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    USSOCOM vice commander tours Kadena [Image 2 of 6]

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    Two military personnel are seated inside a helicopter in flight, observing terrain below over a coastal area. The individual on the right wears U.S. Army insignia with what appears to be Special Forces and Ranger tabs, along with a communications headset. The image captures an aerial reconnaissance or survey mission over a body of water near a populated coastline.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.22.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez 

    18th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, flies with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Steven Marks, vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, during an HH-60W Jolly Green Il flight over Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2026. The engagement highlighted Kadena’s operational capabilities and reinforced the installation’s role in sustaining combat power and readiness across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 20:13
    Photo ID: 9860251
    VIRIN: 260723-F-BX586-1146
    Resolution: 7511x5007
    Size: 7.6 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP
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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are seated inside an open-door military helicopter flying over a coastal city with turquoise waters visible below. The image is taken from inside the aircraft looking outward, capturing both the crew and a sweeping aerial view of what appears to be an urban coastal area. A mounted weapon system is visible on the helicopter's door frame.
    Two military personnel are seated inside a helicopter in flight, observing terrain below over a coastal area. The individual on the right wears U.S. Army insignia with what appears to be Special Forces and Ranger tabs, along with a communications headset. The image captures an aerial reconnaissance or survey mission over a body of water near a populated coastline.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are seated inside what appears to be a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on a tarmac. The soldier in the foreground wears a flight helmet with communications headset and sunglasses, while a second crew member is visible in the cockpit area. The aircraft appears to be on the ground at a military airfield with hangars and support structures visible in the background.
    A group of five U.S. military personnel are gathered in a parking lot at what appears to be a military air base. Two individuals in camouflage (OCP) uniforms are interacting with three personnel wearing olive drab flight suits. A handshake is taking place between the leftmost OCP-uniformed individual and the nearest flight-suited individual, suggesting a greeting or formal meeting.
    A group of U.S. military personnel and a civilian are gathered on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac. Two senior officers — one in Army OCP camouflage uniform and one in an Air Force flight suit — appear to be engaged in a formal greeting or briefing. The setting suggests an official arrival or reception ceremony at a military installation.
    A group of military personnel and at least one civilian in a business suit are walking toward the entrance of Building 73504, which displays a 'HOGS' unit patch/emblem on its facade. The individuals are wearing a mix of camouflage uniforms (OCP pattern), flight suits, and civilian attire, suggesting a multi-service or official visit. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely an air base given the flight suits and unit insignia.

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