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System Integration: Airmen and Marines collaborate to broaden air defense capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tanner Schooley, right, 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion maintainer, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kristina Foster, 12th LAAB aviation communication system technician, disassembles the AN/MRQ-13 assigned to the 12th LAAB at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The MRQ-13, a communication subsystem of the Common Aviation Command and Control System; a modified Humvee that comes equipped with a shell that contains ultra high-frequency radios, digital switching equipment, antennas, and other essentials for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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System Integration: Airmen and Marines collaborate to broaden air defense capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaias Morin, 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion aviation radar technician, disassembles the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar assigned to the 12th LAAB at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The 12th LAAB Marines in conjunction with their own mission, collaborated with the Airmen from the 623rd Air Control Squadron to connect the G/ATOR with the Tactical Operations Center Light system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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System Integration: Airmen and Marines collaborate to broaden air defense capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Johnson, 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion electrician, inspects a generator at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Johnson checked over the generator to ensure good running order, powering the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar for optimal performance and ensuring mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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System Integration: Airmen and Marines collaborate to broaden air defense capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriel Ruemenapp, 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion aviation communication system technician, drives an AN/MRQ-13 assigned to the 12th LAAB at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The MRQ-13, a communication subsystem of the Common Aviation Command and Control System; a modified Humvee that comes equipped with a shell that contains ultra high-frequency radios, digital switching equipment, antennas, and other essentials for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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System Integration: Airmen and Marines collaborate to broaden air defense capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar assigned to the 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion sits at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. The G/ATOR is a multi-mission system designed to provide advanced air surveillance, ground surveillance, and weapons control capabilities from a single, mobile platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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System Integration: Airmen and Marines collaborate to broaden air defense capabilities

U.S. Marines assigned to the 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion set up their AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. The 12th LAAB required a hill like terrain to set up their G/ATOR system for optimal performance for their mission. The 623rd Air Control Squadron offered up this location as part of a collaboration to integrate the G/ATOR to their Tactical Operations Center Light system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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250627-F-WJ150-1339

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, (right) 18th Maintenance Group leadership and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, pose for a photo during the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Weapons load competitions play a significant role in enhancing mission readiness and strengthening global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250627-F-WJ150-1306

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordyn Heard, left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kurt Reichert, middle, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Kelly, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, cheer after being announced as winners of the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Kelly and his team won the competition against three other groups, finishing with the fewest discrepancies and proving their precision under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250627-F-WJ150-1138

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordyn Heard, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, transports and attaches inert munitions during 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Teams participating in the competition were evaluated on their ability to efficiently and accurately load weapons during a timed event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250627-F-WJ150-1042

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron load munitions onto the aircraft during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Each team was graded on speed, proficiency, and safety during the competition. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250627-F-WJ150-1001

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordyn Heard, left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kurt Reichert, middle, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Kelly, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, pose for a photo during the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. These competitions prepare Airmen to thrive in fast paced environments that are expected during real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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250627-F-WJ150-1251

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a photo at the weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The 18th Maintenance Group hosts weapons load competitions quarterly to enhance mission readiness and strengthen global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Service Beyond the Mission: Airmen Aid Local in Roadside Emergency

U.S. Senior Airman Robert Parker and Airman 1st Class Steven Campise, assigned to 18 Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, pose in front of a Humvee, Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The 18 Civil Engineer Squadron has provided world class engineering and emergency response services to the 18th Wing across the full mission spectrum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Service Beyond the Mission: Airmen Aid Local in Roadside Emergency

U.S. Senior Airman Robert Parker, assigned to 18 Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, poses in front of an armored Cougar EOD vehicle, Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The Air Force EOD’s mission has been to employ special tools and vehicles to safely locate, identify, recover, disarm, and dispose of dangerous weapons that threaten people, property, and natural environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Service Beyond the Mission: Airmen Aid Local in Roadside Emergency

U.S. Airman 1st Class Steven Campise, assigned to 18 Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, poses in front of an armored Cougar EOD vehicle, Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. The armored Cougar vehicle was designed for mine resistant ambush protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Service Beyond the Mission: Airmen Aid Local in Roadside Emergency

U.S. Airmen from the 18 Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal and local nationals secure the vehicle and ensure safety after an accident on Highway 58, Okinawa, Japan, March 26, 2025. The vehicle was flipped upside down and stopped in the middle of the road before 18 CES Airman and Okinawans arrived to help. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ray Slusser)
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Service Beyond the Mission: Airmen Aid Local in Roadside Emergency

U.S. Airmen from the 18 Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal and local nationals move an overturned vehicle to a safe area after an accident on Highway 58, Okinawa, Japan, March 26, 2025. The vehicle was flipped upside down and stopped in the middle of the road before 18 CES Airman and Okinawans arrived to help. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ray Slusser)
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250618-F-OO000-1032

U.S. Navy Capt. Patrick Brown, Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2025. Brown presented the meritorious service medal to the outgoing DLA Energy Okinawa commander U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Knutson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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250618-F-OO000-1064

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dominic Baker, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Okinawa incoming commander, gives remarks during a change of command at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2025. DLA Energy Okinawa provides bulk petroleum support to U.S. military and other Department of Defense agencies on the island of Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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250618-F-OO000-1059

U.S. Navy Capt. Patrick Brown, Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific commander, left, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Knutson, DLA Energy Okinawa outgoing commander, right, during a change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2025. Knutson relinquished command of the squadron to U.S. Air Force Maj. Dominic Baker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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