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33rd RQS head to mainland for search and rescue

Capt. Thomas Stengl, an HH-60 Pavehawk pilot with the 33rd Rescue Squadron completes pre-flight checks before heading to mainland Japan at Kadena Air Base, March 13. The 33rd RQS will be assisting in search and rescue following the earthquake and tsunami that struck mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)
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33rd RQS head to mainland for search and rescue

James Turnage, a maintenance flight test pilot and Staff Sgt. Justin Spritzer, a flying crew chief, both with the 33rd Rescue Squadron standby to complete final pre-flight inspections before taking off for mainland Japan, here at Kadena Air Base, March 13. 100 plus personnel from Kadena AB will head north to provide medical and electrical power capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)
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33rd RQS head to mainland for search and rescue

Capt. Gabe Brown, aircraft commander and James Turnage, a maintenance flight test pilot both with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, discuss aspects of the mission before taking off to mainland Japan, here at Kadena Air Base , March 13. The 33rd RQS plan to assist in search and rescue following the earthquake and tsunami that struck mainland Japan Friday afternoon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)
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33rd RQS head to mainland for search and rescue

Staff Sgt. Tyson Reams, a flight engineer and gunner for the 33rd Rescue Squadron packs equipment onto an HH-60 Pavehawk before taking off for mainland Japan, here at Kadena Air Base, March 13. Along with 33rd RQS members, 100 plus Kadena members will be providing medical attention and assistance with restoring electric power in support of disaster relief subsequent Friday's earthquake and tsunami. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)
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18th CES Ops flight Best in AF 2010

Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, Operations Flight (left to right), Chief Master Sgt. Robert Rucinski, operations flight superintendent, Senior Master Sgt. Carlos Aponte-Ramos, operations support superintendent, Master Sgt. King Allen, facilities superintendent, Master Sgt. Chris Lebourveau, infrastructure superintendent, and Mr. Gary Gentz, operations and maintenance chief, display the 2010 Air Force Major General Clifton D. Wright Award here at Kadena Air Base, March 9. They represented a flight of 600 personnel who were recognized as the most outstanding CE Operations Flight in the performance of quality maintenance, repair, and improvement of installation facilities and infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha A.Croley)
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18 CS keeps Kadena communicating

Staff Sgt. David Hollars, cable and antenna systems supervisor (left), and Airman 1st Class Romeo Rivers, cable and antenna systems technician, both from the 18th Communication Squadron, lower equipment into a telephone manhole by Kadena’s Shogun Inn, March 8. The cable and antenna systems section is responsible for rerouting essential communication cables through each office and maintaining pre-existing lines on Kadena, to keep the 18th Wing working efficiently throughout its numerous missions and responsibilities. ((U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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18 CS keeps Kadena communicating

Airmen from the 18th Communication Squadron’s cable and antenna systems section work on an internet connection at Kadena’s Shogun Inn, March 8. The 18th Wing relies on the cable and antenna systems personnel to maintain Kadena’s essential communication lines so that its various missions and responsibilities can be accomplished in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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18 CS keeps Kadena communicating

Airman 1st Class Brandon Courtain-Tharp, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, performs corrosion control techniques on metallic connectors on an air-to-ground communication antenna pole during a semi-annual preventative maintenance inspection near Kadena’s flight line, March 8. The 18 CS cable and antenna systems personnel are tasked with installing backbone cable infrastructure for classified and unclassified internet and telephone services on base, and with maintaining pre-existing connections to keep the 18th Wing successfully completing its various missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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18 CS keeps Kadena communicating

Airman 1st Class Brandon Courtain-Tharp, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, ascends a 90-foot, air-to-ground communication antenna pole for a semi-annual preventative maintenance inspection near Kadena’s flight line, March 8. During the inspection, technicians perform corrosion control techniques on metallic connectors to preserve communication connectivity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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18 CS keeps Kadena communicating

Airman 1st Class Brandon Courtain-Tharp, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, inspects his safety gear before climbing an air-to-ground communications antenna pole for a semi-annual preventative maintenance inspection near Kadena’s flight line, March 8. The cable and antenna systems section is responsible for rerouting essential communication cables through each office and maintaining pre-existing lines on Kadena, whether they have to climb 90-foot poles, or drill through 18-inch-thick concrete walls. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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Loading Munitions

Senior Airman Daniel Liederbach, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the intake of an F-15 Eagle during Beverly High 11-03, a local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1. These inspections allow crew chiefs to determine whether there were any problems caused during flight and fix them to improve mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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Air Commandos honor fallen comrades with memorial flight

Staff Sgt. Zachary Kelhi, a loadmaster with the 1st Special Operations Squadron assisted in honoring the fallen men of Stray 59 Feb. 26. This tribute venerated brethren lost 30 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E, call sign Stray 59, crashed during a training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen)
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Air Commandos honor fallen comrades with memorial flight

Capt. James Demis, 1st Special Operations Squadron, observes the flight gauges while flying an MC-130H Combat Talon II en route to release a wreath for Stray 59 Feb. 26 near Capones Island, Philippines. The Flight was a tribute to fallen brethren lost 30 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E, call sign Stray 59, crashed during a training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen)
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F-15 Post Flight Inspection

Airman 1st Class Frank Jenkins, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs a tool accountability after completing his post flight inspection of an F-15 Eagle during the Beverly High 11-03 exercise at Kadena Air Base, Feb 28. The tool accountability ensures that he leaves with every tool and doesn't create potential foreign object damage on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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F-15 Post Flight Inspection

Crew chiefs from the 67th and 44th Aircraft Maintenance Units perform post-flight inspections of an F-15 Eagle during the Beverly High 11-03 exercise at Kadena Air Base, Feb 28. This post flight inspection ensures that the aircraft flew without any mishaps and that it's ready for potential flights. This local operational readiness exercise tests the 18th Wing members in various situations to ensure that all members know how to perform their job in contingency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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F-15 Post Flight Inspection

Senior Airman Ryan Cullen, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks the oil quantity levels while Staff Sgt. Alexander Morris, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit armament load crew chief, reviews the checklist before downloading missiles during the Beverly High 11-03 exercise at Kadena Air Base, Feb 28. This post-flight inspection ensures that the aircraft is ready for potential flights and all weapons are properly removed from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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F-15 Post Flight Inspection

Members from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit receive a briefing prior to beginning the post-flight inspection of an F-15 Eagle during the Beverly High 11-03 exercise at Kadena Air Base, Feb 28. This post flight inspection allows them to analyze the aircraft following flight to determine any potential problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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USFJ Commander and Chief

Lt. Gen. Burt Field and Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander and command chief master sergeant, listen to a briefing aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker on Kadena’s flight line, Feb. 1. The general and the chief attended briefings and took tours of Kadena’s 18th Medical Group, 33rd Rescue Squadron and housing areas during his stay on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)
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USFJ Commander and Chief

Lt. Gen. Burt Field, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander (left), walks out to an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter with Tech. Sgt. Michael Welles, 33rd Rescue Squadron aerial gunner, for a flight Feb. 1. During his flight, General Field received an aerial tour of military bases around the island. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)
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USFJ Commander and Chief

Lt. Gen. Burt Field, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, adjusts his helmet in preparation for an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flight at Kadena’s 33rd Rescue Squadron, Feb. 1. The squadron provided General Field with an aerial tour of the military bases on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)
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