U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron form up before conducting a foreign object debris walk Feb, 23, 2017 on the flightline of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 67th AMU flew from ... More
Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron respond
Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a no-notice fuel spill exercise Oct. 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES conducts no-notice exercises to ensure readiness and operability in ... More
Members of the U.S. Army 1-1 Air Defense Artillery
Members of the U.S. Army 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Regiment unload a dummy during a joint medical field training exercise Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy participated... More
Airman 1st Class Justice Moore, 18th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Justice Moore, 18th Force Support Squadron food services apprentice, cracks a smile as he whips up some mashed potatoes July 13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Marshall Dining Facility is... More
Mayor of Gwangju, Jang Hyun Yoon, U.S. Air Force members
Mayor of Gwangju, Jang Hyun Yoon, U.S. Air Force members and student and instructor pilots from the 1st Fighter Wing, Gwanju Air Base, pose for a group photo in front of the F-22 Raptor, Dec. 07, 2017, at Gwanj... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Sandahl, 353rd Special
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Sandahl, 353rd Special Operation Maintenance Squadron aero-repair section chief, speaks with foreign air force members about his units’ maintenance methods during the 2018 C-13... More
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the USS Carl
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the USS Carl Vinson breaks away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after conducting in-air refueling May 3, 2017, over the Wes... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, cleans hand tools as part of routine inspection May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Sliwka, 67th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Sliwka, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, works quickly during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Load competitions give Air... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, cleans hand tools as part of routine inspection May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs up to the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participates in multiple exercises throughout ... More
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the USS Carl
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the USS Carl Vinson conducts in-air refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron May 3, 2017, over the Western Pacific Ocean. ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Locke Williams, 44th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Locke Williams, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, takes a screw driver out of a tool box April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When performing maintenance on aircra... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Oscar Fonseca, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Oscar Fonseca, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, strikes a bag during combatives training April 4, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Practicing strikes, evasion... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dungan, 353rd Special
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dungan, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Electronic Warfare Systems craftsman and Airman First Class Anthony Allen, 353rd SOMXS EW systems apprentice work together ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Dustin Flores, 18th Component
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Dustin Flores, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron support technician, refills spray bottles May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CMS provides materials and maintenance... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Quentin Freeman, 44th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Quentin Freeman, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, secures a panel on an F-15 Eagle April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th AMU assists the 44th Fighter Squa... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class’ Gilbert Martinez,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class’ Gilbert Martinez, left, Jahmal Camp, center, and Denzel Washington, right, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technicians, inspect a tool Feb. 2... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Lebron, 18th Security
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Lebron, 18th Security Forces Squadron journeyman, center, shouts during a taser demonstration at the 2018 bi-lateral open house hosted by the 18th SFS Sept. 21, 2018, at Kadena... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick McAtee, the Virginia Air
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick McAtee, the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Operations Group commander out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., serving on temporary duty as the deployed forces commander for RED F... More
A fully-armed U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives fuel
A fully-armed U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 23, 2017. Kadena Air Base F-15s escorted U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers executing a mission east... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, cleans a tool as part of her routine duties May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part ... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Darryle Masnayon, left,
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Darryle Masnayon, left, attempts a hook as Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. Berjune Lamorte, right, blocks him during a Pacific Defender Security Forces Subject Matter Expert Exchange at ... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to execute a high
A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to execute a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HALO jump is a method of delivering personnel, equipmen... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, cleans a flight helmet April 18, 2017, at Kadena Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group load simulated casualties onto a bus during the Preventative Aerospace Medicine Convention May 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The PAMACON involves ... More
A U.S. Air Force parascue technician with the 31st
A U.S. Air Force parascue technician with the 31st Rescue Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, para-jumps down during a Combat, Search and Rescue training for joint, bilateral exercise Keen Sword 19, near Mi... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron train members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on the operation of a front-end loader during flightline repair training Feb. 28, 2018, at Kadena Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sha’leah Paul, left, Airman
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sha’leah Paul, left, Airman 1st Class’ Ashley Cromwell, center, and Gabrielle McDowell, right, all 18th Medical Group medical material technicians, review a list of medical materials M... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for flight April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS is one of two F-15 Eagle units in the Asian-Western Pacific area of ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron out of Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, waits on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line May 6, 2016, as an Indian air forc... More
Mario Damian, 18th Civil Engineer Group high voltage
