Northern Edge 23 sharpens the force Published July 8, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer 18th Wing Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Michael Moses, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engines apprentice, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Luke, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, connect hydraulic latches to the main landing gear door at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena is committed to providing support to exercises like Northern Edge 23 to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)