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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks with Airmen during a visit to the Airman Leadership School at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. Professional military education develops warfighters and leaders essential to sustaining deterrence through strength and defending Japan alongside allied forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)