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Family members from the U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a photo during a family tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2025. The event offered families a behind-the-scenes look at the units that keep Kadena operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Family members of the U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron walk towards the Fire Station 1 during a family tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2025. The 18th CES hosted family members to showcase its capabilities and highlight their role in supporting the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2025. The continuous rotation of aircraft to Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains flexible and postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to deter acts of aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, following air refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2025. The KC-135 Stratotanker is a unique asset that enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach through aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean after an aerial refueling, Oct. 27, 2025. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena is a pivotal hub for Agile Combat Employment, which allows units to project combat power in concert with U.S. allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Mills, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to fuel aircraft over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2025. Air refueling serves as a force multiplier, enabling assets to extend their operational endurance beyond their normal ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

A U.S. Air Force B1-B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities are vital for sustaining long range operations in defense of the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

A U.S. Air Force B1-B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 27, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and Allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

U.S. Air Force Capt. Max Kaslon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts pre-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2025. The KC-135 is the premier long-term aircraft that provides aerial refueling capabilities for the U.S. Air Force, effectively supporting peacetime operations and all levels of conflict in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

U.S. Air Force Capt. Max Kaslon, left, and Capt. Wil Andahazy, 909th Air Refueling squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, discuss mission requirements before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2025. Aerial refueling allows aircraft to extend flight duration without needing to land to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. military service members assigned to Kadena Air Base place and level concrete as part of full-depth pavement repair on a runway at Kadena Air Base, Nov. 14, 2025. The 18th Civil Engineer Group is the largest civil engineer unit in the Air Force, being composed of two squadrons: 18th CES and 718th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

A concrete truck delivers wet concrete to U.S. military service members assigned to Kadena Air Base during a full-depth pavement repair Nov. 14, 2025. As the keystone of the Pacific, Kadena's strategic location makes it a pivotal installation for ensuring the defense of Japan and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jacob Robinson, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment non-commissioned officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Steven Thacker, 18th CES craftsman, inspects a newly poured concrete section on the runway at Kadena Air Base, Nov. 14, 2025. Proper finishing is critical to achieving a smooth, durable surface capable of supporting high-tempo operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. Air Force Airmen operate heavy equipment on the runway during full-depth pavement repair and displaced threshold implementation at Kadena Air Base, Nov. 14, 2025. The project represents one of the largest in-house airfield repairs completed at Kadena this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. military service members assigned to Kadena Air Base lay concrete during a full-depth pavement repair at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. Concrete meets the structural standards for heavy airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, middle, 18th Wing commander, poses with Petra Sigmund,Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, her team, and maintenance Airmen after touring the flight line during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Visits like this strengthen allied partnerships and highlight the 18th Wing’s role in supporting operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, right, 18th Wing commander, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, while touring the flight line during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit gave Petra and her team a firsthand look at Kadena’s mission and the Airmen driving operations in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, while touring the flight line during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit offered an opportunity to see how Kadena’s capabilities integrate with allied efforts across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Richard DePaola, 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fighter F-16C pilot deployed to Kadena, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, on the Fighting Falcon cockpit setup during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit gave Sigmund and her team a firsthand look at Kadena’s mission and the Airmen driving operations in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, right, 18th Wing commander, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, and her team, while touring the air traffic control tower during a familiarization tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit offered an opportunity to see how Kadena’s capabilities integrate with allied efforts across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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