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Okinawa vice governor visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, shows Kurayoshi Takara, vice governor of Okinawa, and his team the inner workings of an F-15 during a tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2014. During the tour, Takara visited sacred and historical sites on base and learned about the 18th Wing’s history and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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Okinawa vice governor visits Kadena

Kurayoshi Takara, vice governor of Okinawa, and Susumu Matayoshi, director general of the governor’s executive office, visit Uehara Bijuru, an on-base sacred site, during a tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2014. Takara visited Kadena to learn about the 18th Wing’s mission, relationship with the local population and role as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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Okinawa vice governor visits Kadena

Kurayoshi Takara, vice governor of Okinawa, and his team view Kadena’s flightline during a driving tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2014. During the tour, Takara visited sacred and historical sites on base in addition to learning about the 18th Wing’s mission and role as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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Tops in Blue brings home one of Kadena's own

Staff Sgt. Marc Hightower, Tops in Blue keyboard player, and Capt. Fanesha Friar, Tops in Blue Officer in Charge, present an appreciation plaque to 18th Air Maintence Squadron commander, Lt. Col. John Tran at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2014. The plaque is to recognize Hightower's releasing squadron for their support of Hightower's role in Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue brings home one of Kadena's own

Staff Sgt. Marc Hightower, pictured center, plays his keyboard as a member of the Tops in Blue team, at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2014. Hightower is one of Kadena's own, released from the 18th Air Maintenance Squadron in March of 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue brings home one of Kadena's own

Although usually seen behind the keyboard, Staff Sgt. Marc Hightower is featured as a soloist in one of Tops in Blue's songs during their performance at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2014. Hightower is one of Kadena's own, released from the 18th Air Maintenance Squadron in March of 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Kadena hosts annual historical site visit

An Okinawa City resident takes notes in front of a monument during an annual historical site visit on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2014. A historic site is an official location where pieces of political, military or social history have been preserved. Historic sites are usually protected by law, and many have been recognized with the official national historic site status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Kadena hosts annual historical site visit

Okinawa City citizens examine monuments during an annual historical site visit on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2014. Okinawa City has an established "Peace Month" from August 1 to September 7. During the "Peace Month" citizens are allowed to visit three war-related sites on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Kadena hosts annual historical site visit

Hideaki Sakihama, 18th Wing Public Affairs community relations specialist, informs Okinawa City citizens about the history of the World War II Japanese aircraft hangars during an annual historical site visit on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2014. This was the 21st annual historical site visit on Kadena. More than 90 Okinawa City citizens and nine students from Toyonaka City, Osaka, visited three war-related sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Kadena hosts annual historical site visit

Okinawa City citizens take a picture of a plaque at the Peace Garden memorial during an annual historical site visit on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2014. More than 90 people from Okinawa City and nine students from Toyonaka City, Osaka, visited three war-related sites on Kadena. Okinawa City organizations and citizens visit during this time period every year to learn about significant pieces of history here on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

Senior Airman Jeremiah Barnes, a vocalist with the Air Force’s Tops in Blue entertainment showcase, performs July 28, 2014, at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit tasked with providing quality entertainment for the worldwide Air Force family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Flack/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

Members of Tops in Blue, the Air Force’s premiere entertainment showcase, perform July 28, 2014, at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit tasked with providing quality entertainment for the worldwide Air Force family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Flack/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

Staff Sgt. Marc Hightower, a keyboard player with the Air Force’s Tops in Blue entertainment showcase, performs July 28, 2014, at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Hightower, a member of Kadena’s 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was able to visit with fellow squadron members during his return to Okinawa for the Tops in Blue performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Flack/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Villaneuva, Tops in Blue saxophonist, nails a solo center stage at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan on July 27, 2014. Tops in Blue is an all-active duty Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gina Lavender, Tops in Blue vocalist, sings a solo during a performance at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2014. Tops in Blue is an Air Force global entertainment unit dedicated to providing entertainment for the Air Force family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nia Newton, Tops in Blue vocalist, leads the women's ensemble in a song dedicated to American pride at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2014. Tops in Blue is an Air Force global entertainment unit dedicated to providing entertainment to the Air Force family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

The men's vocalist section of Tops in Blue takes the stage with their twist on a few country songs at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2014. Tops in Blue's primary purpose is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle McCarty, Tops in Blue vocalist, walks up to the crowd as he performs one of his solos at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2014. Tops in Blue is an all-active duty Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Worle, Tops in Blue band member, rocks a perfect solo with blazing speed at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2014. Tops in Blue is a special all-active duty Air Force unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Tops in Blue entertains Kadena

The spotlight picks out one of Tops in Blue's vocalists as she astounds the audience at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2014. Tops in Blue's primary purpose is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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