18th CES fire inspector keeps Kadena safe
Kenichi Shimajiri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, stands in front of a fire truck July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Shimajiri was a firefighter for 23 years at Kadena before becoming a fir... More
Air traffic controllers from the 18th Operations Support
Air traffic controllers from the 18th Operations Support Squadron monitor the flightline for safety risks July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the largest combat wing in the Pacific. Safety durin... More
An F-15 Eagle goes through a birdbath Aug. 19, 2016,
An F-15 Eagle goes through a birdbath Aug. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The birdbath is a vital component of maintaining the longevity of Kadena’s fighter aircraft. The birdbath prevents corrosion from ... More
Aircraft equipment sits ready for loading Aug. 31,
Aircraft equipment sits ready for loading Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight prepared over 70 pallets of aircraft supplies for Ex... More
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15 Eagle for launch Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th AMXS supports Exercise Valiant Shield with F-15s from the 67th Fighter Squa... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Lawrence, 733rd Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Lawrence, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron quality assurance office chief inspector, checks a maintenance tool kit during a QA inspection July 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, pins the Air Force Achievement Medal on Airman 1st Class Ethan Adams, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, Nov. 4, 2015, at Kadena A... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Woolridge, 33rd
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Woolridge, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit, guides an HH-60G Pave Hawk as it prepares to take off June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd HMU underwent training ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During Keen Sword, the 31st Rescue... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, presents Airman 1st Class Ethan Adams, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, with a certificate to accompany the Air Force Achievemen... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein congratulates
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein congratulates a Kadena Special Olympics athlete Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is a one-day sporting, art and entertainment event with more than 880... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Dietrich, Third
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Dietrich, Third Marine Division Headquarters Battalion Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear platoon, talks about the different CBRN equipment Marines utilize during ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, certifies documents in the Automated Business Service System Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ABSS system manages... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Guadron, 82nd Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Guadron, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace propulsion systems technician, is given an inspection out-brief by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd RS quality assurance chief in... More
U.S Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate t... More
U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force service members look
U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force service members look at different Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear equipment during the CBRN Exposition Nov. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Service members fr... More
Maintainers with the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit
Maintainers with the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit go through a pre-flight checklist June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk went on a training sortie in preparation for contingency op... More
Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, simulates an aircraft landing on an aircraft barrier Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, J... More
Senior Airman Enrique Leyva, 18th Equipment Maintenance
Senior Airman Enrique Leyva, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment production support specialist, nets a Trilectron generator Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th EMS AGE ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew chief, secures a ratchet strap during weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Once every month, load c... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th Comptroller Squadron Defense Travel System team lead, references a portion of Defense Document 577 in DTS Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DD 5... More
Members of the Kadena Police Station and the Okinawa
Members of the Kadena Police Station and the Okinawa Police Station observe oleoresin capsicum spray training conducted by the 18th Security Forces Squadron Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local polic... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Helicopter
An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit takes off June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd HMU trained in preparation for Exercise Pacific Thunder, an exercise in the Indo... More
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Dustin Henze, 44th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Dustin Henze, 44th Fighter Squadron Navy exchange pilot, conducts pre-flight checks March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS utilizes an exchange program with Navy pilots from... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Sutphin, 44th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Sutphin, 44th Fighter Squadron crew chief, disengages safety pins during a pre-flight check March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. It is with the combined efforts of mai... More
A pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron rappels
A pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron rappels from an HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ceremony honored v... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Morrison, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron quality assurance chief inspector, examines a safety checklist July 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 82nd RS QA office checks the... More
Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare
Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for aircraft barrier training Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES conducted aircraft barrier training to ensure preparedness in the event ... More
Yoshimitsu Matsusaki, Kadena Police Station chief,
Yoshimitsu Matsusaki, Kadena Police Station chief, performs a martial arts demonstration for 18th Security Forces Squadron members Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local police officers were invited to... More
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron congratulate 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members at the conclusion of the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Ka... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lance Petrie, 18th Operations
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lance Petrie, 18th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of air traffic control training, monitors the flightline July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air traffic controllers... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maurice Muro, 31st Rescue
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maurice Muro, 31st Rescue Squadron operations superintendent, signals pararescuemen of the time left until a jump during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Woolridge, Staff
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Woolridge, Staff Sgt. Riley Smith, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs and Jon Miller, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, complete a hoist inspection Jun... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Nguyen, 18th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Nguyen, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency flight commander, presents information at the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Exposition Nov. 17, 20... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Edward Porter, 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. Edward Porter, 31st Rescue Squadron chief of standards and evaluations, jumps out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exer... More
