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Tomb cleanup at 18MUNS in preparation for Shimi

A recently cleaned tomb site at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2023. The majority of the ancestral tombs of Okinawan families are located inside the perimeter of the base and are prepared a month in advance for families wishing to visit for Shimi, an annual event for showing appreciation to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Tomb cleanup at 18MUNS in preparation for Shimi

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Munitions Squadron clean up one of the ancestral tombs in preparation for Shimi at the beginning of April at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2023. Shimi is a sacred family event that allows the Okinawan people to get together with their families and pay respect to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Tomb cleanup at 18MUNS in preparation for Shimi

An untouched tomb slated to be cleaned at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2023. The overgrown vegetation is cleared with care so no damage is done to the tombs in preparation for Shimi, an Okinawan custom to show appreciation to one’s ancestors once a year at the beginning of April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Tomb cleanup at 18MUNS in preparation for Shimi

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edward N. Love IV, 18th Munitions Squadron precision-guided munition crew chief, clears a path toward the tombs that had been blocked off by heavy vegetation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2023. Paths toward the tombs had to be cleared to provide the visiting Okinawan families safe passage to the tombs of their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Tomb cleanup at 18MUNS in preparation for Shimi

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edward N. Love IV, 18th Munitions Squadron precision-guided munition crew chief, clears heavy vegetation around a tomb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2023. Every year before Shimi, Airmen clear paths to the tombs within the perimeter of the base to ensure safe passage to the Okinawan families who will come to pay their respects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Tomb cleanup at 18MUNS in preparation for Shimi

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Munitions Squadron clear debris from a path toward one of the tombs at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2023. Every year before Shimi, Airmen clear paths to the tombs to ensure safe passage to the Okinawan families who will come to pay their respects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Tomb cleanup at 18MUNS in preparation for Shimi

Airman 1st Class Austyn Colon, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions stockpile technician, uproots vines and grass from a tomb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2023. Aside from clearing the stone tomb of vegetation, Airmen assisting in a cleanup got rid of all invasive vegetation along the floor to give Okinawan families a comfortable area to pay their respects during Shimi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Lightning IIs arrive at Kadena to maintain advanced fighter pres

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs taxi on the flightline after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2023. The F-35 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 Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Lightning IIs arrive at Kadena to maintain advanced fighter pres

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shaun Loomis, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, left, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Mickus, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2023. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-35s will work in conjunction with other fighter units at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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18th Wing leadership takes flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, left, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, take off in an F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2023. In honor of his time at Kadena, Woods experienced, first-hand, training that enables Airmen to maintain Kadena’s status as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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18th Wing leadership takes flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2023. Kadena serves as the keystone for air power in the Pacific, ensuring Kadena is ready to project force capabilities and provide support to regional Allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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18th Wing leadership takes flight

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2023. Kadena serves as the keystone for air power in the Pacific, ensuring Kadena is ready to project force capabilities and provide support to regional Allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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18th Wing leadership takes flight

Airman Basic Miguel Estrella Quinonez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, communicates with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin before an F-15D Eagle training flight at Kadena Air Base, March 21, 2023. Kadena serves as the keystone for air power in the Pacific, ensuring Kadena is ready to project force capabilities and provide support to regional Allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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18th Wing leadership takes flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, left, 18th Wing command chief, hands his flight bag to Airman Basic Miguel Estrella Quinonez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, before a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2023. In honor of his time at Kadena, Woods was able to experience first-hand the training that allows Kadena to maintain its status as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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18th Wing leadership takes flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, right, 18th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, review flight information before a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2023. In honor of his time at Kadena, Woods experienced first-hand, training that enables Airmen to maintain Kadena’s status as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Shogun Chief holds enlisted call

Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, congratulates 18th Wing Airmen on their accomplishments during an enlisted call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2023. Woods hosted the enlisted call to reflect on his time at Kadena, highlight 18th Wing achievements in recent years and to answer Airmen’s questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Shogun Chief holds enlisted call

Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, listens to a question asked by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Riggins, 18th Dental Squadron hygienist, during an enlisted call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2023. During the enlisted call, Woods answered questions from Airmen that varied from quality of life improvements to career development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Shogun Chief holds enlisted call

Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, discusses the achievements of 18th Wing Airmen during an enlisted call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2023. Some of the achievements highlighted were leading the largest Department of Defense housing operation, Air Force wide innovations such as Project Venom and Kinetic Cargo and how the wing won over 150 Pacific Air Forces and Air Force level awards.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Shogun Chief holds enlisted call

Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, discusses the achievements of 18th Wing Airmen during an enlisted call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2023. Woods discussed the unique challenges faced at Kadena and quality of life improvements that occurred during his time as command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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Shogun Chief holds enlisted call

Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, talks about his time as command chief to members of the 18th Wing during an enlisted call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2023. During the enlisted call, Woods discussed the challenging and rewarding aspects of working at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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