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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Air Refueling Point Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform refueling operations on Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The Airmen were attached to the 353rd Special Operations Squadron during the exercise. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the United States Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. This was accomplished by conducting long-range expeditionary basing operations within a high threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Aircrew assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare their MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling with fellow Team Kadena members flying a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS performed refueling operations for 353rd SOG aircraft in order to facilitate long range infiltration into Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Area Refueling Point Airmen temporarily assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, point toward mission objectives supporting the 353rd Special Operations Group during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. FARP operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Special operators use the ability to go anywhere and establish an airfield in order to bring in forces, refuel, rearm, and continue the mission wherever it’s needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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191111-F-XF291-0003

Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, front row, fourth from the right, poses for a photo with key spouses between discussions various spouse groups during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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191111-F-XF291-0009

Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, talks with the spouses of squadron commanders during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

A child holds out their bag for candy on Halloween Oct. 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan citizens were invited onto base to participate in trick-or-treating and share in the festivities with their U.S. neighbors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Children from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Okinawa participate in a Halloween trick-or-treat event Oct. 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base. The base opened its gates to a portion of the local community to share the traditional custom of trick-or-treating to enhance relations with host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Children from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Okinawa receive candy during a Halloween trick-or-treat event Oct. 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base. The base opened its gates to a portion of the local community to share the traditional custom of trick-or-treating to enhance relations with host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Okinawan children laugh after receiving candy during a Halloween trick-or-treat event Oct. 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event enabled service members to share traditional holiday customs with children from surrounding neighborhoods as one of many different types of community relations programs designed to build trust and understanding between U.S. and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Children from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Okinawa receive candy during a Halloween trick-or-treat event Oct. 31, 2019. The base opened its gates to the local community to share the traditional custom of trick-or-treating to enhance relations with host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

A group of Okinawan children walk from house-to-house during a Halloween trick-or-treat event Oct. 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Japanese residents participated in a cultural exchange allowing a portion of local communities to experience trick-or-treating with service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Okinawan children receive candy during a Halloween trick-or-treat event Oct. 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Japanese residents participated in a cultural exchange allowing a portion of local communities to experience trick-or-treating with service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Okinawan children kick-off their Halloween trick-or-treating Oct. 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The base opened its gates to a portion of the local community to share the traditional custom of trick-or-treating to enhance relations with host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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190919-F-XF291-0012

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, prepare to perform a 30-day egress final on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190919-F-XF291-0039

Tools used during a 30-day egress final lie next to an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190919-F-XF291-0031

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, right, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspect the injection system on an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190919-F-XF291-0027

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspects parts of the ejection seat of an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190919-F-XF291-0002

Airmen assigned to the 18th Maintenance Group prepare an F-15C Eagle for a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190919-F-XF291-0098

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, inspects parts of the ejection seat of an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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190919-F-XF291-0090

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, right, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, prepare to open the canopy of an F-15C Eagle to perform a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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