U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Faith Chavez, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks readings on a standard weather sensor tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. 

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Faith Chavez, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks readings on a standard weather sensor tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS Weather Flight maintains 24/7 operations to ensure aircrews receive timely and accurate forecasts, even during short-notice missions.

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