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‘Brave Buddies’ share Game Day

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein welcomes a Kadena Special Olympics athlete at the KSO art exhibit Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO was established by the 18th Wing commander in 2000 as an avenue to build relations with the local communities and government representatives while providing a meaningful activity for members of the special needs community on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Montiel and Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, fasten a panel on an F-15 Eagle Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th AMU conducted weapons load training, a monthly evaluation performed to maintain readiness for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew chief, secures a ratchet strap during weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Once every month, load crews conduct weapons load training to maintain proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, prepare for weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To maintain certification as load crew members, Airmen must go through monthly evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Senior Airman Jacob Montiel, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, carry a training model AIM 9X Sidewinder missile Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AIM 9X Sidewinder is an air-to-air, heat-seaking missile used by U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Ready to fight fires

An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6 sits ready for service on the flightline Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Strikers are an invaluable asset to fire departments across the Air Force, with their immense firefighting power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to fight fires

Masao Itokazu, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, conducts radio checks inside an Oshkosh Striker 6x6 Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Properly functioning radio systems assist with optimum response time in the event of an aircraft incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to fight fires

An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6 tests its water boom Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Oshkosh Striker 6x6s are special vehicles designed to put out aircraft fires and are capable of emitting 1,000 gallons of water within three minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to fight fires

An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6 sits at the ready on the flightline Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Strikers are utilized by fire departments across the Air Force for extinguishing aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th Comptroller Squadron Defense Travel System team lead, references a portion of Defense Document 577 in DTS Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DD 577, once filled out, is routed through the unit’s supervision and allows the proper authorities to view an organization’s information and the different permissions the organization may have. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th Comptroller Squadron Defense Travel System team lead, assists Senior Airman Manna Branson, 18th CPTS travel accounting technician, with a request concerning DTS Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. DTS manages any government-related travel authorizations, including such items as reservations, travel vouchers and government travel cards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, works on Temporary Duty orders Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Budget analysts often help prepare TDY orders, determining proper funding for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, certifies documents in the Automated Business Service System Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ABSS system manages funding requests, Government Purchase Card transactions and overall financial accountability and documentation for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Rivals against time

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron congratulate 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members at the conclusion of the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition is a time-honored tradition between the 67th and 44th AMU, showcasing each unit’s ability to quickly prepare an F-15 Eagle for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Rivals against time

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, retrieves tools during the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Accuracy was of the utmost importance during the competition; if crew members drop any tools during the competition, points get deducted from their score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Rivals against time

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To signal the start of the competition, an evaluator called the teams to attention and presented them with a time limit of 35 minutes to load missiles onto an F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Rivals against time

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zahmann McAdory, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load standardization crew member, tightens a bolt in preparation for loading a missile onto an F-15 Eagle during a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition and friendly competition between 67th and 44th AMU encourages teamwork and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Valiant warriors

An F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, with F-15s capable of supporting multiple missions and exercises throughout the Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide an F-15 Eagle Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. F-15 Eagles departed from Kadena in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield is a joint exercise between the U.S. armed forces which focuses on maintaining land, air, sea and cyberspace dominance in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15 Eagle for launch Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th AMXS supports Exercise Valiant Shield with F-15s from the 67th Fighter Squadron. Kadena’s pilots work with pilots from other branches of the U.S. armed forces during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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