Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

A U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airman operates heavy machinery to perform airfield damage repairs during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is capable of quickly repairing a damaged runway to ensure aircraft are able to take off and land safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen mobilize heavy equipment for airfield damage repair during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct nighttime runway-repair training to ensure Kadena’s mission capabilities aren’t hindered from an attack, regardless of the time of day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

A U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airman from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron monitors heavy equipment during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th CES train to ensure they can return Kadena AB’s runways to mission-ready as quickly as possible after an attack or natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Casey Miller, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, remains alert during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th CES are able to mobilize airfield damage repair teams at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen use specialized equipment to clear debris from a runway during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the airfield damage repair portion of the exercise, the 18th CES trains throughout the night to ensure mission capability in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hammer in stakes to secure a mobile aircraft arresting system during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MAAS is used to capture hook-prepared fighter aircraft to ensure safe landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Training to fight day or night

Published April 11, 2017
By Senior Airman Omari Bernard
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airman operates heavy machinery to perform airfield damage repairs during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is capable of quickly repairing a damaged runway to ensure aircraft are able to take off and land safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR