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200911-F-YW474-0067

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Torres, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing non-commissioned officer in charge, catches a coin from Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, during a recognition event, Sept. 11, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Lt. Gen. Schneider visited Team Kadena in order to engage with leaders about headquarters mission strategies, receive feedback on wing operations, and to give personal recognition to distinguished Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200911-F-YW474-0054

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner, USFJ senior enlisted leader, receive an F-15C Eagle maintenance brief from Maj. Alexander Pagano, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operations officer, Sept. 11, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Lt. Gen. Schneider and Chief Master Sgt. Winegardner visited Team Kadena in order to learn more about how Airmen across the base are overcoming operational challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. USFJ leadership also had the opportunity to communicate headquarters mission strategies directly to 18th Wing leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200911-F-YW474-0045

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, engages in counter-COVID-19 operations discussion with members of the future operations cell Sept. 11, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Lt. Gen. Schneider visited Team Kadena in order to address topics of concern and receive feedback on how Airmen are overcoming pandemic-related issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200911-F-YW474-0040

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner, U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, speaks with Airmen in the COVID-19 current operations center, Sept. 11, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The visit by USFJ leaders enabled them to communicate headquarters strategies directly to Team Kadena as well as receive feedback and listen to Airmen’s concerns. USFJ leaders visited Team Kadena in order to discuss topics such as mission readiness and counter-COVID operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200911-F-YW474-0020

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner, U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Bender, 18th Wing command chief master sergeant, hold a breakfast with Airmen, Sept. 11, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Winegardner spoke about training, readiness, racial disparity, mental health, and leadership goals. The visit by USFJ leaders enabled them to communicate headquarters strategies directly to Team Kadena as well as receive feedback and listen to Airmen’s concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200909-F-YW474-0027

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, greets 18th Wing leaders upon arrival, Sept. 9, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Lt. Gen. Schneider visited Team Kadena in order to address mission readiness, counter-COVID operations, and to give recognition to distinguished Airmen across the Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200909-F-YW474-0010

U.S. Air Force 18th Wing leaders salute the arrival of Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, Sept. 9, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Lt. Gen Schneider visited Team Kadena in order to discuss topics such as mission readiness and counter-COVID operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0118

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conclude an engine test on an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0110

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaac Sanders, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chief, prepares a Commando II for refueling on the flight line July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Airmen of the 353rd SOAMXS perform around-the-clock maintenance on their aircraft, enabling constant readiness of the 1st Special Operations Squadron to respond to any contingency, disaster response, or humanitarian aid mission throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0058

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0041

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0022

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Phillip Belt and Cordell George, both aerospace propulsion journeymen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, test the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0009

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0007

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Phillip Belt and Cordell George, both aerospace propulsion journeymen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, test the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0352

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Brandon Rousseau, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, guides an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine toward its mounting point during an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The versatile airframe, which specializes in special operations forces missions, enables Rousseau and a small team of technicians to swap out an entire engine in a matter of hours, minimizing ground time needed for these types of maintenance projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0199

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of the 353rd Special Operations Group, the maintainers enable special operations forces members to maintain a worldwide mobility commitment, participate in Pacific Theater exercises, and support humanitarian and relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0133

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers enable the 1st Special Operations Squadron, which operates the Commando II, to conduct contingency operations in support of special operations forces throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0063

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Rousseau, Staff Sgt. James Swetland, both aerospace propulsion craftsmen, and Senior Airman Cordell George, aerospace propulsion journeyman, all assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers work around the clock to ensure aircraft are ready to provide combat ready, responsive, specialized airpower and enables the 353rd Special Operations Group to execute the full spectrum of the special operations forces mission throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0046

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MC-130J Commando II’s versatility includes the airframe’s ability to undergo entire engine changes performed by a small team of technicians anywhere on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0039

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The maintenance crews can change MC-130J Commando II engines in a matter of hours, ensuring the aircraft remains ready to support any contingency, disaster response, or humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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