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Propulsion Flight Keeps Kadena Flying

Airmen of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight perform tasks that enable Kadena Air Base F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit, providing support for Kadena F-15's as well as A-10's from Osan Air Base, Korea.(US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
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Propulsion Flight Keeps Kadena Flying

Airman 1st Class Shaun Carter of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight inspects a running engine for leaks inside the engine test cell, Oct. 15. Airmen of the propulsion flight perform tasks that enable Kadena Air Base F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit, providing support for F-15's as well as A-10's from Osan Air Base, Korea.(US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
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Propulsion Flight Keeps Kadena Flying

Airman 1st Class Jeffery Eason, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight, re-assembles a jet-fuel starter for an F-15 engine, Oct. 15. Airmen of the propulsion flight perform tasks that enable Kadena Air Base F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit, providing support for F-15's as well as A-10's from Osan Air Base, Korea. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
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ATR ends

Lt. Col. James Sukenik, 67th Fighter Squadron director of operations, takes off from Hyakuri Air Base in Japan concluding the week's aviation training relocation. About 90 Airmen from Kadena spent the week at the base, about 70 miles north of Tokyo, to work and fly alongside the Japan Air Self Defense Force as well as lessen the number of flights flown from Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Bryan Bouchard)
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JSC Tour, Feb 2010

Members of the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron and the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron brief a group of students and instructors from the Japan Self Defense Force Joint Staff College about their respective missions at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 3. Approximately 60 senior officers, to include Lt. Gen. Takashi Watanabe, the commandant of the college, made the trip from Tokyo to Kadena as part of JSDF's year-long advanced professional military education program. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
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Wednesday at the ATR

Capt. David Vincent, a pilot with the 67th Fighter Squadron, takes off Feb. 3 at Hyakuri Air Base. This was the third straight day of operations from the Japanese base as part of an aviation training relocation. (U.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Bryan Bouchard)
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Shogun-Operation Warmheart

Military members load bags filled with a Thanksgiving turkey and other canned goods on to a truck for delivery to families in need as part of Operation Warmheart at the Kadena Air Base Commissary Nov. 24. Operation Warmheart is a charity designed to help enlisted personnel and their families with loans, grants, and other needs through fundraisers and donations. The 18th Wing Chapel donated more than $8K for this Thanksgiving food drive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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Shogun-Operation Warmheart

Military members prepare 275 bags filled with a Thanksgiving turkey and other canned goods for families in need at the Kadena Air Base Commissary as part of Operation Warmheart Nov. 24. Operation Warmheart is a charity designed to help enlisted personnel and their families with loans, grants, and other needs through fundraisers and donations. The 18th Wing Chapel donated more than $8K for this Thanksgiving food drive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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Shogun-Okinawa International Carnival

Okinawa City hosted an international carnival Nov. 21-22 just outside of Gate 2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The cultural event brought together many of the different cultures that exist on Okinawa through a colorful parade, tug-of-war, a variety of performances and exotic foods. This is an annual event which highlights the city’s international culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)
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Shogun-KSO 2009

Athletes participated in a variety of events, to include ground golf, frisbee games, softball, 200 and 300 meter races, tennis matches and basketball games Nov. 14, 2009 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena hosted the 10th Annual Special Olympic Games and Art Festival for special needs Okinawan and American athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)
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Honoring those who have served

(Center) 1st Lt. Nicolas Schaeffer, 18th Munitions Squadron systems flight commander and Kadena honor guard assistant officer-in-charge, issues orders to his teammates as they prepare for a ceremony in early morning hours of Veteran's Day. The Kadena honor guard and approximately 200 servicemembers representing all military branches paid tribute to the Nov. 11 holiday honoring those who served in the military - both past and present. (Air Force/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)
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Honoring those who have served

(Center) 1st Lt. Nicolas Schaeffer, 18th Munitions Squadron systems flight commander and Kadena honor guard assistant officer-in-charge, prepares teammates Staff Sgt. Kristofer Talbott and Airman 1st Class Christopher Gangloff for performance during the early morning hours of Veteran's Day. The Kadena honor guard and approximately 200 servicemembers representing all military branches paid tribute to the Nov. 11 holiday honoring those who served in the military - both past and present. (Air Force/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)
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Kadena Circle Festival

Students from the Uechi Ryu Karatedo Kenyu-kai demonstrate their karate form during the Kadena Circle Festival Oct. 31. The two-day festival hosted by Kadena Town brought together hundreds of base and local residents through activities such as tie-dyeing, karate demonstrations, rice pounding, musical performances and a friendly game of children’s dodge ball. (Air Force/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)
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Shogun-Traffic enforcement

Airman 1st Class Edward Bailey uses a speed radar detector gun to catch drivers going above the speed limit Oct. 27 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airmen are part of a traffic enforcement team to keep a safe and secure environment for all personnel on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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LORE

Airmen from the 18th Medical Group treat a simulated chemical burn during exercise Beverly High 10-01 at Kadena Air Base Oct. 20. The 18th Wing is participating in a Local Operational Readiness Exercise to test the readiness of Kadena Airmen Oct. 19-23. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)
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Shogun-EME

A team from the Kadena Fire Department transports an injured victim to medical personnel for treatment in a scenario involving a KC-135 Stratotanker experiencing a fire at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19 during Exercise Beverly High 10-01. The 18th Wing is participating in a Local Operational Readiness Exercise to test the readiness of Kadena Airmen Oct. 19-23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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Shogun-MX

Airman 1st Class Tyler Kennemer, Staff Sgt. Joseph Radowski, and Senior Airman Johnathan Gales from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit configure an Aim-9 on a weapons trailer at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19 during Exercise Beverly High 10-01. The 18th Wing is participating in a Local Operational Readiness Exercise to test the readiness of Kadena Airmen Oct. 19-23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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Shogun-MX

Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect an F-15 in the early morning hours at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19 during Exercise Beverly High 10-01. The 18th Wing is participating in a Local Operational Readiness Exercise to test the readiness of Kadena Airmen Oct. 19-23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)
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ATR Hyakuri

Lt. Col. Steve Plank, Det. Commander for ATR Hyakuri and pilot with the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, presents squadron patches to Omitama City Mayor, Joichi Shimada, and Assembly Deputy Chairman, Tsutomu Nakamur, after meeting with them to discuss the events of the week, future bilateral training, and further cultural exchanges at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, Oct. 07. The squadron is participating in an Aviation Training Relocation exercise between the U.S. Air Force and the Japan Air Self Defense Force from Oct. 5-9, 2009.
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Hyakuri Aviation Training Relocation

Maintainers from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Kadena Air Base, Japan, recieve training from Staff Sgt. Hayashida, a Crew Chief in the Japan Air Self Defense Force, on the Aerospace Ground Equipment they will use during their visit to Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, Oct. 03. The visit is part of an Aviation Training Relocation exercise between Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and Japan Air Self Defense Force and takes place from 5-9 Oct. 2009.
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