U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Faith Chavez, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks readings on a standard weather sensor tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS Weather Flight maintains 24/7 operations to ensure aircrews receive timely and accurate forecasts, even during short-notice missions.

Kadena Air Base

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