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Valiant warriors

1st Lt. James Chambers, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight preparations Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th FS prepared more than 20 F-15s to support Exercise Valiant Shield in Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Members of the Kadena Police Station and the Okinawa Police Station observe oleoresin capsicum spray training conducted by the 18th Security Forces Squadron Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local police officers had the opportunity to observe the operations of the 18th SFS during an open house event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Members of the Kadena Police Station, Okinawa Police Station and Kadena’s 18th Security Forces Squadron stand in front of an F-15 Eagle Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th SFS hosted an open house event for local police officers. Part of this event included an opportunity to look at Kadena’s assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Yoshimitsu Matsusaki, Kadena Police Station chief, performs a martial arts demonstration for 18th Security Forces Squadron members Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local police officers were invited to Kadena as part of the 18th SFS open house event. One segment of the event involved the local police officers showing 18th SFS members tactics they use in their daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Senior Airman Trent Jones, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, practices control techniques with Nakachi Shogo, Okinawa City Police Department first criminal division member, Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Police officers from local police departments were invited onto Kadena to see the operations of the 18th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Lt. Col. Sarah Babbitt, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to local police officers Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 police officers from the local community were invited onto Kadena to tour the base and security forces’ facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Mission ready fighters

Aircraft equipment sits ready for loading Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight prepared over 70 pallets of aircraft supplies for Exercise Valiant Shield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Mission ready fighters

Senior Airman Enrique Leyva, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment production support specialist, nets a Trilectron generator Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th EMS AGE flight prepared equipment for Exercise Valiant Shield. The equipment was estimated to be worth over five million dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Mission ready fighters

Airmen from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron prepare a Trilectron generator for loading Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Trilectron generator can provide power to an aircraft as maintenance is being performed on it. One generator is worth $257,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Mission ready fighters

A 400-gallon fuel bowser is secured by Senior Airman Cassandra Howard, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman Aug. 31, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fuel bowser is used to deliver fuel to aircraft. The 18th EMS AGE flight prepared aircraft supplies in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Equality for all

The Airman’s Coin is given to everyone who completes basic training. It is the symbol which solidifies a basic trainee becoming an Airman in the world’s greatest Air Force. The Airman’s Coin is given to everyone, men and women, making it a true symbol of equality. August 26 marks the 96th anniversary of Women’s Equality Day, when women first gained the right to vote. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

Senior Airman Jeffrey Kirkham, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance (WFSM) journeyman, prepares to check one of the pumps of a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES WFSM team checks the birdbath system for functionality. The team can turn off one of the pumps manually and check the others for efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

A KC-135 Stratotanker goes through a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The official name for the birdbath is the aircraft rinse system. The birdbath has a rinse time of 90 seconds, ensuring the aircraft is properly washed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

An F-15 Eagle goes through a birdbath Aug. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The birdbath is a vital component of maintaining the longevity of Kadena’s fighter aircraft. The birdbath prevents corrosion from building up on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

An aircraft barrier cable is secured by Airman 1st Class Hayden Skidmore, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen were taught proper methods for securing the cable to ensure preparedness for an in-flight emergency, in the event of one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, demonstrates how to properly secure an aircraft barrier cable Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To ensure optimum performance of the cable when aircraft approach, it’s important to keep it properly aligned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, simulates an aircraft landing on an aircraft barrier Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The aircraft barrier catches an aircraft as it makes its landing, ensuring security for the aircraft and pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Airman 1st Class Carson Price, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, directs personnel in aircraft barrier shacks Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. After an aircraft landing simulation, the cable of an aircraft barrier needed to be pulled back into the barrier shacks so it could be ready to use for other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to reel in a cable inside an aircraft barrier shack Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During a training scenario, Airmen from the 18th CES simulated an aircraft landing on an aircraft barrier. After the aircraft was secured, the cable used to catch the aircraft needed to be pulled back into position to be used again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Ready to catch you

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for aircraft barrier training Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES conducted aircraft barrier training to ensure preparedness in the event of an in-flight emergency. The aircraft barrier is designed to catch an aircraft as it lands on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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