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    TOFU students tour Kadena Air Base [Image 4 of 8]

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    A group of approximately 20 people pose for a group photo in what appears to be a conference or briefing room. The group includes two individuals in U.S. military uniforms (camouflage/ACU pattern) alongside civilians, many of whom are making peace/victory hand signs. Three flags are visible in the background, including the U.S. flag, a Japanese flag, and what appears to be a U.S. Air Force flag.

    KADENA AIR BASE, JAPAN

    08.17.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman James Johnson 

    18th Wing

    Thinking of Okinawa’s Future in the U.S. (TOFU) students pose for a photo with members of 18th Wing Public Affairs at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. The tour offered Okinawan students a firsthand look at Kadena Air Base's daily operations and gave them valuable context on the U.S.-Japan alliance prior to their visit to the United States.(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: 9918438
    VIRIN: 260818-F-OO000-1528
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 4.14 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, JP
    Web Views: 2
    Downloads: 0

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    A military service member in camouflage uniform is driving a large bus along a palm tree-lined road, likely in a tropical location such as Okinawa, Japan. The view is from behind the driver, showing the windshield perspective of a multi-lane road with light traffic. The interior includes a large rearview mirror mounted above the windshield and a steering wheel with a blue emblem.
    A middle-aged man wearing a blue short-sleeve shirt and glasses stands in a parking lot near a coastal area. He is holding a smartphone and wearing a wristwatch, smiling while looking to his left. A rainbow is visible in the cloudy sky above the ocean in the background.
    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.
    A group of approximately 20 people pose for a group photo in what appears to be a conference or briefing room. The group includes two individuals in U.S. military uniforms (camouflage/ACU pattern) alongside civilians, many of whom are making peace/victory hand signs. Three flags are visible in the background, including the U.S. flag, a Japanese flag, and what appears to be a U.S. Air Force flag.
    A U.S. Air Force service member named Huerta is seated inside a military bus, speaking into a red and gray megaphone branded 'Amplivox'. He is holding a clipboard with what appears to be a unit patch or insignia visible on the documents. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely an air base, visible through the bus windows.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is briefing a group of civilians, likely Asian visitors or students, in what appears to be a building lobby or hallway. The soldier is pointing to a framed display on the wall that reads '18th OG - Home of the Shoguns,' which is associated with the 18th Operations Group, likely at Kadena Air Base in Japan. Several framed military unit insignia and shadow boxes are mounted on the concrete wall behind him.
    Three young people, viewed from behind, are examining a large wall collage of black-and-white historical military photographs in what appears to be a museum or exhibit space. The photos depict various military scenes including formations, ceremonies, and what appears to be an air force base. One person is pointing at a specific photograph on the wall.
    Three young women are shopping in a toy store, gathered around a display shelf featuring Stitch (from Disney's Lilo & Stitch) merchandise. One woman is taking a photo with her smartphone while another poses next to a large pink Stitch-shaped container. The store shelves are well-stocked with colorful toys and plush figures.

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