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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

Kira Shirey, Kadena Veterinary Clinic vet technician, pulls blood out of a sample at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The blood sample is used in a schematic comprehensive diagnostic test, helping veterinarians assess internal health conditions that aren’t visible during a physical exam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

Dr. Hitomi Ushio, Kadena Veterinary Clinic vet technician, performs a check up on a privately owned pet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The Kadena Veterinary Clinic is more than just a place to get a pet’s vaccines. It’s a vital, multi-functional unit that supports the health, readiness, and quality of life for thousands of personnel, animals, and families across Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

Mariana Schmidt, left, Kadena Veterinary Clinic vet technician, performs an ear swab on a privately owned pet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The Kadena Veterinary Clinic is more than just a place to get a pet’s vaccines. It’s a vital, multi-functional unit that supports the health, readiness, and quality of life for thousands of personnel, animals, and families across Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

Taiyo, a privately owned pet, sits for a treat at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. As the largest military veterinary clinic in Japan, they support thousands of privately owned animals and military working dogs, while also managing nearly 80% of all pet quarantine processing for U.S. military installations across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

Ashely Lynch, Kadena Veterinary Clinic vet technician, reads a skin impression at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. As the largest military veterinary clinic in Japan, they support thousands of privately owned animals and military working dogs, while also managing nearly 80% of all pet quarantine processing for U.S. military installations across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

U.S. Army Capt. Laura Harms, Kadena Veterinary Clinic officer in charge, performs a check up on a privately owned pet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Harms specializes in geriatric care, with a focus on easing the aging process for senior pets, providing support and comfort in their golden years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

Kira Shirey, Kadena Veterinary Clinic vet technician, fills prescription at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. As the largest military veterinary clinic in Japan, the clinic supports thousands of privately owned animals and military working dogs, while also managing nearly 80% of all pet quarantine processing for U.S. military installations across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Mission Ready: Kadena’s Vet Clinic supports troops one paw at a time

U.S. Army Capt. Laura Harms, Kadena Veterinary Clinic officer in charge, performs a check up on a privately owned pet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Harms specializes in geriatric care, with a focus on easing the aging process for senior pets, providing support and comfort in their golden years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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A U.S. Army Patriot missile battery assigned to the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery awaits activation during a rainstorm on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Soldiers assigned to the 1-1 ADA stand ready to defend against any aerial strike that threatens U.S. forces or allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Crowther, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery engagement controller, secures a hose on an AN/MPQ-65 radar on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Soldiers assigned to the 1-1 ADA are required to take a certification every three to six months to validate their proficiency in operating and maintaining the Patriot battery missile system under real-world conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Army Pfc. Zigmond Berridge, left,1-1 Air Defense Artillery engagement controller, and Pfc. Da’Mario Deal-Maddox, 1-1 ADA vehicle driver, uncoil a hose for Spc. Dustin Crowther, center, 1-1 ADA engagement controller, to connect to an AN/MPQ-65 radar on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Soldiers with the 1-1 ADA engage in frequent exercises with the U.S Air Force and Marine Corps to ensure seamless operations in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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A U.S. Army AN/MPQ-65 radar assigned to the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery, right, receives fuel from an M1097A2 electric power plant on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The 1-1 ADA’s active air defense unit equips Okinawa with the capability to engage tactical ballistic missile threats in real time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Army Pfc. Da’Mario Deal-Maddox, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery vehicle driver, tightens a fuel cap on top of an M1097A2 electric power plant on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Soldiers assigned to the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery stand ready to defend against any aerial strike that threatens U.S. forces or allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Army Spc. Diangel Barraza, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery network communications system technician, and Spc. John Cartagena, 1-1 ADA engagement controller, assemble a shroud atop an AN/MPQ-65 radar on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The 1-1 ADA is the only active air defense unit on Okinawa capable of engaging tactical ballistic missile threats in real time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Army Pfc. Da’Mario Deal-Maddox, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery vehicle driver, inserts a key into an M1097A2 electric power plant assigned to the 1-1 ADA on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The M1097A2 electric power plant supplies fuel to the 1-1 ADA’s AN/MPQ-65 radar to maintain constant watch over surrounding airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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USFJ leaders visit Kadena AB, strengthen bilateral collaboration

Japan Marine Self-Defense Force Captain Tetsuro Sato and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jason Kidder, both U.S. Forces Japan/J3 deputy directors of operations, tour the flightline with members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 17th Special Operations Squadron, and 1st Special Operations Squadron during a semi-annual joint site visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19, 2016. Japanese and U.S. allies strengthen bilateral collaboration by familiarizing themselves with Kadena operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo story by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Undercover Airmen

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, be there for your wingmen because even one is one too many. (Courtesy photo)
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One team, one fight

Students attending the Joint Professional Military Education Okinawa Experience pose with senior enlisted leaders from around Okinawa Sept. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Enlisted leaders from across Okinawa joined forces for a week-long joint professional military education experience to learn the mission of their fellow service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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One team, one fight

Students attending the Joint Professional Military Education Okinawa Experience climb into a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students received the opportunity to learn about the missions of units from all branches of service on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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One team, one fight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Evan Ross, 33rd Rescue Squadron pilot, briefs the mission and capabilities of the 33rd RQS to students in the Joint Professional Military Education Okinawa Experience Sept. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students spent five days travelling to other bases and learning about each service and their role in the mission on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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