Equality for all - coin, public domain photograph
The Airman’s Coin is given to everyone who completes basic training. It is the symbol which solidifies a basic trainee becoming an Airman in the world’s greatest Air Force. The Airman’s Coin is given to everyon... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arsonio Arthur, 733rd Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arsonio Arthur, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron instrument flight controls systems craftsman, checks an emergency power switch on a C-17 Globemaster July 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Keen Sword, pararescuemen respond to... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Chambers, Tech. Sgt.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Chambers, Tech. Sgt. Jesus Garcia, and Jon Miller, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviators, perform a pre-flight check June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the 33... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Albano, 18th Aerospace
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Albano, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental technician, discusses the different capabilities of a HazMatID Elite, a chemical identifier, during the Chemical, B... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen jump out
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is an annual exercise which strengthens int... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron returns from a flight July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This particular Eagle reached the 10,000 flight hours mark, making it the first ... More
Lt. Col. Sarah Babbitt, 18th Security Forces Squadron
Lt. Col. Sarah Babbitt, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to local police officers Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 police officers from the local community were invited onto... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein talks to
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein talks to Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Nov. 4, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During his visit to Kadena, Goldfein visited the 18th AMXS to con... More
Members of the Kadena Police Station, Okinawa Police
Members of the Kadena Police Station, Okinawa Police Station and Kadena’s 18th Security Forces Squadron stand in front of an F-15 Eagle Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th SFS hosted an open hous... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein welcomes
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein welcomes a Kadena Special Olympics athlete at the KSO art exhibit Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO was established by the 18th Wing commander in 2000 ... More
F-15 Eagles from Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron taxi
F-15 Eagles from Kadena’s 44th Fighter Squadron taxi down the runway March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 44th FS participated in training to demonstrate Kadena’s air superiority and wartim... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force HH-60G Pavehawks respond
Japan Air Self-Defense Force HH-60G Pavehawks respond to a mass casualty exercise during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. JASDF works with U.S. forces during Exercise Keen ... More
Iroha Ganaha, Kadena Elementary School fifth grade
Iroha Ganaha, Kadena Elementary School fifth grade student, receives the 18th Wing Special Award from U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Oldham, 18th Mission Support Group commander, during the 19th annual Kadena Languag... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Kelley and Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Kelley and Senior Airman Aaron Funari, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, look out at the flightline July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the Air F... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Lawrence, 733rd Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Lawrence, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron quality assurance office chief inspector, provides an inspection out-brief to Staff Sgt. Andrew Boucher, 733rd AMS support section assistan... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen jump out
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercise Keen Sword tests the readiness of U.S.-Japan ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Airman
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, prepare for weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To mai... More
Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare
Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to reel in a cable inside an aircraft barrier shack Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During a training scenario, Airmen from the 18th CES simulated ... More
Airmen from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron prepare a Trilectron generator for loading Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Trilectron generator can provide power to an aircraft as maintenance ... More
1st Lt. James Chambers, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot,
1st Lt. James Chambers, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight preparations Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th FS prepared more than 20 F-15s to support Exercise Valiant Shield in Guam... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th Comptroller Squadron Defense Travel System team lead, assists Senior Airman Manna Branson, 18th CPTS travel accounting technician, with a request concerning... More
Masao Itokazu, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver
Masao Itokazu, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, conducts radio checks inside an Oshkosh Striker 6x6 Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Properly functioning radio systems assist with optimum ... More
Far left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Dietrich,
Far left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Dietrich, Third Marine Division Headquarters Battalion Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear platoon, discusses the different functions of a gas chromatogra... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The alliance between the U.S. and J... More
An F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes
An F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, with F-15s capable of supporting multiple missions and... More
Members of the Kadena Honor Guard stand at attention
Members of the Kadena Honor Guard stand at attention after the flag is raised during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The importance of the flag was discussed as it was raised. ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Yogi Lebby, 18th Component Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Yogi Lebby, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron commander, salutes the American, Japanese, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization flags during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2015, at Kaden... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Montiel and Staff
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Montiel and Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, fasten a panel on an F-15 Eagle Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th AM... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, retrieves tools during the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Accu... More
A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle prepares to taxi
A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle prepares to taxi down the runway March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena pilots participated in training to hone and maintain their wartime readiness. (U.S. Air Forc... More
An aircraft barrier cable is secured by Airman 1st
An aircraft barrier cable is secured by Airman 1st Class Hayden Skidmore, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen were taught proper methods for securing the c... More
Audience members observe a local Okinawan student’s
Audience members observe a local Okinawan student’s performance during the 19th annual Kadena Language Institute English contest July 14, 2016, at Kadena Town Plaza, Okinawa, Japan. Contestants were from Yara E... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker goes through a birdbath Aug.
