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U.S. Air Force PACAF and Kadena leaders pose during a ceremony celebrating the Okinawa Multiple Award Construction Contract, or MACC, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. Expected benefits of the project include improved efficiency, reduced project timelines and an enhanced quality of life for service members and their families stationed on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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U.S. Air Force and Army civilians and service members pose for a group photo during a ceremony celebrating the Okinawa Multiple Award Construction Contract, or MACC, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. A dedicated team of 27 acquisitions, legal, engineering and finance professionals worked together to overcome challenges and put together the MACC, ensuring the project could cover a broad range of construction services across Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rheesa Paluay, 18th Contracting Squadron commander, gives remarks during a ceremony celebrating the Okinawa Multiple Award Construction Contract, or MACC at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The Okinawa MACC directly supports the readiness and well-being of U.S. forces by ensuring the timely and efficient execution of construction projects across the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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U.S. Air Force leaders cut a ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the Okinawa Multiple Award Construction Contract, or MACC, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The Okinawa MACC was a collaborative effort, involving multiple key stakeholders, including the 18th Civil Engineer Group, U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa, Detachment 2, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Far East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, left, 18th Mission Support Group commander, and Col. Paul Frantz, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander, stand together during a ceremony celebrating the Okinawa Multiple Award Construction Contract, or MACC at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The Okinawa MACC is a strategically vital contracting tool for sustaining infrastructure and military family housing across Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Kadena ATC - The tower behind the mission

U.S. Air Force air traffic control tower at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2025. Air traffic controllers with the 18th Operations Support Squadron monitor the airspace and airfield to ensure a safe and efficient flow of traffic in and out of Kadena, helping America’s airpower reach the farthest corners of the globe. At Kadena, the U.S. Air Force’s largest overseas combat wing, air traffic controllers are a vital part of guaranteeing the mission is a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Kadena ATC - The tower behind the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Scott, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller trainer, walks down the stairs at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2025. ATC Airmen are responsible for knowing the capabilities of every aircraft they could come in contact with to ensure they can safely direct them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Kadena ATC - The tower behind the mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Formiller, 18th Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of air traffic controller standardization and evaluation, monitors training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2025. Training is constant, new Airmen spend up to 15 months training for their 5 level and retraining is required at every new base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Kadena ATC - The tower behind the mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leo Gerard Lampa, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower specialist, reviews monitors at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2025. The ATC tower sequences the arrival and departure of Kadena's aircraft and other airborne assets on and off the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Kadena ATC - The tower behind the mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leo Gerard Lampa, left, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower specialist, and Staff Sgt. Connor Butler, 18th OSS watch tower supervisor, scan the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2025. ATC Airmen are responsible for knowing the capabilities of every aircraft they could come in contact with to ensure they can safely direct them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Kadena ATC - The tower behind the mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leo Gerard Lampa, left, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower specialist, and Staff Sgt. Connor Butler, 18th OSS watch tower supervisor, checks the monitors at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2025. ATCs manage the arrival and departure of aircraft on the flightline, coordinating with various squadrons to ensure the flightline operates smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Kadena ATC - The tower behind the mission

View of the U.S. Air Force flightline from the Air Traffic Control tower at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 3, 2025. ATCs assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron, help coordinate and maintain operations on this 5 mile long flightline, one of the most diverse and active in the Pacific.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, speaks with the Shogun Arena students on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2025. Shogun Arena is a professional development and mentorship course tailored for Kadena’s E-6s and E-5 selects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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18th Munitions Squadron: Arming the Fight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jake Lundin, left, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions system crew chief, guides U.S. Air Force Airman Kenny Truong, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management technician, while unloading cargo during a munitions Call Forward on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. Twice a year, the 18th MUNS conducts a Call Forward to replenish the munitions stockpile at Kadena Air Base, ensuring the 18th Wing remains ready to defend Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th Munitions Squadron: Arming the Fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kyle Turgeon, 18th Munitions Squadron storage supervisor, straps down cargo during a munitions Call Forward on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. Airmen from the 18th MUNS work together to unload, unpack and replenish high-value, high-priority assets necessary for continuing to deter adversaries and assure regional allies of the 18th Wing’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th Munitions Squadron: Arming the Fight

U.S. Air Force Airman John McGinnis, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management technician, moves cargo during a munitions Call Forward on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. Twice a year, the 18th MUNS conducts a Call Forward to replenish the munitions stockpile at Kadena Air Base, ensuring the 18th Wing remains ready to defend Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th Munitions Squadron: Arming the Fight

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Justin Rodriquez, left, and Nicholas Aguilar, 18th Munitions Squadron systems crew chiefs, work together to load cargo onto a truck during a munitions Call Forward on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. Airmen from the 18th MUNS work together to unload, unpack and replenish high-value, high-priority assets necessary for continuing to deter adversaries and assure regional allies of the 18th Wing’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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18th Munitions Squadron: Arming the Fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Turgeon, 18th Munitions Squadron storage supervisor, prepares to strap down cargo during a munitions call forward on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. Twice a year, the 18th MUNS conducts a Call Forward to replenish the munitions stockpile at Kadena Air Base, ensuring the 18th Wing remains ready to defend Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Igniting readiness in the engine test cell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Garcia, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron test cell craftsman, monitors an F-15E Strike Eagle engine, the F100-PW-220, during a routine afterburner test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2025. The test cell is a sound-suppressed facility, allowing Airmen to run the engines at in-flight performance levels, looking for any complications or failures that may arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Igniting readiness in the engine test cell

An F-15E Strike Eagle engine, the F100-PW-220, goes through a routine afterburner test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2025. Engines are tested inside the engine test cell to safely contain their power and reduce noise, allowing Airmen to conduct detailed inspections in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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