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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer visits Kadena

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, left, sits in an F-15C Eagle cockpit as he listens to a brief by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Young, center, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javanni Roman, 18th AMS crew chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2024. The brief helped Meyer familiarize himself with the workings of the F-15C and how it helped ensure air superiority throughout its time in service maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer visits Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The 31st RQS and 33rd RQS provide Kadena with alternative ways to rescue and operate in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer visits Kadena

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer accompanies U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron and the 31st RQS on board an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a rescue training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024.The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for the mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters, as well as the rescue of civilian personnel, U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer visits Kadena

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer speaks to a group of junior enlisted Airmen during a leadership open forum at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on Sept. 8, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer visits Kadena

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer speaks to Airman Leadership School and Noncommissioned Officer Academy students, during a leadership open forum at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on Sept. 8, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Bangladesh Special Forces load into a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron for a static-line jump during Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, at Sylhet, Bangladesh. As a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise, CS24 involved multiple interactions with Bangladesh Air Force service members such as subject-matter exchanges in best-practices in operations, maintenance, medical and rigging career fields to strengthen relations and support the armed forces of Bangladesh’s long-term modernization effort to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Krista McGraw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of mission scheduling, showcases a medical supply kit to Bangladesh Air Force medics during an AE demonstration in support of Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, near BAF Bangabandhu Cantonment, Bangladesh. CS24, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise, provides airlift training for U.S. and Bangladeshi aircrews in aircraft generation and recovery, low-level navigation, tactical airdrop, and air-land missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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Bangladesh Special Forces personnel exit the side of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron for a static-line jump during Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, near Sylhet, Bangladesh. CS24 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise conducted in Bangladesh, with a focus on improving interoperability with the BAF and supporting the Bangladesh Armed Forces’ long-term modernization efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Detrick Hyshaw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations superintendent, performs operations performed on a patient during an AE demonstration in support of Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, near BAF Bangabandhu Cantonment, Bangladesh. CS24 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise where U.S. and Bangladesh Air Forces exchanged airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery techniques to ultimately enhance the collective ability to respond to regional disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is parked on the flightline before its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. To better accommodate search and rescue operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, the U.S. Air Force is currently phasing out the HH-60G Pave Hawk in favor of the HH-60W that is equipped with an enhanced avionics package and superior equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off from the flightline for its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk and designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems and features new, multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer visits Kadena

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, left, assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer observe a HH-60G Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for the mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters, as well as the rescue of civilian personnel, U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

From left, U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armanda Jackson, 18th Wing paralegal, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristin Josh, 718th Force Support Squadron food service, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains senior enlisted advisor, pose for a photo at the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The chief of chaplain staff recognized Chambers and Jackson for their volunteer efforts, accomplishments, and dedication to strengthening the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and Senior Airman Mykayla Shank, 18th Wing religious affairs airman, cheers with cake during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. During the cake cutting ceremony, the highest ranking and most junior airmen traditionally cut the cake, symbolizing the value and unity of airmen in the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mykayla Shank, 18th Wing religious affairs specialist, cut a cake during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. During the cake cutting ceremony, the highest ranking and most junior airmen traditionally cut the cake, symbolizing the value and unity of Airmen in the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armanda Jackson, 18th Wing paralegal, during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Jackson was recognized for improving Kadena quality of life to include opening the first military affiliated food pantry in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristin Josh, 718th Force Support Squadron food service specialist, during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Josh was recognized for efforts to improve the 18th Wing to include initiating the Kadena health fare, allowing help agencies to highlight the multiple domains of fitness and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, speaks during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. As the chief of chaplains for the Department of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, Kitchens is the senior pastor for more than 770,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Damon Boucher, 18th Wing Religious Affairs, leads a prayer during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of Airmen globally. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance as well as advocating for Airmen and consulting leadership on moral, ethical and quality-of-life issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

Department of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, 18th Wing chaplain services, American Forces Network Pacific and True North Airmen bow their heads in prayer during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Established in 1949, the AFCC is essential for increasing spiritual fitness of service members, aiding Airmen’s resiliency for the mission while helping maintain a healthy balance in military and personal lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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