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Readiness team ensures base is informed

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chauncey Mitchell, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness support team member, checks the chemical stand for contaminates as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Giles Dame, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness support team member, passes the information to their office during the fifth day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. This inspection will test the 18th Wing on its ability to survive and operate in a contingency. The readiness support teams ensures that Kadena are informed about the chemical conditions of each zone and checks each zones to ensure it isn't contaminated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Airmen MOPP up during Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Kummer reviews an Airman’s Manual while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear following a simulated attack on the base as part of Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1, an operational readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. Kummer is a 18th Force Support Squadron food services specialist working at the Kadena mortuary. During the inspection, Airmen are tested on their ability to survive and operate in a number of scenarios ranging from fire response to missile attacks in order to train and prepare for potential real-world contingencies. Though Kadena doesn’t normally accommodate mortuary affairs, during contingency operations, the 18th FSS establishes a mortuary on base in order to provide quicker response following an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman)

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Airmen MOPP up during Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Audy Doctora updates the facility events log in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear following a simulated attack on the base as part of Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1, an operational readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. Doctora is the 18th Force Support Squadron Mortuary Affairs night shift supervisor. Though Kadena doesn’t normally accommodate mortuary affairs, during contingency operations, the 18th FSS establishes a mortuary on base to provide quicker response following an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman)

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Airmen MOPP up during Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Audy Doctora updates the facility events log while taking cover in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during a simulated attack on the base as part of Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1, an operational readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. Doctora is the 18th Force Support Squadron Mortuary Affairs night shift supervisor. During the inspection, Airmen are tested on their ability to survive and operate under a multitude of attack-related scenarios in order to prepare for potential real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman)

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18th Wing Airmen fortify the base

(From left to right) U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Allison Paddock, Tech. Sgt. Priscilla Steele and Master Sgt. Melanie Townsend, all members of the 18th Comptroller Squadron, set out sand bags to simulate splinter-proofing their facility during Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1, an operational readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. During exercises, Airmen are put through various scenarios, including chemical attacks, active shooter exercises and hardening a facility, in order to test their ability to survive and operate in a hostile environment. Townsend said though Airmen on Kadena are being inspected, they need to remember that performing in exercises is vital to preparing them for potential real-world scenarios in the future. “Being able to perform in this environment shows the world that we’re ready to take on the fight, if necessary, and show we’re capable as a team,” Townsend said.

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Bioenvironmental keeps equipment ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jovanna Flor, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, prepares to add zinc mix from the M272 kit to test water for chemical warfare agents during the third day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. The M272 kit contains water testing materials to determine if water has been contaminated. These Airmen keep their equipment ready at all times in case they are called to respond to a scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Bioenvironmental keeps equipment ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jovanna Flor, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, holds the tedlar bag as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Kama'i, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, injects it with methanol during the third day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. The tedlar bag will be connected to purge the hapsite allowing for a clear reading without the risk of a false reading from previous tests. These Airmen keep their equipment ready at all times in case they are called to respond to a scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Bioenvironmental keeps equipment ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jovanna Flor, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, connects the cobra head of the hapsite to a tedlar bag filled with methanol to purge the system during the third day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. The methanol clears the hapsite and allows for a clear reading without the risk of a false reading from previous tests. These Airmen keep their equipment ready at all times in case they are called to respond to a scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Bioenvironmental keeps equipment ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jovanna Flor, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, review a library of specific chemicals as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Kama'i, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, checks the hapsite monitor during the third day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. These Airmen keep their equipment ready at all times in case they are called to respond to a scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Bioenvironmental keeps equipment ready to go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Kama'i, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, loads carrier and internal standard gases into the hapsite as part of equipment preparation during the third day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2012. The hapsite is used to identify contaminates and measures the volatile organic compounds in the air. These Airmen keep their equipment ready at all times in case they are called to respond to a scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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718th AMXS plays key role in readiness

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron is backed into a spot for 718th Air Maintenance Squadron Airmen to perform routine maintenance during a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 23, 2012. The 718th AMXS maintains the Air Force’s only air refueling, combat search and rescue, and air battle management assets in the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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718th AMXS plays key role in readiness

Airmen from the 718th Air Maintenance Squadron prepare to tow a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft to a new location during Exercise Beverly Bearcat, a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection, on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 23, 2012. During the inspection, members of the PACAF’s Inspector General team tested the wing’s ability to support and sustain its mission during a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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718th AMXS plays key role in readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Williams, 718th Air Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, waits for further instructions before a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft is towed to a new location during a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 23, 2012. The squadron maintains the Air Force’s only air refueling, combat search and rescue, and air battle management assets in the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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718th AMXS plays key role in readiness

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft is parked in a hanger for maintenance during Exercise Beverly Bearcat - a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 23, 2012. The 718th AMXS maintains the Air Force’s only air refueling, combat search and rescue, and air battle management assets in the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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718th AMXS plays key role in readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Martin Cheshier, 718th Air Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, observes the landing gear of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft for routine maintenance during Exercise Beverly Bearcat - a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 23, 2012. The 718th AMXS maintains the Air Force’s only air refueling, combat search and rescue, and air battle management assets in the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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718th AMXS plays key role in readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Martin Cheshier, 718th Air Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, reviews technical orders during a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Oct. 23, 2012. The PACAF inspection team has been evaluating the 18th Wing’s capability to perform its mission during contingency or humanitarian operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Kadena participates in readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Corey McWhorter, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, uses a flash light to inspect an F-15 Eagle fan for cracks during the second day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 23, 2012. Inspecting the blades ensures that the fan will work properly. The readiness inspection tests the 18th Wing on its ability to survive and operate during a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Kadena participates in readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Hammond, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects and cleans F-15 Eagle fan blades during the second day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 23, 2012. Inspecting the blades before putting them back in ensures that it won't fall apart inside the F-15 Eagle engine. The readiness inspection tests the 18th Wing on its ability to survive and operate in a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Kadena participates in readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Weyant, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, works on an F-15 Eagle engine during the second day of a Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 23, 2012. He is tying down probes to ensure that they do not move around inside the F-15 Eagle during flight. This inspection tests the 18th Wing on its ability to survive and operate in a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Fighting fires during the inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Mulvaney, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, answers questions from an inspector during an exercise scenario of the Pacific Air Forces readiness inspection on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 23, 2012. The firefighters responded and extinguished a fire at the communications building. This inspection tests the 18th Wing on its ability to survive and operate in a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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