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158th FW F-16s arrive Kadena for TSP deployment

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing, taxis to a hanger for a security check on the flightline of Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2015. Approximately 150 personnel and 10 F-16s from the 158th FW at South Burlington, Vt., are set to deploy to the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The Theater Security Package deployment is designed to provide the Pacific Command region with forces capable of a variety of operations, including disaster relief, global situational awareness, combating piracy, active defense and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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158th FW F-16s arrive Kadena for TSP deployment

An Airman from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon on the flightline of Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2015. Four U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 158th FW at South Burlington, Vt., arrived at Kadena Air Base in support of the Pacific Command Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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158th FW F-16s arrive Kadena for TSP deployment

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing touches down on the flightline of Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2015. Approximately 150 personnel and 10 F-16s from the 158th FW at South Burlington, Vt., are set to deploy to the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The Theater Security Package deployment is designed to provide the Pacific Command region with forces capable of a variety of operations, including disaster relief, global situational awareness, combating piracy, active defense and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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15th annual KSO

Hiroyuki Urasaki, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, bangs a drum during the closing ceremony of the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. It was the 15th anniversary of KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of American and Okinawan special needs individuals on the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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15th annual KSO

Masahide Higa, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, hugs U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ron Davis, 3rd Marine Logistics Group future plans officer, at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. Close to 950 athletes attended KSO festivities, including approximately 2,500 American volunteers and language interpreters, along with senior officials from the Government of Japan, Okinawa Prefectural Government, local communities and the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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15th annual KSO

Takeshi Yoshiyama, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, crosses the finish line in first place at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with approximately 950 special-needs athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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15th annual KSO

Masanori Higa, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, tosses a Frisbee at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. Thousands of spectators and regional leaders from Japan and the U.S. came out to show support for approximately 950 athletes and artists participating in the 15th annual KSO Games and Art Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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15th annual KSO

Masaaki Okuma, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, receives a gold medal for his performance in the 200-meter dash at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. Approximately 2,500 volunteers helped nearly 950 athletes arrive to their events and compete in the largest overseas Special Olympics in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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15th annual KSO

Riku Furuwaka, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, runs toward the finish line at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with approximately 950 special needs athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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15th annual KSO

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron spray water over buses filled with Special Olympics athletes as they arrive at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. KSO has been conducted by Kadena every year since 2000 and was established by the 18th Wing commander. KSO features wholesome sporting and entertainment, and the communities involved stand together to support and enable it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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15th annual KSO

Nakama Nanami from the Nago Special Needs School greets volunteers at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. KSO began in 2000 with approximately 400 athletes and 600 volunteers as an 18th Wing community goodwill initiative to strengthen Japan-U.S. relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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15th annual KSO

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete lights the torch signaling the start of the games on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with approximately 950 special-needs athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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15th annual KSO

Volunteers in superhero costumes for the Kadena Special Olympics greet Japanese and American athletes as they arrive at the event on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. KSO is a one-day sporting and entertainment event with approximately 950 special-needs athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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15th annual KSO

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron spray water over buses filled with Special Olympics athletes as they arrive at the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. KSO has been conducted by Kadena every year since 2000 and was established by the 18th Wing commander. KSO features wholesome sporting and entertainment, and the communities involved stand together to support and enable it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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Team Kadena members and friends of Sadamu Jack Oshiro stand for a memorial procession convoy outside of Jack’s Place at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2016. Hundreds of attendants paid tribute to Oshiro’s legacy and contributions during his 60 years in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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American flags rest as the centerpiece during a naturalization ceremony Aug. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena has a strong commitment to helping non-citizen Department of Defense members and their families achieve U.S. citizenship. Since Oct. 1, 2001, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has naturalized 109,321 members of the military, with 11,069 of those service members becoming citizens during USCIS naturalization ceremonies in 34 foreign countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Martin Alonso Balcazar swears the oath of allegiance during a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony Aug. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena hosted it's first-ever naturalization ceremony with five military members and 10 dependents earning their citizenship. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2009, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has presented 106 children of members of the military with citizenship certificates during ceremonies in Italy, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, speaks to the new U.S. citizens about the impact they will have on their great country during a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony Aug. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This ceremony recognized the members as full-fledged U.S. citizens. Under special provisions in Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the President signed an executive order July 3, 2002, authorizing all non-citizens who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces on or after Sept. 11, 2001, to immediately file for citizenship. This order also covers veterans of certain designated past wars and conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Five military members and nine dependents take a group photo with Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, during a naturalization ceremony Aug. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act authorize U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to expedite the application and naturalization process for current members of the U.S. armed forces and recently discharged service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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A maintainer from the 33d Helicopter Maintenance Unit, cleans an HH-60G Pave Hawk while checking for corrosion Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd HMU supports the helicopters used by the 33rd Rescue Squadron maintainers to perform their operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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