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18th Security Forces Squadron sharpens readiness at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron stand in formation during a shift change brief at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2025. Security Forces’ primary mission is to defend Kadena Air Base and safeguard U.S. interests alongside Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group commander, delivers a speech during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony. Carisio thanked service members and honored guests for attending the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group incoming commander, during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The 18th MXG supports the 18th Wing and maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operation taskings at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 18th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The 18th MXG supports the 18th Wing and maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operation taskings at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, middle, 18th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th MXG incoming commander, bow their heads for the invocation during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aiman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Soo Kim, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement non-commissioned officer in charge, helps a Kadena Language Institute student put on a helmet during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Kadena Language Institute students and teachers pose for a photo outside the Kadena Marina before a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. KLI hosts a monthly exchange event between students and military members stationed at KAB that helps develop the students’ foreign language skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Soo Kim, right, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement non-commissioned officer in charge, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley, 18th Wing PA specialist, share their experiences as PA Airmen with Kadena Language Institute students during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. The brief educated students on Kadena’s diverse mission sets and its role in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

From left to right, Ryuku Komine, Kazuro Tamaki and Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute students, pose for a photo after putting on U.S. Air Force gear during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Towa Kinjo, right, helps Kazuro Tamaki don a U.S. Air Force flight suit during a Kadena Language Institute student tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Aoi Takubo, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement specialist, gives an 18th Wing mission brief to Kadena Language Institute students during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. The brief educated students on Kadena’s diverse mission sets and its role in the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute student, poses for a photo inside a KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students had the opportunity to pilot the KC-135 simulator, experiencing firsthand how refueling pilots train before their first flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Robins, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, teaches Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute student, on how to operate the KC-135 Stratotanker simulator during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students learned about the 909th’s mission and their role in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dave Jan Gabriel, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, briefs Kadena Language Institute students on the functions of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students learned about the 909th’s mission and their role in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Brig. Ge. John Gallemore

Brig. Ge. John Gallemore 18th Wing commander.
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The F-15EX plays a critical role in modern warfare, providing substantial additional capacity for long-range fires, sensors, and electronic warfare in contested areas, complementing 5th generation fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena through a combination of 4th and 5th generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul McManus, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

Two U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle IIs assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxi after landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Local units conducted integration and familiarization training with the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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