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Fueling the Fight

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron Oct. 3, 2019, during a training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS helps ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling to U.S., allies and partners within their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)

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Fueling the Fight

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron Oct. 3, 2019, during a training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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Fueling the Fight

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron Oct. 3, 2019, during a training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS helps ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling to U.S., allies and partners within their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)

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Fueling the Fight

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a training exercise Oct. 3, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS at Kadena AB plays a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)

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Fueling the Fight

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron Oct. 3, 2019, during a training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS helps ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling to U.S., allies and partners within their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)

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Fueling the Fight

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a training exercise Oct. 3, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS at Kadena AB plays a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Gee, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structual maintenance craftsman, inventories tools at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. Airmen from the 18th EMS support the flying mission through munition, aircraft and other maintenance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Pacheco, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structual maintenance apprentice, adjusts a drill press at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. Structural maintenance technicians work directly from their technical orders to create, repair or maintain required aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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191004-F-QQ371-039

Aircraft structural maintainers from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, operate a production tube bender at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. Structural maintenance technicians work directly from their technical orders to create, repair or maintain required aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kyle Kirts (left) and Brady Motes (right), assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structual maintenance journeymen, operate a production tube bender at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. As aircraft parts bend, break or corrode over time, the Airmen from the Aircraft Structural Maintenance flight step in to repair or replace the faulty equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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191004-F-QQ371-027

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Nacey, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structual maintenance craftsman, cuts a piece of metal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. Structural maintenance technicians work directly from their technical orders to create, repair or maintain required aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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191004-F-QQ371-017

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Nacey, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structual maintenance craftsman, cuts a piece of metal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. The 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron ensures Kadena’s aircraft are structurally sound for future missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Climbing Feature

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, attempts a difficult route at a climbing gym Sep. 5, 2019, outside Kadena Air Base, Japan. As an aerospace ground equipment journeyman, Ortiz inspects, maintains, and delivers support equipment for several aircraft, such as HH-60G Pave Hawks and KC-135 Stratotankers. Outside of work, Ortiz spends her free time attempting new indoor and outdoor climbing routes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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Climbing Feature

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, looks at a possible route at a climbing gym Sep. 5, 2019, outside Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ortiz continuously works on improving her grip strength and ability to perform more dynamic movements. She continues to climb one to two times a week, and projects a more difficult bouldering grade by the end of 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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Climbing Feature

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, stretches before a climbing session Sep. 5, 2019, in Chibana, Japan. Janja Garnbret, Akiyo Noguchi, Shauna Coxey, and Miho Nonaka are female professional climbers who inspire Ortiz to keep training and join their elite climbing scale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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Climbing Feature

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, climbs a bouldering wall in Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 5, 2019. As an aerospace ground equipment journeyman, Ortiz inspects, maintains, and delivers support equipment for several aircraft, such as HH-60G Pave Hawks and KC-135 Stratotankers. Outside of work, she uses indoor rock climbing as a physical outlet and maintains resiliency in the face of everyday stressors and challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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Climbing Feature

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, climbs an indoor rock wall in Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 5, 2019. Ortiz began climbing at the age of 18 and joined the Air Force shortly after turning 22. She incorporates the sport of bouldering into her fitness regimen and challenges herself by climbing advanced bouldering grades, which require a high skill level to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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Climbing Feature

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, hangs from an indoor bouldering wall in Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 5, 2019. While stationed in Okinawa, Ortiz met several professional climbers who have inspired Ortiz to continue challenging herself in the sport of rock climbing. She continuously works on improving her grip strength and ability to perform more dynamic movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons pose for a photo with local students during Air Force Immersion Day, Sept. 23, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena invited 18 local university and vocational students to the base to participate in the interactive tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Students look at a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during Air Force Immersion Day, Sept. 23, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the tour, students learned about the unit’s role in supporting Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron in personnel recovery, humanitarian aid, disaster relief and tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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