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191105-F-YW474-0019

U.S. Forces Japan Commander Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider gives opening remarks at an annual Joint Bilateral Senior Enlisted Symposium at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2019. The symposium gave enlisted leaders the opportunity to come together and discuss improvements on defense and readiness. USFJ created the bilateral program to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and strengthen partnerships across all military branches of both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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191105-F-YW474-0156

U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces leaders conduct an annual Joint Bilateral Senior Enlisted Symposium at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2019. More than 50 members came together to discuss challenges and improvements to military interoperability between the two nations. With growing adversarial competition throughout the Pacific Theater, U.S. and Japanese military leaders increase efforts to unify strategic thinking across the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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191105-F-YW474-0102

U.S. Forces Japan Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner and U.S. Marines conduct a combative demonstration during an annual Joint Bilateral Senior Enlisted Symposium at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2019. Weingardner emphasized the importance of readiness and training across all spectrums of the warfighting domain. With growing adversarial competition throughout the Pacific Theater, U.S. and Japanese military members strengthen their alliances and partnerships through events such as these symposiums. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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191105-F-YW474-0132

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Watarai, Command Sergeant Major of the Ground Component Command, briefs JSDF joint task force operations to U.S. military personnel during an annual Joint Bilateral Senior Enlisted Symposium at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2019. The symposium, coordinated by U.S. Forces Japan, enabled senior leaders from all military branches of both U.S. and Japanese forces to exchange ideas and strategies in order to improve operating concepts for great power competition throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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191105-F-YW474-0031

U.S. and Japanese military leaders conduct an annual Joint Bilateral Senior Enlisted Symposium at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2019. More than 50 senior enlisted leaders from all military branches of both U.S. and Japanese defense departments came together to share expertise and operation success stories of maintaining and enhancing bilateral capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, discusses a range of topics with leadership from the Camp Foster Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2019. They showcased their partnership capabilities and highlighted their staff during Hogg’s visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Collin Baulch, 18th Munitions Squadron production flight chief, for his selection to chief master sergeant Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Through exemplary leadership, the best senior noncommissioned officers progress to the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Collin Baulch, 18th Munitions Squadron production flight chief, is congratulated by his son for his selection to chief master sergeant as his wife observes Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Many senior NCOs credit their families for helping them progress throughout their Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, left, 18th Wing commander and Lt. Col. Richard Worcester, right, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, tack on the rank of chief master sergeant to Senior Master Sgt. Harold Frithsen, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit maintenance superintendent Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The rank of chief master sergeant is the highest rank possible for enlisted members in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, right, 18th Wing commander and Lt. Col. Pete Leija, left, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander, tack on the rank of chief master sergeant to Senior Master Sgt. Michale Varney, 18th EMS armament flight chief Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tacking on rank is a time-honored tradition in the Air Force symbolizing promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. John Payne, 18th Civil Engineer Group first sergeant, is congratulated by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Leaders selected to the rank of chief master sergeant represent one percent of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knox, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight chief, is congratulated by Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Green, 18th Civil Engineer Group superintendent, Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Eight of Kadena’s senior master sergeants were selected for promotion to the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Japan's foreign minister visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Matthew H. Molloy, 18th Wing commander, welcomes Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Koichiro Genba, during his site visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18. During the meeting, the foreign minister extended his appreciation to Okinawa-based U.S. service members for working to ensure peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace/released)

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Former wing commander returns to Kadena

Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks to Airmen from the 18th Communications Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Jan. 11. General North, who served as 18th Wing commander here from 2000 to 2002, spent several days at Kadena visiting with Airmen and also had the opportunity to fly with the 33rd Rescue Squadron and the 67th Fighter Squadron. This was the general’s first visit to Kadena since taking command of Pacific Air Forces in August 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)

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Former wing commander returns to Kadena

General Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks to company grade officers at Kadena Air Base, Jan. 11. General North, who served as 18th Wing commander here from 2000 to 2002, spent several days at Kadena visiting with Airmen and also had the opportunity to fly with the 33rd Rescue Squadron and the 67th Fighter Squadron. This was the general’s first visit to Kadena since taking command of Pacific Air Forces in August 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)

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Cabinet chief visits Kadena

Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi Hirano greets Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Jan. 9. Secretary Hirano received an 18th Wing mission briefing and base tour during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Goodman and Capt. Robert Wilson, 31st Rescue Squadron, perform a high altitude low opening jump over Ie Shima Island, Japan Dec. 23, 2009. The jump was part of routine training for the 31st and the 320th Special Tactics Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)

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Japan foreign minister visits Kadena

Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada during a site visit to Kadena Monday. According to Japanese press reports, the foreign minister toured Kadena to personally research the possibility of combining Marine Corps Air Station Futenma with the air base. The relocation of Futenma is a key measure of a major realignment plan signed by both countries three years ago. Nearly 50,000 U.S. troops are currently stationed in Japan.(Air Force/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)

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