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The Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team arrives at Kadena the weekend of Aug. 1. The more than 140-member team is here to perform its Unit Compliance Inspection.


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The Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team arrives at Kadena the weekend of Aug. 1. The more than 140-member team is here to perform its Unit Compliance Inspection.

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A local Okinawan cleans moss from a tomb April 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Families come onto Kadena AB once a year to pay respect to their ancestors by offering traditional foods, beverages and incense at one of the many tombs within the area of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quay Drawdy)
Local Okinawans finish clearing away the vegetation on ancestral tombs April 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Families will visit the tombs at least once a year to maintain the tombs and pay their respects to their deceased family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quay Drawdy)
The Yamauchi family sits together at their family tomb April 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the family partook in traditional rituals meant to honor their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quay Drawdy)
Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron escort local Okinawans to their ancestral tombs April 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Every year, families make their way on base to clean their family tombs and pay their respects to their ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quay Drawdy)
Local Okinawan men remove overgrown vegetation from a family tomb April 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the communities across the island of Okinawa visit the tombs of their ancestors during the month of April. Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron serve as escorts for the families whose ancestral tombs are within the defined area of Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quay Drawdy)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, hiked to Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Jan. 12, 2017. They visited the island to see the battleground of the largest assault in U.S. Marine Corps history. More than 6,800 Marines died and more than 17,000 were wounded over a period of 36 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, walk down a beach slope Jan. 12, 2017, at Iwo Jima. Airmen explored the island as part of a professional military education experience to learn about the history of the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, walk along a trail to Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Jan. 12, 2017. Airmen from different units throughout Kadena were selected for this special trip as part of a professional military education outing to learn about the battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
The shield of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Several monuments, including the marker, “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” were found at Hedo Point, the northern-most spot on Okinawa, during an Oct. 18, 2015, visit. Hedo, a 90-kilometer drive from Kadena Air Base, offers an interesting day trip to explore the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)
Waves crash against the 200-foot cliffs at Hedo Point, the northern-most spot on Okinawa, on Oct. 18, 2015. The point is a popular tourist destination, and makes for a good day trip from Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Flack)
October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. Depressive disorders come in many different forms and can affect anyone. Noticeable symptoms may include feelings of: hopelessness, guilt, pessimism, worthlessness and more. If you suspect that you may be depressed, contact your local mental health office. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)