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United in Strength: aircraft line the runway at Kadena Air Base

U.S. military aircraft line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2023. Team Kadena generated a diverse array of aircraft to showcase a portion of those that operate from the Keystone of the Pacific. The aircraft were launched to fly higher headquarters-tasked missions and large-force engagement exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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United in Strength: aircraft line the runway at Kadena Air Base

U.S. military aircraft line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2023. Team Kadena generated a diverse array of aircraft to showcase a portion of those that operate from the Keystone of the Pacific. The aircraft were launched to fly higher headquarters-tasked missions and large-force engagement exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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United in Strength: aircraft line the runway at Kadena Air Base

U.S. military aircraft line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2023. The exercise showcased the 18th Wing’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Roth)
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United in Strength: aircraft line the runway at Kadena Air Base

U.S. military aircraft line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2023. Kadena’s ability to rapidly generate U.S. airpower is a vital function of its mission to ensure the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Roth)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron hoist up a simulated survivor during a training exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2022. This exercise was to increase readiness and response time for rescue operations in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron don mission oriented protective posture gear during an exercise at Torii Station, Japan, Dec. 7, 2022. Routine training enhances operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, right, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, listens to Senior Airman Charles Hayward, left, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron air evacuation medical technician, during a demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. Snider met with Team Kadena’s senior enlisted leaders, and visited the 18th AES, 18th Communication Squadron, 18th Security Forces Squadron and the 18th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, center, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, speaks with Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. Snider met with Team Kadena’s senior enlisted leaders, and visited the 18th AES, 18th Communication Squadron, 18th Security Forces Squadron and the 18th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, right, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, presents a coin to Master Sgt. Torrey Byrd, left, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons flight chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. As the senior enlisted leader, Snider informs the USFJ commander about matters relating to readiness, welfare, and effective utilization of over 33,000 enlisted members assigned to the joint services of USFJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, second from the right, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, speaks with Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron about the engine test cell at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. As the senior enlisted leader, Snider informs the USFJ commander about matters relating to readiness, welfare, and effective utilization of over 33,000 enlisted members assigned to the joint services of USFJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Damian, left, 18th Maintenance Group Superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, middle, 18th Wing Command Chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, right, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, prepare to exit the engine test cell at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. As the senior enlisted leader, Snider informs the USFJ commander about matters relating to readiness, welfare, and effective utilization of over 33,000 enlisted members assigned to the joint services of USFJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, middle, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, listens to an 18th Security Forces Airman during a demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. As the senior enlisted leader, Snider informs the USFJ commander about matters relating to readiness, welfare, and effective utilization of over 33,000 enlisted members assigned to the joint services of USFJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, left, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, participates in an 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. Snider met with Team Kadena’s senior enlisted leaders, and visited the 18th AES, 18th Communication Squadron, 18th Security Forces Squadron and the 18th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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USFJ Senior Enlisted Leader visits Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell J. Snider, right, U.S. Forces Japan Senior Enlisted Leader, listens to Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron talk about new technology at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2022. Snider spoke at the Airman Leadership School Class 22-C’s graduation ceremony and the Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony in addition to visiting various units around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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33rd RQS firing on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct weapon inspections on the GAU-2 machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-2 is a six-barrel machine gun with a variable rate of fire, ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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33rd RQS firing on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Vladimir Cantave, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, inspects a GAU-2 machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-2 is a six-barrel machine gun with a variable rate of fire, ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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33rd RQS firing on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, inspects a GAU-18/A at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter which features an upgraded communications and navigation suite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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33rd RQS firing on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, right, 33rd RQS weapons expediter, prepare to inspect HH-60G Pave Hawk weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions day and night, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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33rd RQS firing on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, covers one of the HH-60’s GAU-18/A machine guns at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-18/A is a lightweight variant of the M2/M3, and is used on USAF HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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33rd RQS firing on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, and Staff Sgt. David Shelton, right, 33rd RQS weapons team chief, inspect weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions, day or night, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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