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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. and Japanese elementary school students, their parents, and event volunteers pose for a photo during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. 18th Wing sponsored cultural exchange efforts like these play a vital role in promoting mutual understanding, fostering stronger U.S.-Japan relationships and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. River Lang, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron centralized repair facility craftsman, leads an activity during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. and Japanese elementary school students compete in a game during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Moreno, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, speaks with local Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

A local Japanese elementary school student flashes a peace sign during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. 18th Wing sponsored cultural exchange efforts like these play a vital role in promoting mutual understanding, fostering stronger U.S.-Japan relationships and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Moreno, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, helps local Japanese elementary school students build kaleidoscopes during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mary Turpin, 18th Wing Public Affairs officer, leads a game of “red-light, green-light” during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

Jewell Langdon, cultural exchange event volunteer, instructs U.S. and Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reina Martinez, 718th Force Support Squadron fitness apprentice, poses with U.S. and Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

A member of a local Eisa dance group performs during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Co-hosted by the installation’s honorary commanders and local goodwill associations, the event was dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding, focusing on an understanding of Okinawa’s rich heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

Jewell Langdon, cultural exchange event volunteer, ties a bandana on a Japanese elementary school student during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. The event, co-hosted by the installation’s honorary commanders and local goodwill associations, was dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding, focusing on an understanding of Okinawa’s rich heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight brief, while Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron load equipment onto a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. During medical emergencies, 18th AES and 909th ARS Airmen work together to reconfigure the inner layout of KC-135 Stratotankers, enabling safe and efficient patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s, assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. Fighter rotations ensure aircraft remain ready to respond to missions across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. Fighter rotations to Kadena demonstrate U.S. commitment to maintaining readiness and regional stability.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron evaluate simulated patients aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. 18th AES Airmen undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Raymond Kelly, left, and Capt. Dreannan McConnell, both 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurses, conduct a preflight brief aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, at Kadena Air Base Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. 18th AES flight nurses specialize in providing critical in-flight care to injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Walker Landry, left, and Capt. Kyler Wedgeworth, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, perform preflight checks before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. The 909th ARS provides KC-135 combat-ready tanker aircrews, providing air refueling support to the Department of War and allied partner units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Raymond Kelly, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, treats a simulated patient aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. 18th AES personnel train extensively to deliver life-saving care during aeromedical evacuation missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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