Fightin' Fifth Commander, Command Chief recognize Kadena Airmen

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton

Fightin' Fifth Commander, Command Chief recognize Kadena Airmen

by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton; Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor
18th Wing Public Affairs
March 8, 2022

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, 5th Air Force Commander, greets and congratulates Airman 1st Class William Roberts, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, for his excellent performance at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 25, 2022. During his visit, Rupp recognized Airmen for excellent performance and participated in an air refueling flight.

 

 

 

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