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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing lands on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Kadena’s airfield operates around the clock to support U.S. and allied forces across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The 353rd SOW provides specialized airlift, refueling and infiltration capabilities across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nayeli Lopez, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, observes a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, flying above Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management ensures Kadena’s runway remains safe and operational for daily aircraft movements.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dana Nguyen, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, observes an F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, taxiing on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Kadena’s airfield supports U.S. and allied aircraft across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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An 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management vehicle drives on the flight line as a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies overhead at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management maintains situational awareness of all airfield activity to ensure safe aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dana Nguyen, 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, uses a land mobile radio during a foreign object debris check on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Routine inspections help ensure safe flight operations for U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Arina Higa, 18th Operational Support Squadron air traffic specialist, takes notes while answering a phone call on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Local national civilians work alongside U.S. Airmen to support airfield operations across the Indo-Pacific’s busiest combat airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nayeli Lopez, 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, reviews airspace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management Airmen conduct daily inspections and coordination to keep the airfield operational 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Members of the 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management flight pose for a photo on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The Airfield Management team oversees daily runway operations, ensuring Kadena’s flight line remains safe and mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Airfield Management: ruling the runway

Tech. Sgt. Laramie Combs, the 18th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of Airfield Management Training, practices reassembling a Remington Model 870 shotgun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2021. Pyrotechnics and M870 weapons are used to neutralize or disperse birds and wildlife, which can pose a hazard to aircraft on the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Airfield Management: ruling the runway

Tech. Sgt. Enrique Raya-Medina, the 18th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of Airfield Management Operations, makes a phone call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2021. Airfield Management routinely identifies, marks and reports issues they find to the correct agency to repair, ensuring the airfield remains fully functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Airfield Management: ruling the runway

Airman 1st Class Evelyn Lopez, Airfield Management Operations lead from the 18th Operations Support Squadron, scans the airfield at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2021. The runway is regularly monitored for wildlife, foreign objects and anything that could pose a safety hazard to pilots and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Airfield Management: ruling the runway

Airman 1st Class Evelyn Lopez, Airfield Management Operations lead from the 18th Operations Support Squadron, uses a measuring wheel to calculate the size of a paint marking at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2021. One element of keeping the runway safe for pilots and planes is inspecting the markings on the airfield to ensure they were painted accurately and within regulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Pilot up!

Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, prepares to taxi out onto the runway Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall is going through instructor pilot training. To become an instructor pilot, individuals need to have at least 500 flight hours before they can even be considered as a candidate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pilot up!

Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, climbs into the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall conducted a training flight to test his offensive basic fighter maneuvering as part of his training in becoming an instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pilot up!

Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, gears up for a flight Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall went through one of the phases of instructor pilot training where he prepared for a training session on offensive basic fighter maneuvering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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