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5th Air Force

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

A fuel tanker leaves the runway after a hot-pit refuel on a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. The hot-pit refueling process resulted in an 84% decrease in ground time between flights, turning a 6 hour process into one hour of work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Keller, left, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit flying crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Carlos Alberto Rivera II, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants apprentice, perform hot-pit refueling on a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. During Shogun Shootout, the 18th Operations Group divided into teams and competed against each other to hone skills necessary to keep pace with evolving threats to the U.S. and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 27th Fighter Squadron observe F-22A Raptors conduct aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Shogun Shootout over the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Keller, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit flying crew chief, marshalls a fuel tanker into place during hot-pit refuel in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. Exercise Shogun Shootout gives Kadena Airmen the opportunity to divide into teams and work with multiple aircraft to train and enhance operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aerial refueling during Exercise Shogun Shootout over the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts training as it is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons separates from a KC-135 Stratotanker after conducting aerial refueling during Exercise Shogun Shootout over the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts training that enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aerial refueling during Exercise Shogun Shootout over the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2024. Kadena routinely conducts training that enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Corey Jackson, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes the fuel hose from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a hot-pit refuel in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. During Exercise Shogun Shootout, the 18th Operations Group squadrons divided into teams and competed against each other to hone skills necessary to keep pace with evolving threats to the U.S. and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force 18th Medical Group Airmen and U.S. Army 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters Battalion medics load simulated critically wounded patients onto an HH-60G Pave-Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2024. The exercise gave Kadena service members the opportunity to compete as teams in challenges that provided training to enhance operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force 18th Medical Group Airmen and U.S. Army 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters Battalion medics load patients into a transport vehicle in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2024. The exercise gave Kadena service members the opportunity to compete in team based challenges while providing training to enhance operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Army Cpl. Natalie Cortez, left, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters Battalion medic, offloads a simulated patient during a mass casualty exercise in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2024. The Wing wide exercise divided squadrons into teams, competing against each other to sharpen skills necessary to keep pace with evolving threats to the U.S. and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Army Cpl. Natalie Cortez, left, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters Battalion medic, aids a patient in a mass casualty exercise in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2024. The Wing wide exercise divided squadrons into teams, competing against each other to sharpen skills necessary to keep pace with evolving threats to the U.S. and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

A U.S. Air Force Airman acts as a simulated wounded patient during a mass casualty exercise in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2024. The exercise allowed participants within the 18th Wing to compete in a friendly competition, boosting morale and allowing operators to sharpen their skills for real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

A U.S. Air Force Airmen simulates receiving an intraosseous needle in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. The casualty care portion of the exercise challenged participating medical service members to operate under strenuous and unpredictable circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron, 33rd RQS, 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 18th Medical Group, treat a simulated patient in a casualty care exercise in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. Exercise participants conducted written, verbal and physical diagnostics on simulated patients to provide accurate and appropriate treatment in an austere and unpredictable environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron, 33rd RQS, 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 18th Medical Group, lay a simulated patient on the floor in a casualty care exercise in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. Participants conducted written, verbal and physical diagnostics on simulated patients to provide accurate and appropriate treatment in an austere and unpredictable environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron, 33rd RQS and 18th Medical Group, transport a simulated patient in a casualty care challenge in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. The exercise was hosted by the 18th Operations Group and opened to the rest of the 18th Wing to participate, dividing squadrons into teams competing against each other, challenging service members' abilities to operate in austere scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, 31st RQS, 18th Medical Group and U.S. Army 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters Battalion medics, transport simulated patients in a casualty care exercise in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. Shogun Shootout was hosted by the 18th Operations Group, dividing squadrons into teams competing against each other, challenging service members' abilities to operate in austere scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Terrence Hoskins, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron technician, conducts an injury analysis on a patient in support of Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. The casualty care portion of the exercise challenged participating medical service members to operate under strenuous and unpredictable circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

U.S. Air Force 18th Medical Group Airmen and U.S. Army 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters Battalion medics participate in Exercise Shogun Shootout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024. The casualty care portion of the exercise challenged participating medical service members to operate under strenuous and unpredictable circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Published June 6, 2024
By Senior Airman Tylir Meyer, Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel, Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

During Exercise Shogun Shootout, Kadena Airmen and 1-1 ADA Soldiers formed teams and competed against each other to sharpen skills necessary to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific, May 29 - 31, 2024. Teams went head-to-head hot pit refueling, in-air refueling and completing mass casualty exercises while operating under strenuous and unpredictable circumstances.

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Kadena holds Exercise Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout

Kadena Airmen compete in Shogun Shootout