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18 EMS AGE keeps aircraft maintenance operational

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacky Quillen, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft ground equipment technician, fills an aircraft portable hydraulic cart with hydraulic fluid on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2014. AGE technicians work on a wide range of equipment including flood lights, bomb lifts and hydraulic test stands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris/Released)
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18 EMS conducts inspections

Airman 1st Class Kenoi Gabriel, an aircraft metals technician from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron inspects a LAU-106 missile rack for an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2021. The 18th EMS conducts equipment maintenance for racks, launchers, guns, pylons, and adapters. The Armament Flight is responsible for inspecting the weapons systems on F-15C Eagles assigned to Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 EMS conducts inspections

Staff Sgt. Dylan Allen, an armament maintenance supervisor from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Armament Flight, inspects barrels for an M61A1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2021. The M61A1 is a light-weight weapons system for F-15 aircraft. The M61A1 fires one barrel individually per-rotation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 EMS conducts inspections

Staff Sgt. Dylan Allen and Staff Sgt.Thane Covert, armament maintenance supervisors from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Armament Flight, inspect an M61A1 for an F-15 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2021. The M61A1 fires a 20mm cartridge on the F-15C Eagle. The M61A1 has to be inspected every 18 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 EMS conducts inspections

Staff Sgt. Dylan Allen, an armament maintenance supervisor from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Armament Flight, inspects an M61A1 for an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2021. The M61A1 is a six-barreled rotary weapons system on the F-15C Eagle. The M61A1 is capable of firing 4000-6000 rounds a minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 EMS conducts inspections

Airman 1st Class Justin Harris, a maintenance technician from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Armament Flight, cleans an ammunition shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2021. The shoot is used to feed ammunition from the universal ammunition loading system into the aircraft. After use they have to be inspected, cleaned and then reinstalled onto the UALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 EMS conducts inspections

Airman 1st Class, Bradley Brandvold, a maintenance technician from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Armament Flight, trouble shoots a LAU-128 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2021. The LAU-128s are used to hold missiles on the F-15C Eagle. The 18th EMS maintains, inspects and troubleshoots weapons systems for the F-15C Eagles on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 EMS conducts inspections

Airman Angel Felix, a metals technician from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Armament Flight, conducts an inspection on a universal ammunition loading system at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2021. Every 24 months the UALS for the F-15C Eagles have to be inspected. The UALS transfer 20mm rounds from the ground into the F-15C Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members discuss emergency situations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS provides maintenance services for multiple aircraft including Kadena F-15C/D Eagles, KC-135 Stratotankers, HH-60G Pave Hawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus) (missing the why) what is the name of this event
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18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jewell Ramos, center, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron south aerospace ground equipment noncommissioned officer in charge speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Masanaru Takahashi, South Western Air Defence Force Operation Section, Staff on 18th EMS daily training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The two organizations came together during training to share techniques and solutions to the environmental challenges they both face in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members discuss emergency situations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS provides maintenance services for Kadena F-15C/D Eagles, KC-135 Stratotankers, HH-60G Pave Hawks and other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jewell Ramos, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron south aerospace ground equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Masanaru Takahashi South Western Air Defence Force Operation Section Staff, how a flight line portable battery works at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS holds frequent bilateral training exercises with JASDF counterparts to build stronger partnerships and maintain a constant level of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Nunez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron flight programs noncommissioned officer in charge, shows the inner workings of a portable flight line battery to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Master Sgt. Hideyuki Kinjo, Periodic Maintenance Squadron, Staff, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS holds frequent bilateral training exercises with JASDF counterparts to build stronger partnerships and maintain a constant level of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Nunez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron flight programs noncommissioned officer in charge, explains the use of a portable flight line battery to Japan Air Self-Defense Force military members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS holds frequent bilateral training exercises with JASDF counterparts to build stronger partnerships and maintain a constant level of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th and 35th Civil Engineer Squadrons perform an Expedient Multiple Unexploded Ordnance Disposal walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. After the remote mass mechanical clearance had taken place, the EMUD team walked down a mock-airfield after a simulated attack to clear ordnance left behind by front-end loaders. Ideally, each EMUD team will have 20 members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member walk towards a building at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation Enabler Forces Program is a five-day course designed to certify non-explosive ordnance disposal personnel to perform explosive operations to supplement response operations during wartime recovery. Every six months, REHM Enable Forces team members must take refresher training to remain certified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron places an explosive setup next to a simulated unexploded ordnance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. Upon reaching an ordnance, a team member will pull the igniter from the time fuze setup and throw it behind them while maintaining positive control of the cap end. The member will place the explosive setup close to, but not touching, the ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Leatherman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight plans and intel section chief, and Master Sgt. Keigo Aiba, Japan Air Self-Defense Force liaison for the 18th Operation Support Squadron, observe a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The JASDF attended the REHM exercise in an observational capacity to plan future bilateral training of the same concepts. The JASDF and USAF conduct training together to enhance bilateral response capabilities and improve tactical skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th and 35th Civil Engineer Squadrons receive an Expedient Multiple Unexploded Ordnance Disposal briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. Each EMUD team member, excluding the team leader, is equipped with time fuze setups that are placed around their necks prior to the start of the procedure. Team members will place the explosive setup next to ordnances prescribed by the team leader during the procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th and 35th Civil Engineer Squadrons receive an Expedient Multiple Unexploded Ordnance Disposal briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The 18th CES Explosives Ordnance Disposal Flight conducted a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation Enabler Forces program to train 15 personnel from various career fields throughout the squadron. The 18th CES EOD Flight is the first unit Air Force wide to establish an all-inclusive program, training non-EOD personnel to perform explosive operations to supplement response capabilities during wartime recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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