Fortification at its best

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron remove a wall frame from ceiling bearings at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES structures Airmen ensure Kadena’s buildings have enough space for units to safely and efficiently conduct mission operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Petersen, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice and Senior Airman Devin Curtman, 18th CES structural journeyman, remove a wall frame from ceiling bearings at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES Structures Airmen conduct maintenance on Kadena’s buildings, ensuring they meet safety and maintenance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Petersen and Joseph Carswell, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentices, take down the top part of a wall frame at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES structures Airmen ensure buildings are mission-capable at all times. Projects to ensure this include making more space for units to hold mission meetings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Petersen, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, uses a reciprocating saw to cut off part of a wall frame at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Projects involving the 18th CES structures Airmen include deconstructing wall frames to make more space for mission meetings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron move part of a wall frame as part of a workspace expansion project at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES maintains over 23 million square feet of facilities on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Petersen, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structures apprentice, removes a nail from a wall frame as part of a workspace expansion project at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Proper use of individual protective equipment, such as hearing protection, is vital to individual safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron remove a portion of a wall frame as part of a workspace expansion project at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES structures Airmen ensure Kadena’s buildings meet safety standards and are mission-capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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Fortification at its best

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kaden Petersen and Joseph Carswell, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentices, lay down part of a wall frame as part of a workspace expansion project at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Using proper safety techniques for moving equipment and materials is important for prevention of workplace injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)

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Fortification at its best

Published June 6, 2017
By Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron remove a wall frame from ceiling bearings at the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron May 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES structures Airmen ensure Kadena’s buildings have enough space for units to safely and efficiently conduct mission operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)