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Pieces of freedom

A U.S. Air Force hydraulics technician from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron inspects a toolbox full of fitting kits May 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Some of the repairs that are done in the hydraulic backshop are highly technical and often require the teamwork of several technicians to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Pieces of freedom

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Cox, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron hydraulics technician, inspects brake assembly fixtures May 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Brake parts are inspected for wear and corrosion, cleaned and then reassembled and tested before reattachment to the F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Pieces of freedom

The 18th Component Maintenance Squadron hydraulics day-shift team gathers for a meeting May 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. All functioning aircraft in the Air Force are supported by a team of hydraulics Airmen who spend years developing their troubleshooting and repair capabilities with the help of a mentor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

A U.S. Air Force Airman carries parachute gear after conducting a high altitude, low opening jump April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Soldiers and Airmen rely on properly prepared parachutes to safely land and conduct operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute training April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable Airmen and Soldiers to perform rescue operations and humanitarian missions in locations where aircraft cannot land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute training April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute training better enables joint and bilateral long-range rescue and rapid response to humanitarian or security crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute training April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. Soldiers and Airmen stationed on Okinawa must retain their proficiency in jump operations through constant practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Army Soldiers conduct a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. High Altitude, low opening training prepares joint forces to rescue and recover U.S. and allied partners in times of danger or extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army soldiers prepare for parachute training on an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training provided an opportunity for the sister services to learn from each other and stay proficient in their combat and life-saving skillsets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers prepare to execute a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. Air drop capabilities enable joint forces to provide quick support to those in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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USAF, USA members maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers perform a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. The HALO jump is a method of delivering personnel, equipment, and supplies from a transport aircraft at a high altitude via free-fall parachute insertion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weather Airmen support every sortie

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Tuckett, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight weather apprentice, conducts weather observation using a kestrel reader April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The kestrel is used to measure air pressure, relative humidity, wind speed and direction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weather Airmen support every sortie

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Tuckett, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight weather apprentice, holds an anemometer April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Manual devices such as the anemometer were used to measure wind speeds, but have since been replaced by automated systems that can provide instant data to forecasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weather Airmen support every sortie

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Bradley, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 51 C-20G Gulfstream pilot, stops by the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight for a weather update April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weather flight is responsible for keeping the base and flyers updated on current weather conditions as well as relaying information to aircraft in the sky regarding any changes that might affect their flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weather Airmen support every sortie

Members of the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight monitor weather conditions April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The information gathered will be used to update slides viewed by pilots keeping them informed on weather conditions they are likely to encounter while flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker taxis down the flightline April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KC-135 can carry more than 80,000 pounds of cargo, depending on fuel storage and can also be configured for medical evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the runway April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the leading aerial refueler of the Air Force, the KC-135 can refuel aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron perform pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS maintains global reach by providing capable aircraft for contingency and strategic operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Refuelers of the Pacific: Stratotanker capabilities reach across continents

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jacob Johnson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron director of wing inspections and 1st Lt. Huston Harrison, 909th ARS standards and evaluations officer, conduct pre-flight checks aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KC-135 is the Air Force’s primary air refueling capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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