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    18th Wing hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony [Image 10 of 10]

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    A ceremonial brass fire bell mounted on a wooden base is displayed on a red-draped table. The plaque on the base reads 'Kadena Fire and Emergency Services, Est. 1953.' A person in military camouflage uniform is holding a red-tasseled striker near the bell, suggesting a formal ringing ceremony.

    KADENA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack 

    18th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Louis Ramirez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in a ceremonial bell ringing during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2026. The five bell rings symbolize the completion of the first responders’ final duty, honoring those who gave their lives in service to others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 02:53
    Photo ID: 9926497
    VIRIN: 260909-F-YH673-1112
    Resolution: 2148x1429
    Size: 578.63 KB
    Location: KADENA, OKINAWA, JP
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    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands at a wooden podium, apparently delivering remarks at a formal ceremony. The event is taking place inside a fire station bay, with a red United States Air Force fire truck (numbered 31) visible in the background. Three flags — the American flag, the Japanese flag, and what appears to be a U.S. Air Force flag — are displayed to the right, suggesting this may be a joint U.S.-Japan military event.
    A U.S. Air Force service member named Shelton is speaking at a podium bearing the Kadena Fire Department / Emergency Services seal at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The individual is in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and is holding a microphone. A second uniformed individual is visible in the background.
    A United States Air Force officer in a olive/sage green flight suit is speaking into a microphone at what appears to be an indoor military briefing or address, likely inside an aircraft hangar. He is gesturing with his left hand while holding the microphone in his right hand, addressing an audience visible in the foreground. A red United States Air Force fire truck is partially visible in the background.
    Three U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand behind a red-draped table at what appears to be Kadena Air Base fire station. A trophy featuring a bell is displayed on the table, surrounded by firefighter helmets and gear bearing 'Kadena Fire' and 'Kadena AB' markings. A fire truck is visible in the background.
    A military firefighter in full turnout gear, including a red helmet and tan bunker coat with a US flag patch, is interacting with a military personnel holding a tablet or document. The scene appears to take place inside a building, likely during a training exercise or operational briefing. A second individual in military uniform is visible in the background.
    A firefighter in full turnout gear is navigating a smoke-filled stairwell, gripping a wall-mounted handrail while ascending or descending stairs. The individual is wearing a yellow helmet marked 'USAF', indicating affiliation with the United States Air Force fire department. The scene appears to be a training exercise or active emergency response in a building with visible smoke.
    A color guard ceremony is taking place inside a US Air Force fire station bay, with firefighters in full turnout gear holding flags including the American flag, a Japanese flag, and what appears to be a US Air Force flag. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are present as an audience on both sides. The setting suggests a formal military ceremony, likely at a joint US-Japan air base.
    A US Air Force officer is addressing a mixed audience of military personnel and civilians inside a fire station bay. The setting includes fire trucks, national flags of the United States and Japan, and Air Force unit flags, suggesting a joint US-Japan military ceremony or briefing. The speaker appears to be a senior officer holding a microphone while speaking to the assembled group.
    Three military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a formal ceremony inside a fire station bay. A speaker at a wooden podium holds a microphone while two others stand at attention near a red-draped table bearing a ceremonial bell and trophy. The setting includes a fire truck, a firefighter helmet on the floor, and what appears to be a state flag in the background.
    A ceremonial brass fire bell mounted on a wooden base is displayed on a red-draped table. The plaque on the base reads 'Kadena Fire and Emergency Services, Est. 1953.' A person in military camouflage uniform is holding a red-tasseled striker near the bell, suggesting a formal ringing ceremony.

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