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Shells on shells on shells

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary McGrail, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions storage crew member, calls out serial numbers to Senior Airman Roderick Harris, 18th MUNS munitions storage crew member, Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MUNS provides the wing and associate units with munitions for more than 6,000 annual sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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Shells on shells on shells

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Colter, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions storage crew member, works to remove straps securing munitions before they are unloaded Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MUNS provides the wing and associate units with munitions for more than 6,000 annual sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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Shells on shells on shells

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Colter, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions storage crew member, removes straps securing munitions before they are unloaded Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The squadron maintains a stockpile of munitions valued at more than $900 million with 475 facilities and 200 vehicles within 5,900 acres. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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Shells on shells on shells

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas Nollie, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management crew chief, approaches a forklift storing munitions Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MUNS operates the Air Force’s largest conventional munitions storage area, supporting activities of all U.S. services on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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It's a hard bark life

KitKat, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, patrols a building with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Maestas, 18th SFS military working dog handler Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The military working dog mission at the 18th Wing is to provide a physiological deterrence for anyone trying to gain access to an installation without proper authorization, patrolling the base and providing detection of explosives and drugs capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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It's a hard bark life

KitKat, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break in between vehicle searches Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The relationship between handler and dog is strengthened through countless hours of training and time spent together completing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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It's a hard bark life

KitKat, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, does a vehicle search with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Maestas, 18th SFS military working dog handler Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Military working dogs have a packed day, involving building patrols, vehicle searches, aggression and obedience training, as well as other training scenarios to make sure they are fully prepared for anything in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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It's a hard bark life

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Savella, 18th SFS military working dog handler, works on controlled aggression training with Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The military working dog mission at the 18th Wing is to provide a physiological deterrence for anyone trying to gain access to an installation without proper authorization, patrolling the base and providing detection of explosives and drugs capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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It's a hard bark life

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Maestas, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, congratulates or rewards KitKat, 18th SFS military working dog, after a vehicle search Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The relationship between handler and dog is strengthened through countless hours of training and time spent together completing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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Vigiliant Ace-18

A F-15 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, touches down at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 01, 2017. The aircraft arrived to Gwangju to participate in Vigilant Ace-18, a routine exercise on interopability. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica H. Smith)

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Vigilant Ace-18

A F-22 Raptor touches down at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec.02, 2017. The Raptor is assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 3rd Wing, 90th Fighter Squadron and is participating in the routine Vigilant Ace exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica H. Smith)

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Ready, aim, fire! CATM training helps qualify Airmen in weapons proficiency

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tess Sunderlin, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, fires at the target during a combat arms qualification course Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The course is crucial for Airmen, as qualification requirements vary based on AFSC, with some having to qualify every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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Ready, aim, fire! CATM training helps qualify Airmen in weapons proficiency

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Morrow, 18 Force Support Squadron mail clerk, fires at the target during a combat arms qualification course Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Combat arms at Kadena conducts a class daily for qualification on either the M4 carbine or M9 pistol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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Ready, aim, fire! CATM training helps qualify Airmen in weapons proficiency

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jabrail Chapman, 18th Force Support Squadron NCO-in-charge official mail center, adjusts the iron sights on an M4 carbine during a combat arms qualification course Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Combat arms at Kadena conducts a class daily for qualification on either the M4 carbine or M9 pistol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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Ready, aim, fire! CATM training helps qualify Airmen in weapons proficiency

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sebastian Landivar, 18th Security Forces Squadron combat arms range safety officer, prepares to grade targets during a combat arms qualification course Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students attend an all-day class to receive refresher training on weapon safety, how to load and unload the weapon, firing, and how to assemble and disassemble the weapon for cleaning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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Ready, aim, fire! CATM training helps qualify Airmen in weapons proficiency

Students fire at targets during a combat arms qualification course Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The firing portion lasts between three and four hours, with many different testing methods on stance, and magazine capacity for testing to simulate different real-world scenarios Airmen may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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All the stripes

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Fabian Hollis, Equipment Maintenance Squadron maintenance superintendent, embraces his wife, Senior Master Sgt. Luz Hollis, 18th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, after discovering he had earned the rank of chief master sergeant Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A total of 11 members at Kadena AB were selected for the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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All the stripes

U.S. Air Force chief master sergeants stand with selectees for the rank of chief master sergeant Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The rank of chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank that can be held in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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All the stripes

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Demetrius Jones, 18th Communications Squadron operations flight superintendent (center), waits to have the rank of chief master sergeant ceremoniously “tacked on” Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Chief master sergeants represent the highest enlisted tier in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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All the stripes

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kristi Steck, 18th Wing command post superintendent (center), has the rank of chief master sergeant ceremoniously “tacked on” Dec. 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tacking on rank is a U.S. Air Force tradition meant to ensure the rank stays in place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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