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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, middle, 18th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th MXG incoming commander, bow their heads for the invocation during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aiman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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An AH-1 Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 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 Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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An R-11 refuel truck assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares to depart after refueling an AH-1 Cobra assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2025. HMLA-169 conducted a flight to project rotary wing light attack combat power and build flight leadership and experience for pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Maxwell Hunstad, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 UH-1Y crew chief, fuels a UH-1Y Venom assigned to HMLA-169, using an R-11 refueling truck hose at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2025. The R-11 refueler truck hose can reach up to 60 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Silvas, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Giovanni Armenta, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operators, monitor fuel distribution on the control panel of an R-11 refuel truck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2025. The R-11 can pump fuel at a rate of 600 gallons per minute, ensuring efficient and rapid refueling of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Giovanni Armenta, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, adjusts the auxiliary throttle on an R-11 refuel truck control panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2025. The fuel truck can pump at a speed of 600 gallons per minute, rapidly fueling the aircraft to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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18th Security Forces Squadron sharpens readiness at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force military working dog Rubi, assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, bites U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Aguilar, 18th SFS military working dog handler, during routine training on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2025. Military working dogs serve vital roles in base security and demonstrate the importance of having a K-9 unit as part of the team. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Airman dorm leaders: more than meets the eye

U.S. Air Force Airmen play games during game night at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. Airman Dorm Leaders help dorm councils coordinate morale events like game night in the dorms to bring dorm residents together for a night of fun and games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Robins, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, teaches Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute student, on how to operate the KC-135 Stratotanker simulator during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students learned about the 909th’s mission and their role in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

From left to right, Ryuku Komine, Kazuro Tamaki and Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute students, pose for a photo after putting on U.S. Air Force gear during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute student, poses for a photo inside a KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students had the opportunity to pilot the KC-135 simulator, experiencing firsthand how refueling pilots train before their first flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, converses with Okinawan civic leaders after a tour of an F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, July 18, 2025. The visit to the 18th Wing for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners marks a key step in preparing for the permanent arrival of 36 F-15EX aircraft at Kadena in spring 2026. This deployment is part of a broader long-term transformation aimed at maintaining U.S. air dominance in an increasingly dynamic Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Soo Kim, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement non-commissioned officer in charge, helps a Kadena Language Institute student put on a helmet during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Kadena Language Institute students and teachers pose for a photo outside the Kadena Marina before a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. KLI hosts a monthly exchange event between students and military members stationed at KAB that helps develop the students’ foreign language skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Towa Kinjo, right, helps Kazuro Tamaki don a U.S. Air Force flight suit during a Kadena Language Institute student tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Aoi Takubo, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement specialist, gives an 18th Wing mission brief to Kadena Language Institute students during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. The brief educated students on Kadena’s diverse mission sets and its role in the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Members of Kadena Air Base play basketball during Shogun Sports nights at Risner Fitness Center, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. Shogun Sports nights are hosted by the center to offer a safe and enjoyable alternative that encourages healthy choices and keep the community engaged. (Courtesy photo)
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Members of Kadena Air Base play volleyball during Shogun Sports night at Risner Fitness Center, Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. Shogun Sports nights are hosted by the center to offer a safe and enjoyable alternative that encourages healthy choices and keep the community engaged. (Courtesy photo)
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Members of the 18th Force Support Squadron Risner Fitness Center staff pose for a photo after winning the U.S. Air Force fitness and sports program of the year award for 2024 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The team has been awarded the trophy both in 2023 and 2024. (Courtesy photo)
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Mission Movers: 733rd AMS leads with logistics

U.S. Marine Corps Marines load a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle in a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to 60th Air Mobility Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. The joint integration training between Airmen and Marines supported a large-scale logistics movement focused on enhancing rapid deployment and air mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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