5th Air Force commander visits Kadena, underscores readiness

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, lands on the flight line after flying a sortie with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force commander, during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2026. The flight demonstrated the 18th Wing’s ability to project combat search and rescue capability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess
VIRIN: 260421-F-NW722-1406.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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16

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1/320

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160

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