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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing lands on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Kadena’s airfield operates around the clock to support U.S. and allied forces across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The 353rd SOW provides specialized airlift, refueling and infiltration capabilities across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nayeli Lopez, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, observes a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, flying above Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management ensures Kadena’s runway remains safe and operational for daily aircraft movements.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dana Nguyen, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, observes an F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, taxiing on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Kadena’s airfield supports U.S. and allied aircraft across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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An 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management vehicle drives on the flight line as a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies overhead at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management maintains situational awareness of all airfield activity to ensure safe aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dana Nguyen, 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, uses a land mobile radio during a foreign object debris check on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Routine inspections help ensure safe flight operations for U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Arina Higa, 18th Operational Support Squadron air traffic specialist, takes notes while answering a phone call on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Local national civilians work alongside U.S. Airmen to support airfield operations across the Indo-Pacific’s busiest combat airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nayeli Lopez, 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, reviews airspace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Airfield management Airmen conduct daily inspections and coordination to keep the airfield operational 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Members of the 18th Operational Support Squadron airfield management flight pose for a photo on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The Airfield Management team oversees daily runway operations, ensuring Kadena’s flight line remains safe and mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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‘Vampires’ fly day or night: 44th FS exercises airpower

An F-15C Eagle, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxis on a runway during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. During the exercise, Airmen from across the 18th Wing practiced mobilization procedures and sharpened their technical skills; enhancing operational readiness across all warfighting domains: air, land, sea, space and cyberspace, in order to deter aggression and ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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‘Vampires’ fly day or night: 44th FS exercises airpower

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxi on a runway during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. The largest U.S. Air Force combat wing overseas, Kadena has the capability to rapidly generate a fleet of combat-ready aircraft that maintain supremacy in the skies, as well as perform aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, and combat search and rescue functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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‘Vampires’ fly day or night: 44th FS exercises airpower

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxi on a runway during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. During theexercise, Airmen from across the 18th Wing practiced mobilization procedures and sharpened their technical skills; enhancing operational readiness across all warfighting domains: air, land, sea, space and cyberspace, in order to deter aggression and ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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‘Vampires’ fly day or night: 44th FS exercises airpower

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxi on a runway during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. This two-week exercise simulates contingency operations, giving Airmen the opportunity to practice building airpower from the ground up and delivering decisive air and cyberspace capabilities necessary to compete, deter and win in a high-end fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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‘Vampires’ fly day or night: 44th FS exercises airpower

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 44th Fighter Squadron goes through a preflight checklist before takeoff during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Over 6,000 Airmen participated in the two-week exercise, a standard procedure for U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to maintain readiness in support of U.S. interests, the defense of Japan, and peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18th MUNS exercise TARRP abilities

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron prepare pallets for moving munitions, while participating in a Tactical Air-munitions Rapid Response Package during a routine exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2022. Designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to accomplish its mission of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, this two-week routine exercise is an essential part of wing readiness for U.S. Air Force bases around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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67th AMU maintains excellence during exercise

Senior Airman Baylee Koke, left, and Senior Airman Justin Neal, right, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, walk toward a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, during a two-week wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to accomplish its mission of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, this training is a routine part of wing readiness for U.S. Air Force bases around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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67th AMU maintains excellence during exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alissa Stopa, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, inspects the alignment of the nozzle position on the engine of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, during a two-week wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. The mobilization procedures and training activities conducted during this routine exercise are a vital part of ensuring Kadena can accomplish the mission at the end of the day, supporting the U.S. alliance with Japan and other partner nations to ensure the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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67th AMU maintains excellence during exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alissa Stopa, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion technician, retrieves a tool to conduct an inspection on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, during a two-week wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Readiness exercises are an essential part of ensuring U.S. Airmen are prepared to respond to any potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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67th AMU maintains excellence during exercise

Senior Airman Justin Neal, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, reviews aircraft forms during a two-week wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. At Kadena, the U.S. Air Force’s largest overseas combat wing, the 67th AMU plays a vital role in guaranteeing the mission is a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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67th AMU maintains excellence during exercise

Airman 1st Class Collin Dailey, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, replaces a pin on the augmentor of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, during a two-week wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. This routine exercise ensures Airmen are proficient with the mobilization procedures and stay up-to-date on their technical training, allowing Kadena to continue operating as a world-class strategic forward base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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