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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. VP-10 provides critical domain awareness and deters adversaries' aggressive use of their submarines and warships. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. VP-10 provides critical domain awareness and deters adversaries' aggressive use of their submarines and warships. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Harmon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares the boom on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2023. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

Airman 1st Class Patrick Cox, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Unit integrated flight control systems journeyman, and a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker are reflected in a puddle after it rained at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2023. The KC-135 delivers global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Poseidon brings sea power to the air

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Mattson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, front, connects hydraulics on a KC-135 during pre-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring we are ready to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Kadena food pantry opens doors to military families

From left to right, Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, Senior Airman Armanda Jackson and Senior Airman Christina Pruch, Airman Committed to Excellence food pantry committee leads, pose for a picture inside of the food pantry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. The Kadena food pantry is the first military affiliated food pantry located on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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Kadena food pantry opens doors to military families

Airman Committed to Excellence food pantry committee leads speak to 18th Wing leadership during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. The Kadena food pantry is the first military affiliated food pantry located on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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Kadena food pantry opens doors to military families

From left to right, Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 18th Wing command chief, Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, and Senior Airman Faith Pruch, Kadena Airman Committed to Excellence committee president, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. The Kadena food pantry is the first military affiliated food pantry located on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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Kadena food pantry opens doors to military families

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, addresses a crowd during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. The Kadena food pantry is the first military affiliated food pantry located on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryor Mortiz, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons crew chief, Airman 1st Class Miles McKie, center, and Senior Airman Kevin Arredondo, right, 44th AMU weapons load crew members, pose for a photo after winning Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

U.S. Air Force Col. Laura Goodman, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Richey, right, 18th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo with the winning load crew at Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, left, 18th Wing commander, speaks with the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew about the challenges faced during Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Banks, left, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons specialist, and Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, right, 18th Wing commander, talk about the challenges faced during Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. During the competition members loaded munitions while being graded on speed, reliability, safety and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

Senior Airman Kevin Arredondo, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Bryor Mortiz, right, 44th AMU weapons crew chief, load ordnance onto an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron during Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

Senior Airman Rachel Rigsby, left, and Senior Airman Andrew Eastep, right, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, finish loading CATM-120C missiles onto an F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron during Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. During the competition members loaded munitions while being graded on speed, reliability, safety and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Banks, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons specialist, prepares to load a GAU-18 machine gun attached to an HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

Staff Sgt. Calvin Corpuz, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, prepares a CATM-120C missile for loading onto an F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron during Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The load crew chief is responsible for leading the crew and providing direction. They also provide the final look over the aircraft once loading procedures have completed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

Airman 1st Class Aubrey Jourdan, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, operates a bomb lift truck during Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

Airman 1st Class Joey Bahena, 480th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, attaches an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile to an F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron during Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Shogun Showdown 2023

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brooke Martin, left, 480th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Joey Bahena, center, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Sowinski, right, 480th FGS weapons load crew members, laugh together during their introduction to the audience at Shogun Showdown, a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of the event was to hold friendly competition amongst weapons load crews for several different airframes, showcase multi-capable Airmen in action and demonstrate the work that goes into generating a combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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