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BH 25-2: Kadena Fuels Operations tests first aid skills in readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Hunt, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operations section chief, left, and U.S. Air force 2nd Lt. Lucas Amerson, 18th LRS fuels operations officer in charge, treat a simulated injury on Staff Sgt. Megan Hill, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels knowledge operations craftsman, center, during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. Training is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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BH 25-2: Kadena Fuels Operations tests first aid skills in readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Hill, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels knowledge operations craftsman, simulates an injury of her arm to provide tactical casualty combat care training to her teammates during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. Readiness is essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

The dead man switch of an R-11 fuel truck lies on the ground before hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. The dead man switch uses air to pressurize the fuel system from the ground, fuel truck and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Melany Bermudez)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Young, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, speaks with crew members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Through conducting innovative concepts such as hot-pitting, Kadena Airmen are further strengthening the Pacific Air Forces’ ability to generate and sustain combat airpower across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis a F-15C Eagle to its parking spot for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Each of the low-drag conformal fuel tanks located beneath the F-15C Eagle’s fuselage can carry 750 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Woodward, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, connects lines of communication on a F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump, allowing an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis a F-15C Eagle for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and minimizing time spent on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas Cupp, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle to its parking spot for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Through conducting innovative concepts such as hot-pitting, Kadena Airmen are further strengthening the Pacific Air Forces' ability to generate and sustain combat airpower across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Israel Ortiz, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, sets the nozzle of an R-11 fuel truck on the ground during hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump, allowing an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Israel Ortiz, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepares for a hot-pit refueling on a F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Hot-pit refueling saves time, manpower and equipment usage by using a pressurized hydrant fueling system to refuel active aircraft between training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Special Purpose technicians keep the engines running

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan McCollum, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Special Purpose technician, cuts a metal joint on a staircase truck using an oxy-acetylene torch at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2021. Depending on the ratio of oxygen and acetylene, the torch can be used to either weld or cut. To remove the staircase from the top of the truck, all four metal joints are heated to a specific temperature and a stream of oxygen is used to slice through them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18 LRS Special Purpose technicians break it down

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cory Ireland, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of Special Purpose Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery, secures rope around the staircase portion of staircase truck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2021. Vehicles deemed beyond repair are assigned for removal from the fleet and taken off base. The staircase truck must be modified so it can be transported safely, due to bridges on the planned route only allowing for a height clearance of 161 inches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18 LRS Special Purpose technicians break it down

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ray Ceragioli, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Special Purpose technician, operates a crane supporting the stair portion of a staircase truck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2021. When a vehicle is deemed not fit for use, it can require problem-solving to get it ready for removal. The size, weight and amount of damage to the vehicle are all taken into consideration during the planning phase of the removal process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18 LRS Special Purpose technicians break it down

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ray Ceragioli, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Special Purpose technician, operates a crane supporting the stair portion of a staircase truck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2021. Preparing a vehicle for removal is a multi-step process that can vary depending on the base. It commonly involves draining all fluids, removing military symbols and taking off license plates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18 LRS Special Purpose technicians break it down

Plant life grows in the cracks of a decaying staircase truck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2021. In a humid environment like Okinawa, preventative measures are taken to slow the oxidation of metal that results in rust. Retiring a vehicle is the last resort after all usable parts have been salvaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18 LRS Special Purpose technicians break it down

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Special Purpose shop use a jack to maneuver a staircase truck into position at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2021. Special Purpose is one of nine sections in the vehicle maintenance flight with the common goal of maintaining base vehicle assets to keep them mission ready. Special Purpose Airmen service a vehicle for its entire lifecycle – performing inspections and maintenance on it until it needs to be removed from the fleet, and then preparing it for retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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18 LRS Special Purpose technicians break it down

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cory Ireland, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of Special Purpose Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery, stands inside the Special Purpose office at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2021. The Special Purpose shop is responsible for maintaining over 800 vehicle assets, ranging from sweepers used for base beautification to towing vehicles for moving heavy equipment. The shop primarily focus on assets with hydraulics, which includes flight line vehicles, a vital part of keeping jets in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Eagle "Super Surge"

Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform tests on the F-15C Eagle components for any malfunctions during a “Super Surge,” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. The 44th and 67th AMUs and Fighter Squadrons flew 437 sorties during the surge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Eagle "Super Surge"

Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform tests on the F-15C Eagle components for any malfunctions during a “Super Surge,” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. The 44th and 67th AMUs and Fighter Squadrons flew 437 sorties during the surge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Eagle "Super Surge"

An F-15C Eagle sits on the flight line for maintenance during a “Super Surge,” Nov. 18, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons set a new record for the most F-15C Eagles flown in a week at 437 sorties; the previous record was 245 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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