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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, left, 18th Wing command chief, and a Kadena Special Olympics athlete carry a torch together during the KSO opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The Kadena Special Olympics celebrates the return of 18 years of partnership with Okinawan athletes, uniting service members and local communities through competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, left, 18th Wing command chief, and a Kadena Special Olympics athlete carry a torch together during the KSO opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The ceremonial torch lighting is a tradition for all Special Olympics events marking the official start of the games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete is welcomed during the opening ceremony of KSO at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Established by the 18th Wing commander in 1999, KSO is a sporting and outreach event providing opportunities for U.S. and Okinawan communities to band together in support of people with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete is welcomed during the opening ceremony of KSO at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event bringing competition and recognition to Okinawan and American Special Olympics athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, tours the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Planned construction projects at Kadena will update existing facilities and increase the safety of operations, enhancing the base’s mission to defend Japan and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, right, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, discusses proposed new pieces of equipment with U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Turner, Kadena Innovation Lab senior enlisted leader, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. The KIL developed multiple products to assist multi-capable Airmen in deployed situations where fuel and electricity are not readily available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, picks up fallen cement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Davis assessed the quality of facilities on Kadena’s flightline, which better equipped him to discuss updates needed for existing structures to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, left, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, speaks with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lucas Elliott, right, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions support equipment maintenance production supervisor, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Davis and 18th MUNS leadership discussed planned construction projects at Kadena that will update existing facilities and increase the safety of operations, enhancing the base’s mission to defend Japan and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, left, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, tours the 18th Munitions Squadron with 18th Wing leadership at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Davis and Wing leadership discussed planned construction projects at Kadena will update existing facilities and increase the safety of operations, enhancing the base’s mission to defend Japan and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, left, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jordan Smith, right, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. While deployed at Kadena, the 319th ERS will support the U.S.-Japan alliance with unique intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities that enable senior leaders to make prompt, informed decisions regarding the safety and security of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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The Philippines come to Kadena

From front to rear, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, and Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Teofilo R. Bailon Jr., Philippine Air Force inspector general, walk toward a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. The U.S. Air Force Office of the Inspector General provides impartial advice and oversight to Airmen through relevant inspection, investigations and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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The Philippines come to Kadena

Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Teofilo R. Bailon Jr., Philippine Air Force inspector general, tours the inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. The U.S. Air Force Office of the Inspector General provides impartial advice and oversight to Airmen through relevant inspection, investigations and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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The Philippines come to Kadena

U.S. Air Force Maj. Myles A. Berthold, 909th Air Refueling Squadron chief pilot, gives a tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker to members of the Philippine Air Force and 18th Wing leadership at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Members from the Philippine Air Force visited Kadena to learn about the base’s mission, aircraft and training facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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The Philippines come to Kadena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel A. Lee, left, 356th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Teofilo R. Bailon Jr., Philippine Air Force inspector general, on the F-35A Lightning IIs capabilities during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Members from the Philippine Air Force visited Kadena to learn about the base’s mission, aircraft and training facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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The Philippines come to Kadena

U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Lundeby, left, 18th Wing deputy commander, and Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Teofilo R. Bailon Jr., right, Philippine Air Force inspector general, listens to an F-15C Eagle brief by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Grant E. Thompson, 67th Fighter Squadron flight commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Kadena-based F-15C/D Eagles have ensured air superiority for decades to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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The Philippines come to Kadena

Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Teofilo R. Bailon Jr., left, Philippine Air Force inspector general, and U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Lundeby, right, 18th Wing deputy commander, listens to an innovation brief by U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Turner, Kadena Innovation Lab senior enlisted leader, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. The Kadena Innovation Lab was created to be a place of collaboration and development, offering expertise and equipment to service members who recognize opportunities for improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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The Philippines come to Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force, center left, and Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Teofilo R. Bailon Jr., Philippine Air Force inspector general, center right, pose with members of the 18th Wing leadership and members of Philippine Air Force at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. Members from the Philippine Air Force visited Kadena to learn about the base’s mission, aircraft and training facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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1st Battalion ready for anything

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conduct a mission brief before the start of a static defense training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2023. The training was part of their mission essential task listings, simulating a real-world scenario to defend their maintenance facilities while supporting on-going operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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1st Battalion ready for anything

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Asheil Allen, Echo Company 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment section sergeant, hands out magazines with blank rounds to U.S. Army Soldiers during a static defense training event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2023. Blank rounds were utilized in order to assist with the simulated real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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1st Battalion ready for anything

U.S Army Spc. Blake Graham, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment radio equipment repair team member, performs roaming guard duties during a static defense training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2023. The roaming guard keeps a watchful eye over installation facilities while monitoring for any signs of suspicious activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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