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An E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from Kadena June 25. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec)


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An E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from Kadena June 25. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman carries parachute gear after conducting a high altitude, low opening jump April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Soldiers and Airmen rely on properly prepared parachutes to safely land and conduct operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute training April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable Airmen and Soldiers to perform rescue operations and humanitarian missions in locations where aircraft cannot land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute training April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute training better enables joint and bilateral long-range rescue and rapid response to humanitarian or security crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute training April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. Soldiers and Airmen stationed on Okinawa must retain their proficiency in jump operations through constant practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. Kadena Air Base land and water drop zones are suited for multi-pass jump operations which maximize proficiency and limited resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. High Altitude, low opening training prepares joint forces to rescue and recover U.S. and allied partners in times of danger or extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army soldiers prepare for parachute training on an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training provided an opportunity for the sister services to learn from each other and stay proficient in their combat and life-saving skillsets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers prepare to execute a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. Air drop capabilities enable joint forces to provide quick support to those in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers perform a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. The HALO jump is a method of delivering personnel, equipment, and supplies from a transport aircraft at a high altitude via free-fall parachute insertion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Tuckett, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight weather apprentice, conducts weather observation using a kestrel reader April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The kestrel is used to measure air pressure, relative humidity, wind speed and direction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Tuckett, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight weather apprentice, holds an anemometer April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Manual devices such as the anemometer were used to measure wind speeds, but have since been replaced by automated systems that can provide instant data to forecasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Bradley, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 51 C-20G Gulfstream pilot, stops by the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight for a weather update April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weather flight is responsible for keeping the base and flyers updated on current weather conditions as well as relaying information to aircraft in the sky regarding any changes that might affect their flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)