Shogun Arena: Forging tomorrow’s leaders at Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, 18th Mission Support Group commander, left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eddy Odongpinyokene, middle, 18th Maintenance Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of development and instructions, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, pose for a photo at the Erwin PME Center on Kadena Air Base.

(Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez/18 Wing Public Affairs)

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, 18th Mission Support Group commander, left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eddy Odongpinyokene, middle, 18th Maintenance Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of development and instructions, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, pose for a photo at the Erwin PME Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 5, 2025. Odongpinyokene was awarded the “Shogun Warrior” plaque for his outstanding contributions throughout the course.