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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Haines, 18th Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions crew chief, poses for a photo during a tomb clean-up in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. The majority of ancestral tombs of Okinawan families are located inside the perimeter of the base and are prepared a month in advance for families wishing to visit for Shimi, an annual event for showing appreciation to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christian Afaisen, 18th Munitions Squadron production flight pro super, uses a grass trimmer to remove overgrown vegetation on the walls of a family tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. The majority of ancestral tombs of Okinawan families are located inside the perimeter of the base and are prepared a month in advance for families wishing to visit for Shimi, an annual event for showing appreciation to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron, clean up overgrown vegetation surrounding an Okinawan family’s tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. The vegetation is cleared with care so no damage is done to the tombs in preparation for Shimi, an Okinawan custom to show appreciation to one’s ancestors once a year at the beginning of April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron, clean up overgrown vegetation surrounding an Okinawan family’s tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. The vegetation is cleared with care so no damage is done to the tomb in preparation for Shimi, a yearly Okinawan custom to show appreciation to one’s ancestors held at the beginning of April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Airman 1st Class Michael Haines, 18th Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions crew chief, cuts off branches from a tree during a tomb clean-up in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. Paths toward the shrines had to be cleared to provide the visiting Okinawan families safe passage to the tombs of their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Diego Delgado, 18th Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions crew chief, cuts vines off the surrounding area of a tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. Airmen with the 18th MUNS cleaned the tombs for Okinawan families, giving them more time to pay their respects during Shimi, a grave-sweeping festival during weekends in April where local people gather and eat food in courtyards while paying respects at their family’s tombs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Crews, 18th Munitions Squadron systems flight chief, uses a grass trimmer to remove overgrown vegetation on the walls of a tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. Airmen with the 18th MUNS cleaned the tombs for Okinawan families, giving them more time to pay their respects during Shimi, a grave-sweeping festival during weekends in April where local people gather and eat food in courtyards while paying respects at their family’s tombs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron clear overgrown vegetation at a tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. Airmen with the 18th MUNS cleaned the tombs for Okinawan families, giving them more time to pay their respects during Shimi, a grave-sweeping festival during weekends in April where local people gather and eat food in courtyards while paying respects at their family’s tombs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

A tomb covered in overgrown vegetation lies within the 18th Munitions Squadron storage area at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 9, 2025. The vegetation is cleared with care so no damage is done to the tomb in preparation for Shimi, a yearly Okinawan custom to show appreciation to one’s ancestors held at the beginning of April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. Kadena serves as the Keystone of the Pacific and its location allows U.S. Pacific Forces as well as partner nations to work through interoperability challenges across joint, multinational, and multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250403-F-BX586-1002

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 355th EFS will work in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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250403-F-BX586-1001

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2025. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1002

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter with air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day, or night in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250406-F-WJ150-1001

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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AmFest 25: Kadena opens its doors to the community

U.S. Marine Corps. Pilots and retirees from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing inform festival attendees on their roles during America Fest 2025 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin) p
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AmFest 25: Kadena opens its doors to the community

Festival attendees find shade under the wings of a KC-135 Stratotanker static display during America Fest 2025 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2025. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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AmFest 25: Kadena opens its doors to the community

Attendees of America Fest 2025 examine microscopes in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Hangar at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. America Fest gave local community members the opportunity to meet U.S. service members, learn about their role in the defense of Japan and experience American culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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AmFest 25: Kadena opens its doors to the community

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Daniel from 18th Wing Public Affairs briefs festival attendees about the technology they use to support the 18th Wing during America Fest 2025 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. America Fest gave local community members the opportunity to meet U.S. service members, learn about their role in the defense of Japan and experience American culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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AmFest 25: Kadena opens its doors to the community

Festival attendees pose for a photo with Kappy, the 18th Wing’s mascot, during America Fest 2025 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. America Fest is an opportunity for the local community to meet U.S service members, see advanced static aircraft up close, learn about Kadena’s mission and experience American culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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