Mario Damian, 18th Civil Engineer Group high voltage electrician leader, tests an infrared scanner on a power transformer April 17, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Infrared scanners are used to measure the amo... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in combatives training April 4, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security Forces Airmen must maintain a minimum of 40 hours of combative ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Kelley, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Kelley, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, removes a blockage from the spray-tip of a water-jet cutting machine Aug. 20, 2018, at Kadena Air... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 67th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, steps away from an F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron after marshaling it out to the taxiway during annual exerc... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Moss, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Moss, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, inspects an M50 Joint Service General Protection Mask March 29, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The M50 JSGPM has a po... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Randy Maldonado, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Randy Maldonado, 18th Medical Group biomedical equipment technician, repairs a centrifuge March 21, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A centrifuge is used to separate the different c... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazo, 67th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazo, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, is evaluated as he prepares to move munitions to be loaded onto an F-15 Eagle during a load competition Oct.... More
Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, commander,
Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, commander, addresses Japan Air Self Defense Force members at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2018. Martinez visited the base to recognize the life saving actions and ... More
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U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan Marr, 18th Medical Group
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan Marr, 18th Medical Group pharmacy craftsman, processes prescriptions, June 8, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The pharmacy processes and fills prescriptions for hundreds of differ... More
The underside of an R-11 truck is displayed after being
The underside of an R-11 truck is displayed after being worked on, Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The refueling maintenance shop is an outlying vehicle maintenance shop of the 18th Logistics Readines... More
U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force service members
U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force service members listen to a briefing Nov. 28, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The individuals participated in a professional enhancement seminar as part of the 2018 Bilate... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tomas Figueroa, 18 Civil
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tomas Figueroa, 18 Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, instructs a class on the inspection of the M50 Joint Service General Protection Mask March 29, 2018, at K... More
An F-15 Eagle ejection seat sits in the 18th Component
An F-15 Eagle ejection seat sits in the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron egress shop at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2018. Members of egress ensure the safety of pilots by making sure the ejection seats a... More
Avery Edwards paints at Wakaba Child Development Center
Avery Edwards paints at Wakaba Child Development Center at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. There are several CDC’s on base that provide a creative learning environment for children of military members. (... More
Paint-filled 9mm rounds sit on a table in preparation
Paint-filled 9mm rounds sit on a table in preparation for a Pacific Defender Security Forces Subject Matter Expert Exchange between U.S. Air Force and Philippine Air Force security forces personnel at Cesar Bas... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Brockham and
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Brockham and Staff Sgt. Craig Schutte, 33rd Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians, inspect a flight helmet March 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircre... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson and Tech. Sgt.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson and Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons technicians, ready a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun to be loaded onto an HH-60 Pave Ha... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in combatives training April 4, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th SFS practice combative techniques to maintain confi... More
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron out of Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxis down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line May 4, 2016, in prepara... More
Members of the 18th Medical Group carry a simulated
Members of the 18th Medical Group carry a simulated patient during training Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MDG conducted a joint field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airm... More
A F-15 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, comes in for landing
A F-15 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, comes in for landing at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 01, 2017. The aircraft arrived to Gwangju to participate in Vigilant Ace-18, a routine exercise on interoper... More
A local Okinawan removes vegetation from a tomb April
A local Okinawan removes vegetation from a tomb April 22, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of communities across the island of Okinawa visit the tombs of their ancestors during the month of April. Airme... More
Australian Defense Force Sgt. Ray Vance, 1st Joint
Australian Defense Force Sgt. Ray Vance, 1st Joint Public Affairs videographer, documents the departure of a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft Oct. 3, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Jap... More
A pair of binoculars sit on the desk of the Air Traffic
A pair of binoculars sit on the desk of the Air Traffic Control Tower, May 24, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air traffic controllers closely monitor the airfield to ensure safe flying operations. (U.S. Air F... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Tallan, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Tallan, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenic production operator, prepares to fill a liquid oxygen cart July 27, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS cry... More
Children from Kadena Elementary School’s English as
Children from Kadena Elementary School’s English as a Second Language team prepare to display a life-sized replica of an anaconda to their classmates May 22, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 37-and-a-half f... More
Refueling trucks sit parked, Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena
Refueling trucks sit parked, Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The refueling maintenance shop is an outlying vehicle maintenance shop of the 18th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron at Kadena AB that spe... More
Akane Amagai, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron preventive
Akane Amagai, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron preventive medicine flight laboratory services, chemist calibrates a scale March 8, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The lab tests many elements found in the envir... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Oniel Bryan, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Oniel Bryan, 18th Wing Base Honor Guard member, provides feedback to fellow Honor Guard members Dec. 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Honor Guard members meet and practice for h... More
Dirtboys from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron dig
Dirtboys from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron dig a hole as members from the 18th CES Explosive Ordnance Disposal team discuss plans for the day March 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Dirtboys work wit... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dungan, 353rd Special
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dungan, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Electronic Warfare Systems craftsman and Airman First Class Anthony Allen, 353rd SOMXS EW systems apprentice work together ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, engraves a tool to provide identifying marks May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part... More
A Royal Australian Air Force member performs pre-flight
A Royal Australian Air Force member performs pre-flight activities for a RAAF AP-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft Oct. 3, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AP-3C Orions have a normal crew complement of 13 indiv... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Kelley, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Kelley, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, inspects the garnet dust transfer tubing on a water-jet cutting machine Aug. 20, 2018, at Kadena ... More
