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    TOFU students tour Kadena Air Base [Image 3 of 8]

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    A military briefing is taking place in a conference room where a U.S. Air Force service member in camouflage uniform is presenting a slide to a mixed audience of military personnel and civilians. The presentation screen displays a slide titled 'The Shogun Mission: Deterrence Through Strength' with bilingual English and Japanese text, showing an airfield with military aircraft and a regional map. The presenter is pointing to a map in the upper right corner of the screen that appears to show East Asia with range circles.

    KADENA AIR BASE, JAPAN

    08.17.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman James Johnson 

    18th Wing

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sidney Walters, 18th Wing Public Affairs public affairs officer, explains the importance of Kadena Air Base’s location to Thinking of Okinawa’s Future in the U.S. (TOFU) students prior to a tour of Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. Through TOFU, Okinawan students are given the opportunity to visit the U.S. to gain firsthand perspective on Japan's international impact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2026
    Date Posted: 09.10.2026 01:48
    Photo ID: 9918434
    VIRIN: 260818-F-OO000-1401
    Resolution: 5648x3758
    Size: 3.83 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, JP
    Web Views: 2
    Downloads: 0

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    A military briefing is taking place in a conference room where a U.S. Air Force service member in camouflage uniform is presenting a slide to a mixed audience of military personnel and civilians. The presentation screen displays a slide titled 'The Shogun Mission: Deterrence Through Strength' with bilingual English and Japanese text, showing an airfield with military aircraft and a regional map. The presenter is pointing to a map in the upper right corner of the screen that appears to show East Asia with range circles.
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