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Crew Chief Ceremony

Members of the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons and Aircraft Maintenance Units pose for a group photo during a dedicated crew chief ceremony, May 31, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Professional communication between pilots and maintainers is vital in order to ensure aircraft is ready to fly anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)
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Crew Chief Ceremony

Airmen from the 44th and 67th fighter squadron recite the dedicated crew chief’s creed. Along with the responsibility of being assigned to a specific aircraft comes the time-honored tradition of painting the dedicated crew chief’s name on the side of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)
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Crew Chief Ceremony

Airman from the 44th and 67th aircraft maintenance units attend a crew chief dedication ceremony May. 31, 2019 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Along with the responsibility of being assigned to a specific aircraft comes the time-honored tradition of painting the dedicated crew chief’s name onto the side of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)
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Crew Chief Ceremony

A Shogun Warriors patch sticks to the sleeve of Capt. Michael Tope, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, May 31, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The patch signifies the heritage of the 18th Wing which operates a fleet of 81 combat-ready aircraft to perform air superiority, aerial refueling, airborne warning control and combat search and rescue functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)
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Pilot up!

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 become an instructor pilot, individuals need to have at least 500 flight hours before they can even be considered as a candidate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pilot up!

Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, climbs into the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall conducted a training flight to test his offensive basic fighter maneuvering as part of his training in becoming an instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pilot up!

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 where he prepared for a training session on offensive basic fighter maneuvering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

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 flight was McFarland’s fini flight as the 67th FS commander. The fini flight is a time-honored tradition where the commander of a squadron is recognized for their leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marc Hicks, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle was piloted by Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, when it reached its 10,000 flight hours mark. This flight was also McFarland’s final flight as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

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 F-15 on Kadena to reach this point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

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 flight was McFarland’s fini flight as the 67th FS commander. The fini flight is a time-honored tradition where the commander of a squadron is recognized for their leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marc Hicks, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle was piloted by Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, when it reached its 10,000 flight hours mark. This flight was also McFarland’s final flight as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

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 F-15 on Kadena to reach this point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

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 Force’s largest combat wing, Kadena's airfield is one of the busiest in the Air Force. The operations of the 18th OSS ATC Airmen keep processes running smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

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 require constant communication between pilots and ATC Airmen to operate safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

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 during flightline operations is of the utmost importance for Kadena’s air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

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 undergo extensive training to ensure proper flight operations for different airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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