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Flightline Defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Knighten, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, monitors radio chatter on the flightline Sept. 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Knighten bears the responsibility for providing security for assets on the flightline and to prevent any unauthorized activity from affecting Kadena’s aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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Flightline Defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jose Olivera, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, scans the flightline with binoculars Sept. 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. By maintaining constant watch over flightline assets, Olivera helps prevent unauthorized activity from hindering Kadena’s aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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Flightline Defenders

A U.S. Air Force 18th Security Forces Squadron patrol vehicle guards F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft parked on the flightline Sept. 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Response force members of the 18th SFS guard Kadena’s aircraft and watch for unauthorized activity or personnel both day and night, ensuring uninterrupted aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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What it's like being a Defender

Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, writes an accident report for a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. Security forces members respond to all vehicle accidents in and around Kadena involving any Status of Forces Agreement members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, write a traffic citation after pulling a dependent over for driving while on their phone at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Airmen in the 18th SFS are charged with security and force protection of more than 34,000 personnel and billions of dollars’ worth of deployed assets, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, helps a Team Kadena member change a tire in the rain after a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. Security forces members often do whatever they can to help out anyone in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, get ready to go out on patrol at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. To be a "Defender," it takes a high volume of training and the knowledge in weaponry, laws, directives and programs, policies, and procedures governing security forces activities, as well as a motivated individual ready for the task at hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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What it's like being a Defender

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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, write an accident report for a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. To be a "Defender," it takes a high volume of training and the knowledge in weaponry, laws, directives and programs, policies, and procedures governing security forces activities, as well as a motivated individual ready for the task at hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, respond to a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. The squadron has a 58-square-mile legal jurisdiction which includes seven schools and 14 housing areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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