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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and 18th Operations Support Squadron brief U.S. Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force members during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The ability to meet face-to-face allowed U.S. and Japanese military personnel to exchange information and plans in a seamless way, increasing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self-Defense Force member takes notes during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. This was the first BDOWG held since 2019 due to the COVID pandemic, allowing all parties involved to discuss the many changes regarding regional stability and threat level escalations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit brief Japan Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. BDOWGs enhance partnerships between the USAF, USMC, and JSDF by bringing them together to share ideas and discover how each branch can best support each other in defense of their shared interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Nelson, center, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-15 Eagle crew chief instructor, briefs Japan Self-Defense Forces members on hot pit refueling duty responsibilities during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The BDOWG is an annual event where Japanese and US Forces assigned to Okinawa come together to discuss ways to further bilateral training, operational integration and overall defense, safety, and partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self-Defense Force member inspects an F-15 Eagle during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The ability to meet face-to-face allowed U.S. and Japanese military personnel to exchange information and plans in a seamless way, increasing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

Senior Airman Alaire Osbornlief, second from the left, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation journeyman, shows Japan Self-Defense Force members how to restrain cargo on an aircraft pallet during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The JSDF members learned some of the skills and lessons that are taught as part of the Agile Combat Employment curriculum, giving them a potential example for their own future projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self-Defense Force member practices restraining cargo on an aircraft pallet during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The ability to meet face-to-face allowed U.S. and Japanese military personnel to exchange information and plans in a seamless way, increasing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen and Japan Self-Defense Force members work together to construct tents during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. These tents allow for forward-deployed units to set up remote command and control locations in otherwise nonpermissive environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self Defense Force member lifts the legs of a tent during an 18th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstration during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. These tents allow for forward-deployed units to set up remote command and control locations in otherwise nonpermissive environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Japan Self-Defense Forces members gather for a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. This was the first BDOWG held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing all parties involved to discuss changes regarding regional stability and threat level escalations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

A 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. Kadena Air Base is hosting F-22A Raptors to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

A 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor departs after being refueled by a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. The 199th FS conducted agile combat employment operation in the Pacific to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

A 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. The 199th FS conducted agile combat employment operation in the Pacific to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

A 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. The 199th FS conducted agile combat employment operation in the Pacific to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

A 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. The 199th FS conducted agile combat employment operation in the Pacific to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

Staff Sgt. Joshua Rials, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. Kadena Air Base is hosting F-22A Raptors to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

Staff Sgt. Joshua Rials, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. Kadena Air Base is hosting F-22A Raptors to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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909th ARS fuels the Raptors

A 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. The 199th FS conducted agile combat employment operation in the Pacific to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Wing uses a trowel for spall repair during a Multi-Capable Airmen course exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. The third and final step in expedient spall repair is filling the hole with the cement mixture, then using a trowel to ensure the mixture is flush with the pavement around it. While considered a temporary fix, this type of repair can allow an airfield to continue operating during or after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing work together to prepare cement during a Multi-Capable Airmen course, including training on expedient spall repair at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. Mixing the cement is step two of spall repair and requires quickly blending a combination of water and mortar mix. Speed is essential in this process, as the cement begins to set within fifteen minutes, and is set enough to be fully operational in an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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