JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets and Airmen pose for a group photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The cadets interacted with Airmen, learning about the 18th Wing’s mission and capabilities. The Japanese Observer Exchange Program strengthens the Japan-U.S. alliance and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

Senior Airman Bryan Weishaar, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, shows videos he took while refueling aircraft to Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. Through the Japanese Observer Exchange Program, USAF and JASDF forces learn from each other, enhancing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

Capt. Harrison Summerour, left, and Capt. David Arneberg, right, pilots with the 67th Fighter Squadron, discuss their experience with Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The Japanese Observer Exchange Program enhances the partnership between the U.S. and Japan, strengthening interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets speak with Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron as part of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The cadets are non-commissioned officers selected to become officers and are training to become pilots. JOEP gave the cadets insight into how the U.S. Air Force operates, strengthening operability between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets are shown the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker by Capt. Teho Kim, pilot with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The cadets interacted with Airmen, learning about the 18th Wing’s mission and capabilities. The Japanese Observer Exchange Program strengthens the Japan-U.S. alliance and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

A Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadet looks out the boom operator’s window in a KC-135 Stratotanker during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The tour gave cadets a better understanding of the U.S. military, promoting interoperability and cooperation between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

A maintainer from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron discusses maintenance procedures with a Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. Through the Japanese Observer Exchange Program, the 18th Wing and JASDF forces learn from each other in order to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets look at a KC-135 Stratotanker boom as part of a static display at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The cadets are non-commissioned officers selected to become officers and are training to become pilots. JOEP gave the cadets insight into how the U.S. Air Force operates, strengthening interoperability between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

Published Oct. 3, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --