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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, speaks to 18th Wing leadership during a commander’s conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. The conference was held for Kadena commanders and spouses to share information, build a common operational picture and discuss key quality of life factors on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

Kadena Air Base military spouses prepare for take off with the 33rd Rescue Squadron on an HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios, day and night, to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Macgreggor Harman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, helps a Kadena Air Base military spouse into a bomb suit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. Frequent training for EOD response methods is integral to maintaining proficiency and readiness for any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Macgreggor Harman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, shows an EOD robot for Kadena Air Base military spouses at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. 18th CES EOD members train regularly on how to safely disposes of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kristian Reyes, 33rd Rescue Squadron Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of training, escorts Kadena Air Base military spouses onto the flightline to board a HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment of helicopters as well as rescue of U.S. military members, allied military members and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force military working dog Ikar waits patiently for his next command during a demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. MWDs are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zion Miller, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, demonstrates how training is performed in a bite suit with Ikar, 18th SFS MWD, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. MWD handlers work side-by-side with their dogs to provide base security and search vehicles for illegal drugs and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

Kadena Air Base military spouses observe a training session with the 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. MWDs contribute to Kadena's security with detection capability and prevention of improvised explosive device threats on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, speaks to 18th Wing leadership during a commander’s conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. During the conference, Evans spoke with commanders from the 18th Wing about enhancing collaboration, key quality of life factors and provided guidance on communication with local leaders and Ministry of Defense personnel surrounding incident reporting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Lundeby, 18th Wing deputy commander, discusses the week's events before the start of a commander’s conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2023. During the conference Evans provided guidance to wing leaders on communications with local leaders and Ministry of Defense personnel surrounding incident reporting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

Published Oct. 18, 2023
By A1C Edward Yankus
18th Wing Public Affairs

During the two day conference, leadership discussed on how to increase collaboration across the wing as well as meeting with military spouses and discussing key quality of life factors at Kadena.