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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 answers the call

18th Operation Support Squadron airfield management Airmen conduct airfield coordination calls at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2021. Airfield management is often the main source of information for flight line emergencies and has the ability to close, suspend and reopen runways. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Harris, 18th Operation Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, conducts a Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard check on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2021. BASH checks are an important task to make sure wildlife don’t damage jet engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adrienne Fields, 18th Operation Support Squadron NCO in charge of airfield management operations, demonstrates the use of a measuring wheel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 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 Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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Airfield Management answers the call

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adrienne Fields, 18th Operation Support Squadron NCO in charge of airfield management operations, requests information over the radio at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2021. Airfield Management routinely identifies, marks and reports maintenance issues they find to the correct agency to repair, ensuring the airfield remains fully functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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Airfield Management answers the call

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samuel Frake, 18th Operation Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, dons personal protective equipment before operating on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2021. Airfield management works alongside a variety of different organizations and military branches to ensure a safe runway. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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Airfield Management answers the call

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adrienne Fields, 18th Operation Support Squadron NCO in charge of airfield management operations, assesses new information at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2021. Airfield management tracks and files flight plans which detail the route aircraft fly. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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Airfield Management answers the call

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Thomas Harris, 18th Operation Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, patrols the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2021. In order to ensure operations run smoothly, Airfield Management conducts runway checks, respond to emergencies and stay in close communication with the Air Traffic Control tower throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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Airfield Management answers the call

18th Operation Support Squadron airfield management Airmen coordinate to deter wildlife on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 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 Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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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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