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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, right, and Kaden Audinet, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, answer questions during an interview with local Okinawan journalists at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. The Nirai Fire Department fire chief awarded certificates of appreciation to Audinet and Betancourt for their heroic actions during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron, members of the Nirai Fire Department, and local Okinawan nationals pose for a photo at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. Along with two local nationals, U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th MUNS storage munitions technicians, received praise for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet, left, and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, answer questions during an interview with local Okinawan journalists at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. The Nirai Fire Department fire chief awarded certificates of appreciation to Audinet and Betancourt for their heroic actions during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

A certificate of appreciation sits on the lap of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. Audinet and Betancourt received certificates from the Nirai Fire Department fire chief for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

Tetsuya Furumi, left, Nirai Fire Department fire chief, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. This certificate represented the department’s heartfelt respect and gratitude to Audinet, who carried out the prompt and accurate rescue and firefighting activities during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

Tetsuya Furumi, left, Nirai Fire Department fire chief, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, at Nirai Fire Department Headquarters, Kadena Town, Japan, June 9, 2025. This certificate represented the department’s heartfelt respect and gratitude to Betancourt, who carried out the prompt and accurate rescue and firefighting activities during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, poses for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Along with U.S. Air Force A1C Jacob Betancourt, also a storage munitions technician, Audinet heroically aided an Okinawan local national who was trapped during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, poses for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Along with U.S. Air Force A1C Kaden Audit, also a storage munitions technician, Betancourt heroically aided an Okinawan local national who was trapped during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Audinet and Betancourt received praise from 18th Wing leadership for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Audinet, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, inspects munitians at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Munitions technicians are responsible for the safe storage, handling and maintenance of various types of munitions, including ammunition, explosives and other related materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Betancourt, 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technician, guides a forklift at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. Munitions technicians are responsible for the safe storage, handling and maintenance of various types of munitions, including ammunition, explosives and other related materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, left, acknowledges U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Audinet and Jacob Betancourt, both 18th Munitions Squadron storage munitions technicians, for their heroic actions at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2025. Audinet and Betancourt received praise from 18th Wing leadership for their heroic efforts during a major vehicle accident that occured on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Bytell-Lancer, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs post-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle after a training sortie in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline after returning from a training sortie in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. Southern Beach is a continual effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Juve, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle into the aircraft shelter after a training sortie in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ross Kohler, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, monitors the time prior to engine start during Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach where the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron performs pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. This routine training mission ensured Kadena’s continued readiness to deliver air superiority for the defense of Japan and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron and two maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron review an F-15C Eagle maintenance log during pre-flight checks prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Kadena Airmen regularly train to maintain their capability to provide unrivaled air power in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final end-of-runway checks on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as a multimedia specialist from the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office performs video documentation prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Trust and teamwork between operations, maintenance and support Airmen are foundational to any successful flying mission; each professional brings specialized skills to ensure U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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