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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylon Stokes, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation support operator, secures cargo following a Ground Transportation cargo movement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 25, 2025. Ground Transportation assists units deployed to Kadena by receiving, securing, and transporting cargo upon their arrival and departure from Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jarod Peyton, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation support operator, waits for deployed service members arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 26, 2025. Ground Transportation Airmen are responsible for providing transportation to deployed members upon their arrival, departure and throughout the duration of their time at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Morales, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment technician, communicates with fellow deployment technicians during a cargo inspection for a deployed unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 26, 2025. The team responsible for coordinating with Deployed Force Employment units on Kadena, known as Task Force Jumanji, is made up of multiple AFSCs working together to streamline the deployment process and ensure every unit sent to Kadena is well taken care of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zoe Cathey, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, measures cargo for a deployed unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 26, 2025. Cargo technicians inspect every piece of in and outbound cargo assigned to deployed units to ensure proper measurements are taken and that the equipment is prepared for transport. (U.S. Air photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marisa Wolverton, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation support operator, guides a forklift while weighing cargo for a deployed unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 26, 2025. Upon arrival, cargo and equipment shipped by deployed units are unloaded by ground transportation Airmen, inspected and transported to the appropriate unit. When it’s time for deployed units to depart, ground transportation Airmen as well as cargo specialists inspect, weigh and prepare cargo for the trip home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman 1st Class Zoe Cathey, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, prepares to weigh cargo for a deployed unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 26, 2025. Cargo technicians are responsible for preparing cargo for transportation, including inspecting and weighing cargo as well as providing recommended packing plans for air crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Mason, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation support operator, moves cargo using a forklift during a Ground Transportation cargo movement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 25, 2025. Units who deploy to Kadena rely on ground transportation Airmen to move cargo and troops across the installation, streamlining the reception and departure process as well as improving their mission readiness on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Mason, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation support operator, loads cargo using a 10k standard forklift during a Ground Transportation cargo movement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 25, 2025. Ground Transportation is responsible for ensuring inbound and outbound units deployed to Kadena are able to transport their equipment and members across the base to meet mission readiness requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barbara Wojtasinski, 18th Logistics Readiness personal property supervisor, left, and Senior Airman Kaleb Hubbard, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron passenger travel technician, check in deployed members preparing for departure from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2025. DFE units are assisted by the 18th LRS throughout their time at Kadena Air Base, ensuring their deployments go as smoothly and possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th LRS delivers under pressure

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Zak, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants section lead, performs a pressure control check on a liquid oxygen tank while conducting an emergency liquid oxygen refill training exercise in support of operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Rapid response capabilities are essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th LRS delivers under pressure

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Zak, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants section lead, performs a pressure control check on a liquid oxygen tank while conducting an emergency liquid oxygen refill training exercise in support of operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Training exercises like this are critical to deterring aggression to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th LRS delivers under pressure

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Zak, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants section lead, performs a pressure control check on a liquid oxygen tank while conducting an emergency liquid oxygen refill training exercise in support of operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Readiness exercises enhance the 18th Wing’s capability to sustain flight operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th LRS delivers under pressure

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Zak, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants section lead, poses for a photo while performing an emergency liquid oxygen refill training exercise in support of operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Rapid response capabilities are essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th LRS delivers under pressure

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Zak, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants section lead, dons chemical protection gear in preparation to perform liquid oxygen tank maintenance in support of operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Rapid response capabilities are essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th LRS delivers under pressure

Seven liquid oxygen tanks sit postured to be checked and distributed to air maintenance units in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Liquid oxygen ensures that pilots and air crews are provided with safe breathing oxygen when conducting training and real-world missions at high altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

A 300 foot hose is staged for use during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan May 16, 2025. Trial participants were timed and evaluated on their endurance and ability to set up and break down FARP equipment under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

Forward area refueling point operators assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron evaluate a FARP tryout participant at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. FARP teams conduct ground refueling operations under a vast array of unpredictable conditions, such as nighttime, low-light environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis Dominguez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Following the tryouts, an interview is conducted to evaluate participant’s social and operational competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis Dominguez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator carries a hose during an forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. A FARP operator serves as a liaison for aircraft to conduct grounded, rapid refueling in contested or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Tavel, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, rests during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Following the tryouts, an interview is conducted to evaluate participant’s social and operational competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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