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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Wilson, left, and Senior Airman Nikolas Somoza,18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, begin a 50-meter swim during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The tasks in the challenge were designed to push Airmen out of their comfort zones, tackling problem sets and obstacles not typically faced during their daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Hansen,18th Security Forces Squadron defender, helps wingmen compete in a 50-meter swim during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The event consisted of swimming in uniform,salvaging equipment from the pool floor and pushing a raft filled with 30-pound ruck packs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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I spy burning eyes

Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron conduct an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24 2022. The obstacle course consisted of being sprayed, going through a series of various baton strikes against multiple attackers, and then finally disarming an individual and handcuffing them before rinsing off the spray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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I spy burning eyes

Senior Airman Jordan Waldson, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, swings a baton during an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24 2022. OC spray is an extremely effective less-than-lethal tool that can be utilized to quell a situation without having to otherwise resort to lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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I spy burning eyes

Senior Airman Jordan Waldson, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, gets sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum spray during an OC Spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. OC spray is an extremely effective less-than-lethal tool that can be utilized to quell a situation without having to otherwise resort to lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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I spy burning eyes

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rosa, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, rinses off his face during an Oleoresin Capsicum spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. The effects of OC spray can last an average of 30 minutes after application. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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I spy burning eyes

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rosa, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, places handcuffs on an individual during an Oleoresin Capsicum spray course, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. The obstacle course consisted of being sprayed, going through a series of various baton strikes against multiple attackers, and then finally disarming an individual and handcuffing them before rinsing off the spray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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I spy burning eyes

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rosa, a defender assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, swings a baton during an Oleoresin Capsicum spray course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. Security forces Airmen are exposed to OC spray prior to being certified to carry it so they are aware of its effects on the suspect and themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Kadena hosts National Preparedness Month fair

Members of the Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa, the American Red Cross and the 18th Wing stand outside the Kadena Base Exchange during a National Preparedness Month fair at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. National Preparedness Month is observed every September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Kadena hosts National Preparedness Month fair

Miae Kim, American Red Cross regional program specialist, displays the contents of an emergency preparedness kit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. An emergency preparedness kit is a collection of first aid supplies, food, water, medicines and important documents that can sustain a person until an emergency passes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Kadena hosts National Preparedness Month fair

Air Force Emergency Management freebies are displayed on a table during a National Preparedness Month fair at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. Being prepared for disasters can reduce fear, anxiety and losses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Kadena hosts National Preparedness Month fair

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Morgan Blackmore, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentice, explains resources found on the back of an Okinawa Typhoon Preparation pamphlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. Typhoons are tropical cyclones that form in the Pacific Ocean. Due to the frequency and severity of these storms, typhoon season in Okinawa starts on June 1st and continues through November 30th each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Kadena hosts National Preparedness Month fair

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Morgan Blackmore, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentice, right, helps a service member place National Preparedness Month fair freebies in a bag at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. National Preparedness Month is observed every September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Kadena hosts National Preparedness Month fair

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ruth Matta, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management craftsman, hands a child a National Preparedness Month freebie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. Teaching children at an early age about different disasters and emergencies can help reduce anxiety and fear when an emergency arises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Kadena Defenders conduct dismounted patrol

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron marks a location on a map during a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2022. Land navigation is a critical skill for SFS Airmen, utilizing maps with reference to terrain, a compass and other vital navigation tools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Kadena Defenders conduct dismounted patrol

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron patrol an area in a staggered column formation during a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2022. The staggered column is a common military formation where squad members walk in a zig-zag pattern, often while traveling along open roads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Kadena Defenders conduct dismounted patrol

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron huddle before a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2022. The training is an annual requirement for all SFS members, covering traveling techniques, movement formations, and using cover and concealment to advance on or defend objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Kadena Defenders conduct dismounted patrol

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron loads a magazine with blank ammunition prior to a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2022. When training with blank ammunition, firearms are outfitted with blank firing adapters, providing realistic operation of the firearm and maintaining the same cyclic rate of fire provided by conventional ammunition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Kadena Defenders conduct dismounted patrol

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron discuss reconnaissance information during a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2022. The Airmen were required to use land navigation techniques to reach their objective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Kadena Defenders conduct dismounted patrol

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron gives his group the signal to halt during a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2022. Visual signals are a means of communication that can be used to transmit prearranged messages over short distances when maintaining silence or stealth is necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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