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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. and Japanese elementary school students, their parents, and event volunteers pose for a photo during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. 18th Wing sponsored cultural exchange efforts like these play a vital role in promoting mutual understanding, fostering stronger U.S.-Japan relationships and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. River Lang, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron centralized repair facility craftsman, leads an activity during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. and Japanese elementary school students compete in a game during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Moreno, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, speaks with local Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

A local Japanese elementary school student flashes a peace sign during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. 18th Wing sponsored cultural exchange efforts like these play a vital role in promoting mutual understanding, fostering stronger U.S.-Japan relationships and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Moreno, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, helps local Japanese elementary school students build kaleidoscopes during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mary Turpin, 18th Wing Public Affairs officer, leads a game of “red-light, green-light” during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

Jewell Langdon, cultural exchange event volunteer, instructs U.S. and Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reina Martinez, 718th Force Support Squadron fitness apprentice, poses with U.S. and Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

A member of a local Eisa dance group performs during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Co-hosted by the installation’s honorary commanders and local goodwill associations, the event was dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding, focusing on an understanding of Okinawa’s rich heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

Jewell Langdon, cultural exchange event volunteer, ties a bandana on a Japanese elementary school student during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. The event, co-hosted by the installation’s honorary commanders and local goodwill associations, was dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding, focusing on an understanding of Okinawa’s rich heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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BH 26-1: 909th ARS Refuels with precision

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, during a routine operational readiness exercise, Nov. 4, 2025. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena remains central to Agile Combat Employment initiatives, providing a forward platform for U.S. forces to project power and maintain operational momentum across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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BH 26-1: 909th ARS Refuels with precision

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, during a base-wide operational readiness exercise, Nov. 4, 2025. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena remains central to Agile Combat Employment initiatives, providing a forward platform for U.S. forces to project power and maintain operational momentum across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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BH 26-1: 909th ARS Refuels with precision

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hurless, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, refuels an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, during a routine operational readiness exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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BH 26-1: 909th ARS Refuels with precision

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, both deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, during a routine operational readiness exercise Nov. 4, 2025. This demonstrated the cohesive teamwork between deployed units at Kadena to ensure mission readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct rapid airfield damage repair after a simulated airstrike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario allowed Airmen to refine the coordination and technical skills needed to maintain air operations in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated unexploded ordinance round that has been disarmed during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair, and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Carter, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, removes a simulated unexploded ordnance in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. EOD technicians provide explosive threat mitigation to safely render potential threats inert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform unexploded ordnance clearing procedures during a rapid airfield repair training in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The training tested Airmen’s ability to quickly restore flight operations following simulated attacks. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform an unexploded ordinance sweep of a crater formed by a simulated air strike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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