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Kadena’s AGE Flight — Jack of all trades, masters of rust

Airman 1st Class Grant Christensen, an 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment flight apprentice, checks the oil on a piece of equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. When receiving equipment that’s not working, it’s the job of an AGE technician to figure out the root cause of the malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Kadena’s AGE Flight — Jack of all trades, masters of rust

An 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment flight technician disconnects a battery while doing an inspection on a piece of equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Airmen from AGE have to contend with every aspect of their machinery, including electrical. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Kadena’s AGE Flight — Jack of all trades, masters of rust

Airman 1st Class Stephen Schuler, an 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment flight apprentice, washes off a piece of equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. A regular inspection of equipment includes scraping away rust, applying rust preventive sprays and then rinsing equipment off with water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Kadena’s AGE Flight — Jack of all trades, masters of rust

Airman 1st Class Kellen Hoogerwerf, an 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment flight apprentice, applies a rust preventive spray to a piece of equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. The preventive spray gets applied to joints where nuts and bolts meet, one of the most common areas for rust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Kadena’s AGE Flight — Jack of all trades, masters of rust

Airman 1st Class Andrew Goggin, an 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment flight apprentice, scrapes rust off a piece of equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Airmen at the AGE shops around the flight line fight the corrosive elements of Okinawan weather regularly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, cleans up after a fighter pilot finishes escaping a parachute canopy during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The SERE specialists prepare and maintain equipment for their various refresher courses. Part of cleaning up after WST is rinsing the salt water off all of the gear in order to preserve equipment and combat rust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, watches as a fighter pilot tries to get out of the water during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. Wearing safety equipment such as helmets and life jackets immerse pilots in a realistic situation and maintain their safety throughout the exercise. The SERE specialists guide pilots on the proper usage of gear, such as life preserver units which are in their everyday harnesses but remain inactive unless submerged in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot tries to get out from under his parachute during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist teaches the pilot to punch up on the canopy to make an air pocket, and from there to find and follow any radial seam, until they get to the end of the parachute. They’re also told not to kick their legs while under the canopy, to avoid getting tangled up underneath the parachute.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, watches as a fighter pilot tries to escape from under his parachute canopy during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The SERE specialist ensures the situation is realistic, yet safe. Being caught under a parachute in water is dangerous and can result in drowning, making the refresher course essential to maintaining the safety of pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot jumps into the water during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The refresher course helps pilots practice previously learned survival training skills, ensuring their safety no matter what situation they find themselves in. Fighter pilots are required to take this survival, evasion, resistance and escape taught course annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, watches as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot puts on a parachute harness in preparation for a parachute drag simulation during a water survival training course at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. This part of the WST course is specialized for fighter pilots, their ejection seats and parachutes. This exercise simulates the potential event of being pulled down or around in the water by their parachute, teaching pilots to properly disconnect from their parachute while in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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P3DT supports families, mission readiness

The PACAF Pediatric Psychological Developmental Team with the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, poses for a group photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2021. With the specialty care provided by P3DT, more families with dependents who require pediatric mental health services are able to accept overseas orders or remain overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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P3DT supports families, mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Rowberry, the chief of PACAF Pediatric Psychological Developmental Team with the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, flips through a book he may use during a therapy appointment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2021. P3DT specializes in child psychiatry, child psychology and developmental and behavior pediatrics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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P3DT supports families, mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Oglesbee, the PACAF Pediatric Psychological Developmental Team child psychologist with the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, chooses a toy figurine to use during a telehealth appointment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2021. The P3DT program doesn’t replace any pre-existing program, but instead offers specialized care for Air Force dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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P3DT supports families, mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Oglesbee, the PACAF Pediatric Psychological Developmental Team child psychologist with the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, demonstrates how a telehealth appointment would operate at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2021. Providing pediatric mental health support to five overseas Air Force bases, P3DT uses both virtual and in-person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Storytellers event

Airmen from the 18th Wing, pose for a photo after speaking at a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. The Airmen spoke about topics including alcohol abuse, relationship problems and surviving a helicopter crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Konair, 18th Operations Group Standards and Evaluations superintendent, recounts his story of surviving a helicopter crash during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Konair asked attendees to close their eyes at the beginning of his story to help them visualize the night of the helicopter crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Hill, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron Operations and Compliance superintendent, tells his story of overcoming alcohol abuse during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. The Storytellers event allowed Airmen to share stories of overcoming hardships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessica Nunez, an Airman Leadership School instructor for the 18th Wing, speaks during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Nunez shared her story to spread awareness of verbal abuse in relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Tech.Sgt. Mica Fuller, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron NCO in charge of Command Support Staff, shares her story of overcoming a divorce during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Fuller turned to fitness as a way to get through the difficult time in her life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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