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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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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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Warrior Gauntlet pushes joint force to the limit at Kadena

U.S. service members run two miles during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The endurance event pushed competitors to maintain speed and stamina while working together as a team. (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. service members lift ammunition cans during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The event tested strength, endurance and resilience through challenges inspired by each branch’s physical fitness standards. (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 Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, center, 18th Wing command chief, poses with U.S. Space Force Spc. 3 Porter Healy, left, and Spc. 3 Rachel Wieting, 53rd Space Operations Squadron satellite controllers, during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The event fostered camaraderie and reinforced a shared commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (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. service members from across the joint force gather for opening remarks during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The competition brought together Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Guardians to strengthen interoperability, teamwork and warrior ethos through a series of physically demanding events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Arresting system certification reinforce Kadena’s combat readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Padgett, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production journeyman, inspects a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system during a certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. The BAK-12 is a mechanical barrier designed to rapidly decelerate aircraft in the event of a braking failure during landing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Arresting system certification reinforce Kadena’s combat readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luke Yates, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, coordinates a rewind operation after an aircraft arresting system certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. During engagement with the aircraft, the kit’s barrier tape unwinds from the reel, creating a rotational force that builds hydraulic pressure, slowing the aircraft to a stop. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Arresting system certification reinforce Kadena’s combat readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Kosloske, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production apprentice, reattaches barrier tape to a tire following an aircraft arresting system certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. The BAK-12 aircraft arresting system is a mechanical barrier that can rapidly decelerate a tail-hook equipped aircraft in the event of a braking failure during landing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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