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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Horace Abner, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons flight superintendent, conducts a weapons-post-load inspection during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 80 combat-ready aircraft make up the 18th Wing at Kadena AB, performing aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, air superiority, combat search and rescue, and humanitarian and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)


18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Horace Abner, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons flight superintendent, conducts a weapons-post-load inspection during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 80 combat-ready aircraft make up the 18th Wing at Kadena AB, performing aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, air superiority, combat search and rescue, and humanitarian and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Jessica Bone and Sherry Sawyer, Kadena Shoguns’s Women’s Dragon Boat Team members, hold up a trophy for placing first in their heat May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. The Kadena Shoguns Women’s Dragon Boat Team defeated the Army’s and Navy’s women’s dragon boat teams to defend their title of best military women’s dragon boat team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
The Kadena Shoguns Men’s Dragon Boat Team warms up before their race at the 43rd Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2017 at Naha Port, Japan. The team practiced rowing in sync, which helps propel the boat at a faster speed during the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
The Kadena Shoguns Women’s Dragon Boat Team digs deep to finish their heat at the 43rd Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. The team won their heat against the Army’s and Navy’s women’s dragon boat teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
The Kadena Shoguns Women’s Dragon Boat Team races to victory May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. The women’s team had the 14th fastest time of the day out of 51 competing teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
The Kadena Shoguns Men’s Dragon Boat Team digs deep during the 43rd Annual Naha Dragon Boat races May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. The men’s dragon boat team placed 13th out of the 51 teams that competed that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
A dragon boat team member dressed in Ryuku traditional garb cheers on her teammates during the Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. The dragon boat teams, composed of 32 rowers, board long fiberglass boats painted to resemble mythical seafaring dragons. The race lasts less than 5 minutes as teams push their bodies to the limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
Okinawan dragon boat teams compete at the Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. Local community members, businesses and military members form teams each year to compete and build camaraderie during the largest dragon boat race on the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
Thousands of spectators watch teams compete during the 43rd Annual Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. The Naha Dragon Boat Race is the largest dragon boat race on Okinawa with more than 50 competing teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
Spectators watch in anticipation as an official waves a flag, signaling the start of a heat during the Naha Dragon Boat Race May 5, 2017, at Naha Port, Japan. Months of hard work, long practices and extensive conditioning goes into competing for the Kadena Shoguns men’s and women’s dragon boat teams each year for the more than 30 members on each team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Kimberling, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal supply NCO in charge, works at her desk May 1, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kimberling recently was awarded a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion. Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotions are given to top performers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Kimberling, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal supply NCO in charge, is assisted into an EOD bomb suit by Airmen 1st Class Anthony Beschi and Quentin Deneau, 18th CES EOD apprentices, May 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Frequent training for EOD response methods is integral to maintaining proficiency and readiness for any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Kimberling, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal supply NCO in charge, was selected for a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion April 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kimberling is determined to be the best EOD tech possible and mentor to her fellow Airmen who contributed to her promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)