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  • A joint team of U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Kadena, Yakota and Misawa civil engineer squadrons practice concrete screeding skills using the materials, equipment and methods to repair craters during airfield damage repair training exercise Sept, 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This process can be done quickly in combat situations so airfield operations can resume. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

    PACAF civil engineers improve airfield repair skills

    Civil engineer squadrons from Kadena, Yokota and Misawa Air Bases teamed up here with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center to conduct training for the new Rapid Airfield Damage Repair technique Sept. 12-15.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arsonio Arthur, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron instrument flight controls systems craftsman, monitors the power of a C-17 Globemaster during a cargo load as Master Sgt. Daniel Hegar, 733rd AMS quality assurance office superintendent, supervises July 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 733rd AMS QA office monitors maintenance on the C-17 and the C-5 Galaxy to ensure safe transportation of cargo and troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

    Quality assurance Airmen ensure cargo aircraft are mission ready

    Aircraft maintainers hold themselves to a high standard when performing their daily duties because they know one mistake could lead to devastating consequences. Kadena Air Base, Japan, is home to six different airframes and a partner unit that hosts two additional airframes for cargo functions, the C-17 Globemaster III and the C-5 Galaxy, making quality assurance Airmen vital to flightline operations.
  • Staff Sgt. Nicholas Samuelson, an 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, samples fuel from a pump house April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fuel is pumped out of the ground by an R-12 refueling truck and tested for impurities before going into an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)

    Kadena fuels flight powers through to earn API award

    The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, recently won the prestigious American Petroleum Institute award. The annual API award, which has been around for 50 years, honors the top active-duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve fuels management flight in recognition of their outstanding contributions, commitment to excellence and dedication to the warfighter mission.

  • Around the Air Force: May 31

    On this look around the Air Force, changes are coming to the Air Force's utility allowance policy, the Air Force applies new Environmental Protection Agency guidelines to ensure water safety, and some civil engineer Airmen in Japan participate in a joint airfield repair exercise. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Alder.
  • Airmen and Marines gather around a display model to go over a joint airfield damage repair exercise May 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron taught Marines and Navy Seabees how they repair damaged airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

    Filling the gap: Airmen, Marines and Sailors practice fixing damaged airfields

    Civil engineer Airmen, combat engineer Marines and Navy Seabees trained together May 18-19 during a joint airfield damage and repair contingency exercise held at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

  • Air Force officials name SARC of the year

    An Air Force captain earned the service’s 2015 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Award during a ceremony April 28 at the Pentagon.
  • A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs stayed supporting a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent provides opportunities to expand cooperation and interoperability with Philippine counterparts and reassure partners and allies of the United States' commitment in the region. The five A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

    PACAF Airmen stand up air contingent in Philippines

    Airmen assigned to the Pacific Air Forces stood up the first rotation of an air contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, following a joint announcement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in Manila that highlighted several initiatives aimed to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations.
  • U.S. Air Force MC-130J Command IIs assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron fly in formation Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS conducted a unit-wide training exercise which tasked the entire squadron with a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoff, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

    Kadena launches Pacific region's first MC-130J five-ship formation flight

    Instead of the usual howl of jet engines, members of Kadena Air Base heard the growl of 120 turboprop blades chopping the air as the 17th Special Operations Squadron’s MC-130J Commando IIs dominated the airfield scene Feb. 17. Within an hour of standing by at stations, the aircraft took to the skies during the Pacific region's first five-ship formation flight involving the new specialized mobility aircraft.
  • Airman 1st Class Justin Wanke, a 67th Air Maintenance Unit electricity and environmental specialist, helps conduct a cabin pressure test on an F-15E Strike Eagle, Jan. 8, 2016, on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cabin pressure tests are conducted to prevent hypoxia, a lack of oxygen reaching muscle tissue, from occurring in pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick)

    Avionics technicians provide brains behind brawn

    Air Force avionics technicians provide the brains behind the brawn that keeps the F-15 Eagle flying. Despite its size, nearly 64 feet from nose to tail and almost 43 feet from wingtip to wingtip, the F-15 is a highly maneuverable mechanical monster in the air. Avionics technicians help ensure these aircraft are always prepared and ready for flight.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adyel Quinones-Velez, a 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the underside of an F-15 Eagle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2015. Conducting an Aviation Training Relocation during winter provided Kadena AB, Japan, pilots and maintainers a change in environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter)

