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Photo Of U.S. Army Pfc. Da’Mario Deal-Maddox, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery vehicle driver, tightens a fuel cap on top of an M1097A2 electric power plant on Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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When missiles fly, 1-1 ADA fires back on Kadena AB

U.S. Army Pfc. Da’Mario Deal-Maddox, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery vehicle driver, tightens a fuel cap on top of an M1097A2 electric power plant on Kadena Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Connor J. Giardina poses for a photo with a certificate.

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3d Intelligence Battalion Marines participate in beach bash at Torii Station, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Connor J. Giardina, a native of Florida and intelligence surveillance reconnaissance engineer with 3d Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group receives an award at Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan, July 18, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group incoming commander.

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Guiding the mission forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of Kadena18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group incoming commander.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Burkey guides U.S. Air Force military working dog Rubi.

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18th Security Forces Squadron sharpens readiness at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Burkey, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides U.S. Air Force military working dog Rubi, assigned to 18th SFS, over an obstacle on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Soo Kim, right, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement non-commissioned officer in charge, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amy Kelly, 18th Wing PA specialist, share their experiences as PA Airmen with Kadena Language Institute students during a tour at Kadena Air Base.

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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Students and teachers from the Kadena Language Institute visited Kadena Air Base on July 18, 2025, for a hands-on tour of key operational facilities, including the engine test cell and the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator.

Photo Of Darryl Cockrum posing in front of USO Camp Hansen sign.

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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight-Meet Darryl!

Darryl hails from Charleston, South Carolina, and has served 21 years in the United States Air Force as a member of Security Forces.

Photo Of Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Briana Cook, from Miami, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, participates in a language exchange with Okinawan students.

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Sailors share in language exchange with Okinawan school children

Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Briana Cook, from Miami, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, participates.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bryan Chijate, a transmissions system operator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, tests a field expedient radio antenna on Camp Hansen, Japan.

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5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Marines craft expedient antennas with household goods on Camp Hansen, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bryan Chijate, a transmissions system operator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, tests a field expedient radio antenna on Camp Hansen, Japan.

Photo Of Red Cross volunteer Mrs. Kirsten Moore prepares a service member for blood donation.

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Where your blood goes: Inside the ASBBC-Pacific Team at Camp Foster

Red Cross volunteer Mrs. Kirsten Moore prepares a service member for blood donation during a drive at Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, climbs into a HH-60W Jolly Green II before his final sortie with the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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Kadena Command Team takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, climbs into a HH-60W Jolly Green II before his final sortie with the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler C. Gunn, the Camp Schwab Operations Officer, speaks at a dedication ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 2, 2025. The ceremony is to recognize and honor Mr. Charles A. DeCasari, a retired U.S. Marine serving from 1984-2009 and then serving as the camp director for Camp Schwab from 2016-2024. Gunn is a native of California.

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Leatherneck Square Dedication Ceremony for Charles DeCesari on Camp Schwab

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler C. Gunn, the Camp Schwab Operations Officer, speaks at a dedication ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 2, 2025.

Photo Of Atsushi Matsuda extracts JP-8 fuel under a fume hood during testing.

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Fueling the mission: DLA Energy Okinawa keeps forces moving

Atsushi Matsuda, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Okinawa physical science technician, extracts JP-8 fuel under a fume hood during testing near Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mastin M. Robeson Jr, oncoming commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.

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Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division conducts change of command ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mastin M. Robeson Jr, oncoming commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.

Photo Of Lt. Brittany Brooks with U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa and the department head for Business Operations at U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa.

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Navy Medicine improvement projects bolster warfighter readiness in Pacific region

Rapid Improvement Event category in the 2025 Naval Medical Forces Pacific Continuous Process Improvement Project Competition with their project “Improve Central Booking Effectiveness.”

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