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Kadena welcomes student interns

Yuka Kinjo, 18th Force Support Squadron intern, hands Larry Robertson, U.S. Navy contractor a towel during his workout Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KLI students have the opportunity to intern on base for a month to refine their English speaking skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

Senior Airman Jeffrey Kirkham, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance (WFSM) journeyman, prepares to check one of the pumps of a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES WFSM team checks the birdbath system for functionality. The team can turn off one of the pumps manually and check the others for efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

A KC-135 Stratotanker goes through a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The official name for the birdbath is the aircraft rinse system. The birdbath has a rinse time of 90 seconds, ensuring the aircraft is properly washed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

An F-15 Eagle goes through a birdbath Aug. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The birdbath is a vital component of maintaining the longevity of Kadena’s fighter aircraft. The birdbath prevents corrosion from building up on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

An aircraft barrier cable is secured by Airman 1st Class Hayden Skidmore, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen were taught proper methods for securing the cable to ensure preparedness for an in-flight emergency, in the event of one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, demonstrates how to properly secure an aircraft barrier cable Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To ensure optimum performance of the cable when aircraft approach, it’s important to keep it properly aligned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, simulates an aircraft landing on an aircraft barrier Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The aircraft barrier catches an aircraft as it makes its landing, ensuring security for the aircraft and pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Airman 1st Class Carson Price, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, directs personnel in aircraft barrier shacks Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. After an aircraft landing simulation, the cable of an aircraft barrier needed to be pulled back into the barrier shacks so it could be ready to use for other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to reel in a cable inside an aircraft barrier shack Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During a training scenario, Airmen from the 18th CES simulated an aircraft landing on an aircraft barrier. After the aircraft was secured, the cable used to catch the aircraft needed to be pulled back into position to be used again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for aircraft barrier training Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES conducted aircraft barrier training to ensure preparedness in the event of an in-flight emergency. The aircraft barrier is designed to catch an aircraft as it lands on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Wheels up

Senior Airman Joel Waller, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, unscrews the bolts on an aircraft wheel Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The wheels and tires must be separated, washed and inspected before going back out to be put on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Wheels up

Senior Airman Christopher Tillman, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, inspects a row of aircraft tires Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The wheel and tire shop picks up old tires and drops off new ones to the different Aircraft Maintenance Units around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Wheels up

Senior Airman Joshua Shears, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, takes apart an aircraft wheel Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft tires must be periodically replaced so the wheel and tire shop takes those wheels, inspects and washes them so they can be used again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Wheels up

A bead breaking machine pushes on a tire that is about to be taken apart for cleaning and inspection Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The edge of the tire, known as the bead, can sometimes get stuck to the wheel when under a lot of pressure. This machine makes it easier for the Airmen to disassemble the wheel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Wheels up

Senior Airman Joel Waller, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, finishes building an aircraft tire Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The wheel and tire shop breaks down, cleans and re-builds tires that have been taken off of any aircraft stationed here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Returning home

Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, is greeted by his children after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from Exercise Cope Taufan, an exercise between the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force to train together on air combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Returning home

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hilborn, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals in a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participated in Cope Taufan, a training exercise in Malaysia to build strategic partnerships with foreign militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron perform simulated first aid during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team participated in a humanitarian aid/disaster relief exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron walk through the woods to get to an objective during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE Airmen trekked through the woods to rescue an important person and bring them safely back to the extraction point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron walk through the woods to get to an objective during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise, the DAGRE team secured an airfield, fought off simulated enemy attackers and rescued refugees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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