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5th Air Force

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, right, and The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, left, reviews how the weather in Okinawa can affect the conditions of operation equipment over time at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. Chaudhary is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs for the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, host military spouses and residents to discuss the current housing conditions at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. Chaudhary received a first hand account of living conditions from Kadena residents.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, right, 18th Wing commander, and The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, left observes the current conditions of facilities after the effects of Typhoon Khanun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. Chaudhary is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, right, 18th Wing commander, and The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment,center, the current conditions of facilities and hangars at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. Chaudhary is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs for the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, right, with The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, center, reviews the current conditions of facilities and housing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. Chaudhary is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, left, explains to The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, the current conditions of facilities and housing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. Chaudhary is the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, and is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets to meet Air Force energy, installations, environment, safety and occupational health objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Xavier Lopez, center, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions support equipment maintenance section chief, briefs Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, left, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, on infrastructure concerns of the 18th Munitions Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023. Chaudhary is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets to meet Air Force mission standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

U.S. Army Capt. Chad Brasfield, center, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment battery commander, leads Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, on a walkthrough of the air defense site at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023. Chaudhary is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets to meet Air Force mission standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

Shawn Williams, center, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron installation manager, briefs Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, left, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, alongside Kadena Air Base leadership on the microgrid project at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023. The microgrid helps maintain on-base power to various installations in the event of an electrical power outage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, left, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, meets with U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, for an infrastructure brief at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023. Chaudhary is responsible for the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets to meet Air Force mission standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations,

Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, attends a breakfast discussion with commanders at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023. Chaudhary spoke with leadership about various topics ranging from installation safety concerns to keeping Airmen motivated throughout the workday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment visits Kadena

Published Sept. 1, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, meets with U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Chaudhary is responsible for formulating, reviewing, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets to meet Air Force mission standards.