{"id":146852,"date":"2024-04-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=146852"},"modified":"2024-04-10T10:25:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:25:15","slug":"air-force-leaders-focus-on-ace-during-kadena-ab-visit-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=146852","title":{"rendered":"Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena AB visit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) — \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall<\/strong><\/a>, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin<\/strong><\/a>, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi<\/strong><\/a> visited Kadena Air Base<\/strong><\/a> April 6, to observe Kadena AB\u2019s unique capabilities and ongoing efforts to reoptimize for great power competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAir superiority. Aerial refueling. Airborne warning and control. Search and rescue. Special operations. Team Kadena does it all,\u201d Allvin said. \u201cIt was inspiring to hear firsthand how, alongside our allies and partners, the team projects decisive airpower to ensure regional security.\u201d<\/p>\n

The visit comes at a time when Kadena AB must modernize infrastructure and focus on developing mission-ready Airmen to effectively execute current and future Agile Combat Employment<\/strong><\/a> operations in the region.<\/p>\n

As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena AB\u2019s strategic location makes it a pivotal installation for ensuring the defense of Japan and a free and open Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n

While here, the senior leaders discussed key base issues, observed a wing-level ACE exercise, \u201cShogun Shield,\u201d and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena AB\u2019s service members.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Allvin and Flosi hosted an all-call where they challenged the Airmen in attendance to become as ready and as lethal as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a time we need to break free, move forward, and lead,\u201d Allvin said. \u201cThe nation will demand more of the Air and Space Forces in a future fight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flosi expanded further on the pacing challenge.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe People\u2019s Republic of China is not scared of our hardware, or our technology.\u201d Flosi said. \u201cThey\u2019re scared of our Airmen.\u201d<\/p>\n

With an enhanced focus on ACE and readiness, the key leaders emphasized the importance of innovation and creativity to adapt to any threats to stability and the security of our allies and partners.<\/p>\n

Military modernization within the Indo-Pacific theater remains a top priority for the Defense Department. The visit showcased the base\u2019s diverse range of missions and evolving capabilities, while highlighting the need for modern infrastructure to meet current and future mission demands.<\/p>\n

Kadena AB\u2019s continued modernization efforts, powered by mission-ready Airmen, serve as an undeniable example of U.S. determination to meet the pacing threat head-on anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n

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