18th Munitions Squadron honors Okinawan heritage with tomb clean-up

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gavyn French, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions support equipment maintenance crew chief, cuts vines surrounding an ancestral tomb in preparation for Shimi at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The cleanup effort supports Okinawan families visiting tombs during Shimi, a cultural tradition centered on honoring ancestors.