command chief master sergeant, speaks with Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing June 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Greene visited Kadena to discuss the importance of the Status of Forces Agreement and the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the governments of the United States of America and Japan, while also laying out what they clearly state and how it affects members of the U.S. Forces in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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USFJ Commander visits Kadena, discusses SOFA concerns

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks with members of the 18th Wing during an event June 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Dolan discussed many topics including the SOFA agreement between the United States of America and Japan, and also used the visit as an opportunity to highlight exceptional performers from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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USFJ Commander visits Kadena, discusses SOFA concerns

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks with members of the 18th Wing June 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The focus of his visit was to express the importance of the Status of Forces Agreement and the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the governments of the United States of America and Japan, while also laying out what they clearly state and how it affects members of the U.S. Forces in Japan. Dolan also used the visit as an opportunity to highlight exceptional performers from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Quest for Knowledge

Belinda Pugh, 18th Force Support Squadron resource librarian, exchanges business cards with local Okinawan librarians July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Some Okinawan libraries are setting up an “American corner” in their libraries and wanted to experience first-hand the culture of an American library. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Quest for Knowledge

Belinda Pugh, 18th Force Support Squadron resource librarian, explains a display during a tour of the library to local Okinawan librarians July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The purpose of the tour was for local Okinawan librarians to familiarize themselves with American culture so they can set up an “American corner” in their libraries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Quest for Knowledge

18th Force Support Squadron librarians gives a tour of the library to local Okinawan librarians July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Some Okinawan libraries are setting up an “American corner” in their libraries, where their American customers can come in and learn in a culturally familiar environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Lenaire, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, subdues an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces members must be able to perform their mission, even if they are under extreme pain and impaired vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Lenaire, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, uses a training baton to subdue an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Every SFS member must train to use OC spray by getting sprayed and completing an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Sullivan, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, gets sprayed in the eyes with OC spray during training July 13, 2016 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In order to be certified to use OC spray, SFS members must be sprayed and complete an obstacle course involves M-9 pistol reloading, subduing someone in a red-man suit and carrying water jugs around cones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zahn Hicks, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, takes down an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed in the eyes with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces member have to be ready for any situation, including being sprayed with OC spray and still having to fight back and subdue an attacker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Camerin Perona-Finley, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, reloads an M-9 pistol OC spray training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces members have to know what it feels like to be sprayed and continue to perform their duties before they can be certified to carry or use it themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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