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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, right, commander of Pacific Air Forces, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, center, 18th Wing commander, and 18th Wing leadership tour the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron heritage hall during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. Schneider immersed himself in Kadena’s vital mission sets, experiencing firsthand the installation’s importance as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, commander of Pacific Air Forces, receives a brief from U.S. Army Maj. Robert Knabel, right, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery executive officer, on the 1-1 ADA's mission set, and the capabilities of the MIM-104 Patriot launching system during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. The Patriot is a highly mobile air defense guided missile system designed to engage and intercept any aerial threats, whether it be aircraft or tactical ballistic missiles, under any weather conditions and in natural or induced environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Emilio Rios Calderon)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, converses with Airmen during breakfast at the Marshall Dining Facility, beginning his immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. Schneider met with the Airmen responsible for the day-to-day operations and discussed the installation’s importance as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Emilio Rios Calderon)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Saltares, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, left, briefs U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. Schneider discussed Kadena’s joint force capabilities critical to upholding defense commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Emilio Rios Calderon)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, receives a briefing from Senior Master Sgt. Jason Yunker, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight chief, on deployable fuel equipment, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. This immersion provided an opportunity for Schneider to gain hands-on experience and witness the role that POL plays at Kadena in sustaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kenenth Negron, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, before an immersion tour of the 18th LRS fuels management flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. This immersion provided an opportunity for Schneider to gain hands-on experience and witness the role that POL plays at Kadena in sustaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, commander of Pacific Air Forces, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, upon arrival at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. Schneider observed the 18th Wing’s daily workload by visiting units across the base, observing infrastructure, maintenance logistics and operational sites, experiencing firsthand the installation’s importance as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Emilio Rios Calderon)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, smiles during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, May 22, 2025. Schneider observed the 18th Wing’s daily workload by visiting units across the base, observing infrastructure, maintenance logistics and operational sites, experiencing firsthand the installation’s importance as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, converses with Airmen during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, May 22, 2025. Schneider observed the 18th Wing’s daily workload by visiting units across the base, observing infrastructure, maintenance logistics and operational sites, experiencing firsthand the installation’s importance as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, commander of Pacific Air Forces, receives a brief from U.S. Army Maj. Robert Knabel, center-left, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery executive officer, on the 1-1 ADA's mission set, and the capabilities of the MIM-104 Patriot launching system during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. The Patriot is a highly mobile air defense guided missile system designed to engage and intercept any aerial threats, whether it be aircraft or tactical ballistic missiles, under any weather conditions and in natural or induced environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Emilio Rios Calderon)
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Sun sets on Kadena's F-15 Eagle

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, pilots an F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2023. In recognition of the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle's legacy, the 18th Wing hosted the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration, an event which gathered Eagle Drivers, intelligence profesionals, maintainers and families, and all others who have directly contributed to the success of the F-15C/D over the past 44 years. Gen. Wilsbach attended the celebration this past weekend and flew with the 44th to join the wing in bidding the F-15 farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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Sun sets on Kadena's F-15 Eagle

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, pilots an F-15D Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2023. In recognition of the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle's legacy, the 18th Wing hosted the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration, an event which gathered Eagle Drivers, intelligence profesionals, maintainers and families, and all others who have directly contributed to the success of the F-15C/D over the past 44 years. Gen. Wilsbach attended the celebration this past weekend and flew with the 44th to join the wing in bidding the F-15 farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, front row, fourth from the right, poses for a photo with key spouses between discussions various spouse groups during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, talks with the spouses of squadron commanders during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, inspects an F-15C Eagle during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the tour, Brown visited various base squadrons and agencies to learn about unit-specific issues, their operations, and answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Airmen attend an all-call hosted by Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the all-call, Brown recognized Airmen for their outstanding performance and took questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, greets Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Perry, 18th Wing protocol, at the 909th Air Refueling Wing during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the tour, Brown visited various base squadrons and agencies to learn about unit-specific issues, their operations, and answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks face-to-face with Airmen after an all-call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. After the all-call, Johnson answered questions from Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)
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Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks face-to-face with Airmen after an all-call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. After the all-call, Airmen lined up to speak one-on-one with Brown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)
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Senior Airman Nastassia Michael, 18th Dental Squadron dental lab technician, briefs Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, about the capabilities of the 18th DS’s Area Dental Lab at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. COMPACAF visited Kadena AB to familiarize himself with the base and its diverse array of capabilities as well as emphasize the importance of Team Kadena’s vital role in ensuring regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)
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