18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen operate heavy machinery to perform airfield damage repair operations during a no-notice training exercise, April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing’s aircraft generation and combat mission are directly affected by the status of the runway. By quickly performing airfield damage repair operations, the 18th CES is able to ensure the 18th Wing is able to constantly generate aircraft despite sustaining damage to airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Diane Rosch, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer apprentice, measures the length of a mock flightline during the air field damage repair scenario of a no-notice training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen at every level are empowered to lead decisively and play key roles in operations, especially during times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Baker, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in-charge of base maintenance, directs civil engineers during an airfield damage repair portion of a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of the 18th Wing, the 18th CES enables constant aircraft generation by the 18th Wing by maintaining Kadena’s runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen operate heavy machinery through the night and into the early morning during an airfield damage repair scenario of a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In of the event of an attack, the 18th CES can work around the clock to quickly restore a damaged runway, and ensure the 18th Wing is able to safely generate aircraft on a repaired runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Baker, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of base maintenance, directs heavy machinery operators during the airfield damage repair portion of a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each squadron that makes Team Kadena, such as the 18th CES, provides around the clock operational support to enable the 18th Wing to maintain peace and security in the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron chain a fiberglass mat to a forklift during the airfield damage repair portion of a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the exercise the 18th CES demonstrated their capability to repair a damaged runway at night to ensure continuous combat aircraft generation by the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Engineer's resolve enables air power

Published April 13, 2017
By Senior Airman Omari Bernard
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise