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Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis R. Turner Jr., sergeant major of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, marches a formation after completing a motivational run at Camp Kinser, Okinawa.

3rd Marine Logistics Group conducts a Memorial Day Motivational Run at Camp Kinser

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis R. Turner Jr., sergeant major of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, marches a formation after completing a motivational run at Camp Kinser, Okinawa.

Photo Of Kelly Avocey poses for a picture

USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight - Meet Kelly!

Kelly is originally from Cameroon and has a deep love for being around people and finding quiet, thoughtful ways to make a difference.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nkayla Williams, 18th Wing honor guardsman, presents the colors during the national anthem at the police week closing ceremony held at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Police Week is held every year to honor the fallen law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Kadena airmen commemorate National Police Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nkayla Williams, 18th Wing honor guardsman, presents the colors during the national anthem at the police week closing ceremony held at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025.

Photo Of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rene Garcia, director for Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, receives the U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony on Camp Foster.

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Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rene Garcia retires after 30 years of service on Camp Foster, Okinawa

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rene Garcia, director for Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, receives the U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, May 8, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Lt. Col. Rachel Bowers, commander, passes the detachment guidon to Capt. Lawrence Jerichow, incoming 247th Military Police Detachment commander, during a change of command ceremony at Torii Station, Japan, May 13, 2025. Soldiers and leaders gathered to witness the symbolic transfer of authority.

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Torii 247th MP Detachment welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Lt. Col. Rachel Bowers, commander, passes the detachment guidon to Capt. Lawrence Jerichow, incoming 247th Military Police Detachment commander, during a change of command ceremony at Torii Station, Japan, May 13, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Jacinto, 18th Medical Group diagnostic imaging noncommissioned officer in charge, applies moulage to a volunteer for a simulated mass casualty exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025.

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BH 25-2: Kadena 18th MDG and USNHO hold joint medical readiness exercis

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Jacinto, 18th Medical Group diagnostic imaging noncommissioned officer in charge, applies moulage to a volunteer for a simulated mass casualty exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Esther Crane, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, searches through a medical kit during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice.

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BH 25-2: Kadena 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducts readiness mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Esther Crane, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, searches through a medical kit during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025

Photo Of From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Semar Edwards, Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Cierra-Nae Hanson, 336th FGS load crew chief, pose for a photo with an award after winning a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base.

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Kadena 18th MXG hosts quarterly load competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Semar Edwards, Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Cierra-Nae Hanson, 336th FGS load crew chief, pose for a photo with an award after winning a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Seth Boyer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water fuels maintenance system journeyman, unravels the water and fuel expedient repair system at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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BH 25-2: 18 CES keeps Kadena’s water running

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Seth Boyer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water fuels maintenance system journeyman, unravels the water and fuel expedient repair system at Kadena Air Base.

Photo Of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Austin McHalek poses for a photo.

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12th MLR hosts a St. Barbara’s Day ceremony Camp Hansen, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Austin McHalek poses for a photo after being inducted into the Honorable Order of St. Barbara during a St. Barbara’s Day ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, January 31, 2024

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Owens, 18th Communication Squadron expeditionary communications specialist, speaks on a phone at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan during a routine 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan May 7, 2025. The mission ready Airmen employed condensed communication equipment capable of generating secure lines of communication in austere locations which is necessary to call for supplies and receive instructions and information from Wing leadership.

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BH 25-2 mission ready airmen produce airpower out of MCAS Futenma

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Owens, 18th Communication Squadron expeditionary communications specialist, speaks on a phone at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan during a routine 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan May 7, 2025.