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Out of the classroom, into the field: Kadena strengthens warfighter readiness through hands-on training
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18th Wing Public Affairs May 22, 2026
Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson
18th Wing Public Affairs May 22, 2026
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, crawls under an obstacle while participating in the Combat Readiness Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2026. The challenge tested participants through a series of physically demanding obstacles designed to reinforce combat readiness, resilience and mission-focused teamwork.