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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron clear overgrown vegetation at a tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. Airmen with the 18th MUNS cleaned the tombs for Okinawan families, giving them more time to pay their respects during Shimi, a grave-sweeping festival during weekends in April where local people gather and eat food in courtyards while paying respects at their family’s tombs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

A tomb covered in overgrown vegetation lies within the 18th Munitions Squadron storage area at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. The vegetation is cleared with care so no damage is done to the tomb in preparation for Shimi, a yearly Okinawan custom to show appreciation to one’s ancestors held at the beginning of April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Barker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, waits in the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. Boom operators directly control the metal arm located in the rear of refueling aircraft, commonly known as the boom, to provide aerial refueling to joint and Allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Barker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and Allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real-time, on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. The primary mission for the 82nd RS is to provide vital intelligence to U.S. and Allied forces while securing a strategic military advantage in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joffre Alvarez, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs engine start up procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nico Ouano, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs engine start up procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joffre Alvarez, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs engine start up procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan and to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joffre Alvarez, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan and to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and Allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, March 31, 2025. The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real-time, on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250403-F-BX586-1003

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. Kadena serves as the Keystone of the Pacific and its location allows U.S. Pacific Forces as well as partner nations to work through interoperability challenges across joint, multinational, and multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250403-F-BX586-1002

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 355th EFS will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250403-F-BX586-1001

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1108

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1002

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter with air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day, or night in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1001

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Burning Questions with 18th MUNS

Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, left, 18th Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. James Toombs, 18th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, and Tech Sgt. Xavier Jeffers, 18th Munitions Squadron custody account supervisor, talk during a hot wings Airman development day at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. Chief Master Sgt. Wolfgang talked with the Airmen about how crucial they are to Kadena’s mission, emphasizing that the 18th MUNS provides Kadena’s and transient aircraft with live munitions necessary for continuing to deter adversaries and assure regional allies of the 18th Wing’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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