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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct rapid airfield damage repair after a simulated airstrike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario allowed Airmen to refine the coordination and technical skills needed to maintain air operations in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated unexploded ordinance round that has been disarmed during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair, and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Carter, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, removes a simulated unexploded ordnance in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. EOD technicians provide explosive threat mitigation to safely render potential threats inert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform unexploded ordnance clearing procedures during a rapid airfield repair training in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The training tested Airmen’s ability to quickly restore flight operations following simulated attacks. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform an unexploded ordinance sweep of a crater formed by a simulated air strike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses strengthen bonds through the Amazing Race

Spouses from Team “Loco for a Roco” apply glitter on their faces in preparation for the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race opening ceremony at Jack’s Place at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. Teams showcased their spirit with matching shirts and creative designs to stand out during the three-day competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Team Kadena: Spouses strengthen bonds through the Amazing Race

Team Kadena Spouses and pilots from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron look out the cockpit of the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator during the 2025 Spouses’ Amazing Race at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The spouses had the opportunity to pilot the KC-135 Stratotanker simulator and follow the landing procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing, participate in the POW-MIA Remembrance Run 24-hour ruck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Service members across Kadena gathered to pay tribute, demonstrating unity while honoring the sacrifice of those who were captured or remain missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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U.S Air Force Col. Gerald Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group commander, delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the POW/MIA Remembrance Run 24-hour ruck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. During his remarks, Carisio reaffirmed the U.S. military’s responsibility to preserve the legacy of prisoners of war and those missing in action, ensuring their sacrifices remain honored and remembered across every generation of service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Carrying Their Memory Forward

Curt Kozlesky, U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.), reads from a list of names of all known prisoners of war and missing in action personnel during the opening ceremony of the POW/MIA Remembrance Run 24-hour ruck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. The Department of Defense remembers and honors those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Carrying Their Memory Forward

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard present the colors during the opening ceremony of the POW/MIA Remembrance Run 24-hour ruck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. POW/MIA Recognition Day remembers and honors U.S. service members who were prisoners of war and those who never returned home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Honor Guard present the colours for a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. The Kadena Fire Department conducted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to honor the lives of the victims and first responders lost that day in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erickson-Jiggs Ramones, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron station captain and Mr. Kazuki Isa, 18th CES driver operator, hold tags of first responders who died in service during 9/11 as they prepare to perform the annual stair climb ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. The 9/11 stair climb tribute includes first responders climbing 110 flights of stairs, representing the 110 floors of the twin tower building honoring those who died to save as many people during the 9/11 terrorist attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Frantz, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander, gives a speech during the 9/11 memorial ceremony, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. During the ceremony, attendees united in solemn remembrance and respect of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Never forget: Kadena firefighters lead 9/11 remembrance

U.S. Air Force Firefighter holds tags of first responders who died in service during the stair climb tribute at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11. 2025. The 9/11 stair climb tribute includes first responders climbing 110 flights of stairs, representing the 110 floors of the twin tower building honoring those who died trying to save as many people during the 9/11 terrorist attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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U.S. volunteers join Okinawans in city clean up

Volunteers converse before the opening ceremony of a bilateral community cleanup event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17 and 31, 2025. The second day of the event began with remarks by the Okinawa City Mayor and the Chairman of the Okinawa Citizens Center, followed by a brief from the event coordinators on the rules and regulations surrounding the pickup. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. volunteers join Okinawans in city clean up

U.S. Service members and families join Okinawan volunteers to pick up trash during a bilateral community cleanup event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17 and 31, 2025. Cleanup participants formed groups and split up to cover four different courses outlined on the event map. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. volunteers join Okinawans in city clean up

An Okinawa Citizen’s Center representative gives a speech during a bilateral community cleanup event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17 and 31, 2025. The second day of the event began with remarks by the Okinawa City Mayor and the Chairman of the Okinawa Citizens Center, followed by a brief from the event coordinators on the rules and regulations surrounding the pickup. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. volunteers join Okinawans in city clean up

U.S. Service members and families join Okinawan volunteers to pick up trash during a bilateral community cleanup event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17 and 31, 2025. After the event concluded, volunteers gathered to review the results of their efforts and reflect on the importance of taking personal interest in community upkeep. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. volunteers join Okinawans in city clean up

A U.S. Service member joins Okinawan volunteers to pick up trash during a bilateral community cleanup event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17 and 31, 2025. Over the two days nearly 100 locals, military members and their families picked up over 40 bags worth of trash and debris from the historic city streets. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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