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Ride the lightning; F-35A training at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Charles, 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, goes through pre-flight procedures Nov. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rotational forces are integral to increasing our military combat capabilities, which are essential to U.S. power projection and security obligations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Ride the lightning; F-35A training at Kadena

Maintainers from the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conduct through pre-flight inspection Nov. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rotational forces are integral to increasing our military combat capabilities, which are essential to U.S. power projection and security obligations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Ride the lightning; F-35A training at Kadena

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. David Moore, 34th Fighter Squadron F-35 pilot, goes through pre-flight procedures Nov. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35As in the Pacific provide the Indo-Asia-Pacific region with the most advanced 5th generation fighter, capable of a variety of operations, including access to the global commons, active defense and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Tears, tasers, teamwork

Members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron and the Okinawa Police Department stand together for a group photo Nov. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 70 members from the Okinawa Police Department took part in the bi-lateral open-house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Tears, tasers, teamwork

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Corey Wilcox, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, is sprayed with pepper spray Nov. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Military combative techniques are used as the safest, most effective way members of Security Forces subdue aggressive or resistant suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Tears, tasers, teamwork

Donie, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, jumps through a car window during a demonstration Nov. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MWDs are trained to detect drugs and capture suspects that attempt to flee certain scenes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Tears, tasers, teamwork

Sakuda Tomokatsu, Okinawa Police Department traffic officer, shouts during a taser demonstration Nov. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Many techniques and tools are used to subdue suspects, such as vocal commands, combatives and tasers. Each one has many steps and requirements that must be met before Defenders will make the decision to utilize a particular option. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Ready to launch: Hill F-35A Lightning IIs begin deployed operations at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Kasperek, 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35A Lightning II crewchief, watches an F-35A taxi for take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Airmen and 12 F-35As from Hill Air Force Base, Utah’s 388th and 419th Fighter Wings are deployed to Kadena AB for a six-month planned rotation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready to launch: Hill F-35A Lightning IIs begin deployed operations at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares his fighter jet for the first F-35A take-off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. The F-35A gives global precision attack capability against current and emerging threats while complementing the air superiority of the aircraft fleets around them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready to launch: Hill F-35A Lightning IIs begin deployed operations at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off from the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. F-35 Lightning II is a 5th-generation stealth fighter developed to safely penetrate areas without enemy radar seeing it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready to launch: Hill F-35A Lightning IIs begin deployed operations at Kadena

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi for take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. The F-35s deployment offers unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and bilateral training across many different environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready to launch: Hill F-35A Lightning IIs begin deployed operations at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis for take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. The theater security package program is designed to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready to launch: Hill F-35A Lightning IIs begin deployed operations at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis for take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. The F-35A is deployed under U.S. Pacific Command’s theater security package program, which has been in operation since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Facing your demons: Airmen share personal tales of resiliency during Storytellers

Tech. Sgt. Chris Jones 18th Security Forces defender, shares his story of reaching out to others going through the same hardships during the Storytellers event, Oct. 30, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Storytellers allows Airmen to take care of each other by sharing a variety of stories from different experiences to which listeners can relate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Facing your demons: Airmen share personal tales of resiliency during Storytellers

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Pinkham, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery, shares his story of hardship and overcoming loss during a Storytellers event, Oct. 30, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Storytellers is about building resiliency through understanding hardship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Facing your demons: Airmen share personal tales of resiliency during Storytellers

Tech. Sgt. Lionel Rhone, 18th Security Forces defender, shares his story of finding help during one of the hardest parts of his life during a Storytellers event, Oct. 30, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Storytellers allows Airmen to listen to personal stories about overcoming hardship and building resiliency which enables Airmen to continue their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Kadena Special Olympics — breaking down barriers

Kota, a Kadena Special Olympics athlete, receives greetings and cheers from event volunteers during the athlete arrival event Nov. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is a one-day sporting, art and entertainment event with more than 880 athletes and artists participating in a day of competition, music and special recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Kadena Special Olympics — breaking down barriers

Special-needs athletes and family members walk through a cheering crowd during the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is sponsored by the Friends of Kadena Special Olympics in partnership with the 18th Wing, Okinawa Prefectural Government, Okinawa City, Kadena Town, Chatan Town and all U.S. military services on island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Kadena Special Olympics — breaking down barriers

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, presents medals to athletes during the 2017 Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is sponsored by the Friends of Kadena Special Olympics in partnership with the 18th Wing, Okinawa Prefectural Government, Okinawa City, Kadena Town, Chatan Town and all U.S. military services on island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica H. Smith)
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A BLOG worth reading

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers pose for a group photo during the bilateral Leadership Officer Group Oct. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The BLOG is an organization aimed at developing and enhancing the relationship between American and Japanese militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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