F-15s from Kadena Air Base, Japan, taxi for takeoff
F-15s from Kadena Air Base, Japan, taxi for takeoff at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 04, 2017. The fighter aircraft are participating in the pinensula-wide routine exercise, Vigilant Ace-18. (U.S Ai... More
A F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,
A F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, takes off from Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 04, 2017. The fighter aircraft is participating in the pinensula-wide routine exercise, Vigil... More
A volunteer acts as a patient during a joint field
A volunteer acts as a patient during a joint field training exercise, Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training tested the Army, Navy and Air Force and their ability to work together in the medical... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hilborn, 44th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hilborn, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals in a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Th... More
Yoshito Oshiro, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron preventive
Yoshito Oshiro, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron preventive medicine flight laboratory services chemist, gathers samples to be tested March 8, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The lab tests many elements found ... More
A local Okinawan attempt to remove a cement block from
A local Okinawan attempt to remove a cement block from the entrance of their family tomb April 22, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Every year, families make their way on base to clean their family tombs and pa... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 962nd Aircraft Maintenance
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 962nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspects an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, ... More
Members of the Keystone Club and Top 3 Okinawa Outreach
Members of the Keystone Club and Top 3 Okinawa Outreach discuss their progress in making an impact within their community 18, 2017, at the 18th Force Support Squadron Teen and Youth Sports Center on Kadena Air ... More
A U.S. Air Force member of the 18th Logistics Readiness
A U.S. Air Force member of the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenic production plant, watches as a liquid oxygen cart is filled July 27, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS cryogenic production... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off from the runway April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 10 F-15s from the 44th FS went to support Exercise Vigilant Ace i... More
An U.S. Air Force Airman with the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance
An U.S. Air Force Airman with the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit generates a helicopter sortie during a training exercise April 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen at every level are empowered to lead d... More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and specialists from the
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and specialists from the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit recover an approaching E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron June 8, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ra... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, cleans hand tools as part of routine inspection May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ... More
Aircrew from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron
Aircrew from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron board an E-3 Sentry during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North is an annual exercise which serves as a key... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gipson works
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gipson works as an alarm monitor in the base defense operations center March 29, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. BDOC serves as a centralized dispatch center, fielding in... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, cleans hand tools as part of routine inspection May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United
Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United States Air Force counterparts discuss the outcome of their bilateral exchange Jan. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both JASDF and USAF members gained ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Waller, a 13th Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Waller, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller out of Fort Carson, Colo., reviews a scenario with U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24th Inf... More
Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United
Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United States Air Force counterparts discuss the outcome of their bilateral exchange Jan. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both JASDF and USAF members gained ... More
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member prepares to fill a hole with explosives March 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. EOD ensures any expired or deteriorating explosives are... More
A firefighter trainee adjusts his footing during rappelling
A firefighter trainee adjusts his footing during rappelling training Sept. 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Safety when training is of utmost importance. Each participant was checked, re-checked and cleared... More
Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United
Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United States Air Force counterparts discuss the outcome of their bilateral exchange Jan. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both JASDF and USAF members gained ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John DeLion, 44th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John DeLion, 44th Fighter Squadron director of operations, speaks with members of the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association during a base tour March 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base,... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Fisher, 18th Wing Judge Advocate
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Fisher, 18th Wing Judge Advocate chief of litigation, speaks with students from Amelia Earhart Intermediate School during “Law Day” May 4, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students wor... More
Australian Defense Force Sgt. Ray Vance, 1st Joint
Australian Defense Force Sgt. Ray Vance, 1st Joint Public Affairs videographer, left, and Cpl. Kyle Genner, 1st Joint Public Affairs photographer, document the departure of a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Or... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight and the 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight coordinate an entry plan in response to a sta... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Brewer, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Brewer, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, receives treatment for simulated injuries during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kaden... More
U.S. and Philippine Air Force pilots and maintenance
U.S. and Philippine Air Force pilots and maintenance personnel pose for a group photo in front of an A-10 Thunderbolt II and an OV-10 Bronco at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 8, 2019, during Exercise Balika... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, left, speaks to members of the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association during a visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2018. The JAAGA s... More
A beaker of liquid oxygen sits filled July 27, 2018,
A beaker of liquid oxygen sits filled July 27, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron has the only operational cryogenic production plant in the entire U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron echo-flight chief, rides a superbike at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco has more than 20 years of experie... More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Robert Keefe runs with Philippine
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Robert Keefe runs with Philippine Air Force security forces personnel during a Pacific Defender Security Forces Subject Matter Expert Exchange as part of Exercise Balikatan at Cesar Bas... More