By Senior Airman Omari Bernard, 18th Wing Public Affairs / Published March 16, 2018
More than a dozen senior NCOs from different squadrons under the 18th Wing attend Kadena Air Base’s first Squadron Superintendent Course March 12, 2018, at Kadena AB, Japan. The two-and-a-half-day course enabled attendees to develop themselves for future or current roles as superintendents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
Kadena Squadron Superintendent Course attendees listen to members of a first sergeant panel during a luncheon March 13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the course, attendees were able to meet with panels of commanders, first sergeants and group superintendents to better understand the importance of the superintendent in the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management flight chief, speaks to students during Kadena Air Base’s first Squadron Superintendent Course March 14, 2018, at Kadena AB, Japan. The role of the superintendent is to support the vision of the organization and commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
Kadena Squadron Superintendent Course attendees listen to members of a first sergeant panel during a luncheon March 13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the panel, attendees asked the first sergeants about the experiences of their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, answers questions during Kadena’s first Squadron Superintendent Course March 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The course is meant to give superintendents the resources and connections they need to better advise the commander and lead their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, answers questions during Kadena’s first Squadron Superintendent Course March 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two-and-a-half-day course was designed to prepare new superintendents for their future leadership roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)