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Kadena honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron stand during the playing of the Pledge of Allegiance at a Police Week opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2026. Police Week is observed annually to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Kadena honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

Ruck bags carry tactical gear prior to a Police Week ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2026. National Police Week honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel and pays tribute to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tiahna Salahuddin, Medicine Readiness and Training Command preventative medicine technician, handles a Taiwanese beauty snake during a specialized snake handling course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The species, introduced to Okinawa in the 1970s, is now commonly found in central parts of the island. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emerald Domaoal, center, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management personnel, distributes informational pamphlets to service members during a specialized snake handling course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The 18th CES Pest Management team partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Medical Battalion to integrate snake handling into a joint service preventative medicine exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

U.S. service members review informational materials during a specialized snake handling course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. Okinawa is home to 22 species of snakes, eight of which are venomous, increasing the importance of hazard awareness training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

U.S. service members listen to instruction during a specialized snake handling course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management team partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Medical Battalion to integrate snake handling into a joint service preventative medicine exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

An Akamata snake is handled during a specialized snake training course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The nonvenomous snake is native to Okinawa and is known to prey on venomous species such as the habu. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trenton Brown, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, handles an Akamata snake during a specialized snake handling course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The training enhances hazard awareness and operational readiness in environments with native wildlife threats. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emerald Domaoal, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management personnel, demonstrates proper snake handling techniques during a specialized snake handling course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The course allowed service members more hands-on experience with local snakes, improving response capability and reducing risk of injury in the field. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Venomous threats meet prepared forces

A Taiwan habu is displayed during a specialized snake handling course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The venomous species poses a significant environmental hazard in parts of Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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U.S. service members perform sit-ups during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The gauntlet pushed service members beyond their own branch's fitness benchmarks and exposed them to the physical requirements of their counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Arresting system certification reinforce Kadena’s combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, engages a barrier cable during an aircraft arresting system certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. The certifications tested the stability and effectiveness of the BAK-12, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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260508-F-XM554-1242

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louver Cara, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron refueling maintenance supervisor, performs a deadlift during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The course combined 10 exercises compiling physical fitness assessments of each military branch, designed to test endurance, strength and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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260508-F-XM554-1182

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Tabarani, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, carries a simulated fallen teammate while maneuvering under fire during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. Participants moved through the course in mixed-branch groups, building familiarity between units that share training, missions and daily operations across Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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260508-F-XM554-1115

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Schiermeyer, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production assistant, performs pull-ups during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. Service members tested themselves against the fitness standards of every U.S. military branch during the joint-force challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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260508-F-XM554-1102

U.S. service members pull weights during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The event challenged participants to perform across multiple fitness standards in a joint environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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260508-F-XM554-1082

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Wing pulls weights during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The course combined 10 exercises compiling physical fitness assessments of each military branch, designed to test endurance, strength and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Warrior Gauntlet pushes joint force to the limit at Kadena

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Shaniya Sillers, Combat Logistics Regiment III MEF inventory management specialist, attempts a maximum deadlift during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The competition highlighted the physical readiness and warrior spirit shared across the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Warrior Gauntlet pushes joint force to the limit at Kadena

A U.S. Navy Sailor performs pull-ups during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The gauntlet challenged competitors through a series of strength and endurance-based events designed to build a fit-to-fight force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Warrior Gauntlet pushes joint force to the limit at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Austin Tyler, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent of ground transportation, carries a simulated fallen teammate while in an maneuvering under fire exercise during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The event emphasized teamwork, resilience and combat readiness under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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