18th CMS propels through inspection

18th MDG supports Team Kadena during readiness inspection

As tensions rise during phase one of a readiness inspection, the 18th Medical Support Squadron works diligently to prepare Kadena's Airmen for a simulated deployment. "Our 18th MDSS personnel are responsible for medically clearing all deploying forces," explained Master Sgt. Michael Daniel, 18th

718th AMXS plays key role in readiness

Next in line?

Kadena participates in readiness inspection

18th AMXS keeps Eagles airborne during inspection

In the event of a contingency in the region, Kadena's Airmen and various air frames must be capable and ready to deploy to support operations at any given time. It's this capability as the Keystone of the Pacific that has been under meticulous scrutiny by inspectors since last week to ensure the

Fighting fires during the inspection

Tracking Beverly Bearcat

Security Forces tested during readiness inspection

Airmen of the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in a Pacific Air Forces Readiness Inspection, called Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1, to demonstrate that they are trained and equipped for real-world contingencies. "I think (our Airmen) are well prepared (because of) internal preparations and

IGs on the flightline

18th LRS prepares for Exercise Beverly Bearcat

Sortie surge

Team Kadena Airmen participate in Osan's air show

SERE specialist trains Airmen to survive during Pacific Thunder

Most Airmen from the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons know Tech. Sgt. Bobby Colliton as their resident "SERE guy," but others may think he's the host of Man vs. Wild, or in this case, Air-Man vs. Wild. For nearly three years, Colliton has worked as one of the few survival, evasion, resistance and

18th Wing commander explains new curfew

Due to the recent off base incident, Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, Commander, U.S. Forces, Japan, released the following statement on the attached General Order regarding the initiation of a USFJ Off-Installation Curfew and Training period:"It is an honor and privilege for me to serve as Commander U.S.