At first glance, the photograph seems simple enough: a group of Okinawan technicians standing proudly in the telephone exchange at Kadena Air Base, with the vast metal skeleton of the main distribution frame stretching behind them like a cathedral of wires. Their posture is relaxed but purposeful, each man aware that the work they do, …
When I think back to my time stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, there are countless memories that come flooding in—long nights, high-pressure missions, and a camaraderie that was unlike anything else. But there’s one moment that stands out, not just because of the recognition it brought us, but because of what it …