    Misawa, Kadena Airmen strengthen bilateral ties

    Aircraft and personnel from Kadena Air Base, Misawa AB and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in Aviation Training Relocation Dec. 1-18 here.
  • Capts. Christopher Fukui and Joshua McNelley are assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both Airmen are descendants of sailors who fought in the Battle of Midway during World War II. Fukui’s great-grandfather, Chisato Morita, commanded the Imperial Japanese Navy Midway Flying Corps aboard the aircraft carrier Akagi and McNelley’s grandfather, Ray Sorton, a U.S. Navy Sailor, manned an anti-aircraft gun during the battle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

    Allies in a new era

    Two captains stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, discovered that their military roots go deeper than they had anticipated. Both Airmen are descendants of sailors who fought in the Battle of Midway in World War II, although fighting on opposite sides.
  • Participants, volunteers and observers of the Kadena Special Olympics release balloons into the air as the games begin Nov. 7, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Beginning in 2000 with approximately 400 athletes and 600 volunteers, KSO is an 18th Wing community goodwill initiative to strengthen Japan-U.S. relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/Released)

    Thousands converge for Kadena Special Olympics 2015

    About 1,700 volunteers from the U.S. military and local community helped organize the 16th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 7 at the Risner Fitness Center Sports Complex here.
  • Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform a helo-casting jump out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the west coast of Okinawa, Japan. Team members are qualified in nonstandard methods of infiltration, including static line, military free fall, and closed and open circuit diving. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

    Special tactics Airmen execute amphibious training

    Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron conducted an amphibious training operation along the west coast of Okinawa Sept. 22-24 to refresh qualifications and retain proficiency in various special tactics skill sets.

  • Jill Biden visits military families at Kadena

    Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, visited Kadena Air Base July 23 to show support for military families and spread awareness for the Joining Forces Initiative.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody discusses sexual assault prevention and response during a round table discussion, July 7, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cody, along with members of Kadena’s SAPR team, Victim Advocates and Special Victims Council talked about strategies to help eliminate sexual assault from the Air Force community. The Air Force has a zero tolerance policy on sexual assault and harassment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier/Released)

    CMSAF visits Kadena

    Airmen were not short on questions during Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody's visit to Kadena Air Base July 5-8.
  • Senior Airman Chance Sheek (right), an 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, teaches a young cadet in the Civil Air Patrol how to use a compass on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2015. Sheek is now a first lieutenant in the CAP and is held responsible for ground emergency training such as search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)

    Airman passes on knowledge to Civil Air Patrol cadets

    As a first lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol on Kadena Air Base, Chance Sheek is an emergency services training officer, communications officer, and he oversees all of the cadet training. But during the weekday, he is a senior airman assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron working as a vehicle operations vehicle operator.
  • A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during a large force exercise June 30, 2015. The exercise, which integrated U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps assets on Okinawa, was designed to allow the units to practice air-to-air capabilities while supporting ground troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

    Kadena, Marine units integrate for large-force exercise

    Flying squadrons from Kadena Air Base were a part of a joint service exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, with units from the Marine Corps to practice air-to-air superiority while protecting ground troops June 30.
  • Katie Evans, a temporarily separated captain and the former 18th Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel flight commander, gives a briefing about the career intermission program on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2015. The CIP offers Airmen the opportunity to take a sabbatical from their Air Force career in return for twice the amount of months taken. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

    Balancing career, family through career intermission program

    Being in the U.S. military can be a tough balance between career and family. For some, it comes down to a choice between the two; however, for Katie Evans, a temporarily separated captain and the former 18th Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel flight commander here, it's about keeping both.

  • Kadena's communication squadron earns 4 AF-level awards

    Kadena Air Base’s 18th Communications Squadron was recently awarded four different Air Force-level awards.
  • Members of a U.S. Pacific Command Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team load onto a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2015. The team is deploying to Nepal to assist earthquake relief efforts. Kadena’s Airmen worked through the night to load the team’s 20-plus members and gear for the departure. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Erik Anthony)

    PACOM deploys humanitarian assistance team to Nepal from Kadena

    U.S. Pacific Command deployed a Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team to Nepal from Kadena Air Base early April 29, in an effort to assist earthquake relief efforts.
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