A KC-135 Stratotanker goes through a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The official name for the birdbath is the aircraft rinse system. The birdbath has a rinse time of 90 seconds, ensuring the... More
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To signal the start of the competition, an evaluator called the team... More
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron await the exit of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, from an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This f... More
Senior Airman Jeffrey Kirkham, 18th Civil Engineer
Senior Airman Jeffrey Kirkham, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance (WFSM) journeyman, prepares to check one of the pumps of a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 1... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein conducts
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein conducts an all call Nov. 4, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the all call, Goldfein spoke to Airmen about his goals and vision for the Air Force as the Chief ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Keen Sword, the 17th ... More
A 400-gallon fuel bowser is secured by Senior Airman
A 400-gallon fuel bowser is secured by Senior Airman Cassandra Howard, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fuel bowser is used... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein delivers
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein delivers the athlete’s oath during the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The athlete's oath signifies the dedication of each individual... More
Senior Airman Trent Jones, 18th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Trent Jones, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, practices control techniques with Nakachi Shogo, Okinawa City Police Department first criminal division member, Sept. 2, 2016, at ... More
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6 sits at the ready on the flightline Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Strikers are utilized by fire departments across the Air Force for extinguishing... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, Staff
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Senior Airman Jacob Montiel, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, carry a training model AIM 9X Sidewinder missile Nov... More
Rescue equipment sits ready for use aboard an MC-130J
Rescue equipment sits ready for use aboard an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Exercise Keen Sword, rescue equipment was dropped over a sp... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, pins the Air Force Achievement Medal on Staff Sgt. Matthew Meserve, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, Nov. 4, 2015, at Kadena Air... More
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Dustin Henze, 44th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Dustin Henze, 44th Fighter Squadron Navy exchange pilot, climbs into an F-15 Eagle March 18, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots participated in readiness training and demonstrated how ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Lawrence, 733rd Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Lawrence, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron quality assurance office chief inspector, examines tools during a QA inspection July 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This particular se... More
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6 sits ready for service on the flightline Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Strikers are an invaluable asset to fire departments across the Air Force, ... More
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9723 and U.S.
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9723 and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, salute the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action wreath during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2015, ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, works on Temporary Duty orders Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Budget analysts often help prepare TDY orders, determ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Delgado, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Delgado, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks with a pilot July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena’s multiple airframes and many missions... More
Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 18th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide an F-15 Eagle Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. F-15 Eagles departed from Kadena in support of Exercise ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S.-Japan relationship is vit... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein takes a
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein takes a photo with a local Okinawan family during the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Established by the 18th Wing commander in 2000,... More
Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations
Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, prepares to taxi out onto the runway Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall is going through instructor pilot training. To be... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zahmann McAdory, 67th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zahmann McAdory, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load standardization crew member, tightens a bolt in preparation for loading a missile onto an F-15 Eagle during a quarterly ... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, presents Staff Sgt. Matthew Meserve, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, with a citation to accompany the Air Force Achievement Med... More
Brent Cook, retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant major
Brent Cook, retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant major and Kadena USO center manager, speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cook spoke about the significance of being a v... More
Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, demonstrates how to properly secure an aircraft barrier cable Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Ai... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is an annual exercise which stre... More
Kadena Air Base’s Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter
Kadena Air Base’s Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1553 hosted a clothing drive for the local community from May 1 to June 1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This year’s drive produced 3,000 pounds of clothes ... More
Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations
Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, gears up for a flight Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall went through one of the phases of instructor pilot training wher... More
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker 6x6 tests its water boom Oct. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Oshkosh Striker 6x6s are special vehicles designed to put out aircraft fires and are capable of... More