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Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa

Members of the Okinawa Lacrosse team and the Kamagaya Gators Lacrosse Club exchange post-game handshakes at Shintoshin Park, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. Through friendly competition and shared respect for the game, service members and international partners strengthened relationships beyond the field and supported continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa

An Okinawa Lacrosse team player takes a shot during a match against the South East Asia Alliance Lacrosse Club at Shintoshin Park, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. SEA Alliance Lacrosse Club is a combination of over 11 South East Asian countries that came together for the Lacrosse Okinawa Open 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa

An Okinawa Lacrosse team player and a Kamagaya Gators Lacrosse Club player battle for possession of the ball during a lacrosse match at Shintoshin Park, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. Through friendly competition and shared respect for the game, service members and international partners strengthened relationships beyond the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa

The Okinawa Lacrosse team breaks huddle during a match against the Kamagaya Gators Lacrosse Club at Shintoshin Park, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. The OKI LAX team is composed of U.S. service members and civilians stationed across Okinawa and the local community, representing a mix of units, backgrounds and experience levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa

An Okinawa Lacrosse team player looks downfield during a match against the Kamagaya Gators Lacrosse Club at Shintoshin Park, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. The OKI LAX team is composed of U.S. service members and civilians stationed across Okinawa and the local community, representing a mix of units, backgrounds and experience levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa

A Kamagaya Gators Lacrosse Club player passes the ball during a match against the Okinawa Lacrosse team at Shintoshin Park, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. Engagement through sports support readiness, strengthens relationships and reinforces our commitment to enduring partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa

An Okinawa Lacrosse team player fights for possession of the ball during a match against the Kamagaya Gators Lacrosse Club at Shintoshin Park, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. The OKI LAX team is composed of U.S. service members, civilians, and local community members representing a mix of units, backgrounds and experience levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

Airmen 1st Class Gabriel Barba, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, and Mikaela Obmerga, right, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management, demonstrate Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The Japan Self-Defense Force members learned some of the skills and lessons that are taught as part of the Agile Combat Employment curriculum, giving them a potential example for their own future projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and 18th Operations Support Squadron brief U.S. Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force members during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The ability to meet face-to-face allowed U.S. and Japanese military personnel to exchange information and plans in a seamless way, increasing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self-Defense Force member takes notes during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. This was the first BDOWG held since 2019 due to the COVID pandemic, allowing all parties involved to discuss the many changes regarding regional stability and threat level escalations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit brief Japan Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. BDOWGs enhance partnerships between the USAF, USMC, and JSDF by bringing them together to share ideas and discover how each branch can best support each other in defense of their shared interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Nelson, center, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-15 Eagle crew chief instructor, briefs Japan Self-Defense Forces members on hot pit refueling duty responsibilities during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The BDOWG is an annual event where Japanese and US Forces assigned to Okinawa come together to discuss ways to further bilateral training, operational integration and overall defense, safety, and partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self-Defense Force member inspects an F-15 Eagle during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The ability to meet face-to-face allowed U.S. and Japanese military personnel to exchange information and plans in a seamless way, increasing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

Senior Airman Alaire Osbornlief, second from the left, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation journeyman, shows Japan Self-Defense Force members how to restrain cargo on an aircraft pallet during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The JSDF members learned some of the skills and lessons that are taught as part of the Agile Combat Employment curriculum, giving them a potential example for their own future projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self-Defense Force member practices restraining cargo on an aircraft pallet during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The ability to meet face-to-face allowed U.S. and Japanese military personnel to exchange information and plans in a seamless way, increasing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen and Japan Self-Defense Force members work together to construct tents during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. These tents allow for forward-deployed units to set up remote command and control locations in otherwise nonpermissive environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

A Japan Self Defense Force member lifts the legs of a tent during an 18th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstration during a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. These tents allow for forward-deployed units to set up remote command and control locations in otherwise nonpermissive environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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Building bonds with BDOWG

U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Japan Self-Defense Forces members gather for a Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. This was the first BDOWG held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing all parties involved to discuss changes regarding regional stability and threat level escalations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)
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U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Civil Engineering Group service members conclude a rapid airfield damage repair exercise Aug. 30, 2019, at Naha Air Base, Japan. The bilateral training event, which occurs twice a year, enhances the partnership between the two allies so they may more efficiently respond to events and contingencies that may cause damage to military airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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190830-F-YW474-0911

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Civil Engineering Group service members conclude a rapid airfield damage repair exercise Aug. 30, 2019, at Naha Air Base, Japan. The bilateral training event, which occurs twice a year, enhances the partnership between the two allies so they may more efficiently respond to events and contingencies that may cause damage to military airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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