Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to avoid damaging winds and debris from an approaching typhoon Aug. 21, 2015. In standard preparation of typhoons like Typhoon Goni, which is slated to strike this weekend, numerous flying squadrons on the base relocate their aircraft to other bases in the region to protect them from the damaging winds and debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Wilson, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, marshals a government vehicle into position in a safe zone on Kadena Air Base, Japan, to prevent damage during a typhoon Aug. 21, 2015. Each time a typhoon moves too close to Okinawa, units across Kadena follow a standardized procedure to ensure maximum safety and security for all equipment and assigned personnel. If it remains on course and at its current speed, Typhoon Goni is expected to hit Okinawa within the next few days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 909th Maintenance Squadron on Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker to relocate to another installation to avoid Typhoon Goni Aug. 8, 2015. In standard preparation of typhoons like Typhoon Goni, which is slated to strike this weekend, numerous flying squadrons on the base relocate their aircraft to other bases in the region to protect them from possible damaging winds and debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 909th Maintenance Squadron on Kadena Air Base, Japan, move a generator to perform the preflight checks for a KC-135 Stratotanker on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2015. The KC-135 Stratotanker and other aircraft are temporarily relocating to other bases in the region to protect them from possible storm damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

U.S. Air Force Airman Nathan Heisterman, 909th 17th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice looks on as Tech. Sgt. David Williams, 909th 17th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, checks the engines of a KC-135 Stratotanker on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2015. In preparation for natural disasters, numerous flying squadrons on the base relocate their aircraft to other bases in the region to protect them from possible damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform pre-flight inspections on a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2015. In standard preparation of typhoons like Typhoon Goni, which is slated to possibly strike this weekend, numerous flying squadrons on the base relocate their aircraft to other bases in the region to protect them from the damaging winds and debris associated with the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron prepare to board a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System from the 961st AACS on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2015. Each time a typhoon moves too close to Okinawa, units across Kadena follow a standardized procedure to ensure maximum safety and security for all equipment and assigned personnel. If it remains on course and at its current speed, Typhoon Goni is expected to hit Okinawa within the next few days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Wilson, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, marshals a government vehicle into a storage unit on Kadena Air Base, Japan, to prevent damage during a typhoon Aug. 21, 2015. Each time a typhoon moves too close to Okinawa, it is standard procedure for units like the 18th LRS to move vehicles and other equipment into storage to protect them from the resulting strong winds and debris associated with the storm. If it remains on course and at its current speed, Typhoon Goni is expected to hit Okinawa within the next few days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron taxis on the runway before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to avoid damaging winds and debris from an approaching typhoon Aug. 21, 2015. Each time a typhoon moves too close to Okinawa, units across Kadena follow a standardized procedure to ensure maximum safety and security for all equipment and assigned personnel during the strong winds and debris associated with the storms. If it remains on course and at its current speed, Typhoon Goni is expected to hit Okinawa within the next few days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Kadena preps for Typhoon Goni

Published Aug. 21, 2015