U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Foster, Department of the Air Force hearing conservation program manager, tests an attenuating custom communication earpiece system during a hearing conservation initiative at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2026. The initiative evaluates custom hearing protection designed to improve communication in high-noise environments while helping prevent long-term hearing damage among maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 02:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9771636 |
| VIRIN: | 260514-F-BX574-1050 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 8.2 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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