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18th Security Forces Squadron sharpens readiness at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Burkey, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides U.S. Air Force military working dog Rubi, assigned to 18th SFS, over an obstacle on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2025. Military working dogs serve vital roles in base security and demonstrate the importance of having a K-9 unit as part of the team. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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18th Security Forces Squadron sharpens readiness at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Micha Carranza, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, secures a simulated subject observed by Staff Sgt. Jason Bailey, 18th SFS training instructor at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2025. Carranza had to effectively control a simulated scenario after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (oc) and complete the tasks successfully under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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18th Security Forces Squadron sharpens readiness at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron stand in formation during a shift change brief at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2025. Security Forces’ primary mission is to defend Kadena Air Base and safeguard U.S. interests alongside Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group commander, delivers a speech during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony. Carisio thanked service members and honored guests for attending the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group incoming commander, during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The 18th MXG supports the 18th Wing and maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operation taskings at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 18th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The 18th MXG supports the 18th Wing and maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operation taskings at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, middle, 18th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th MXG incoming commander, bow their heads for the invocation during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aiman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The F-15EX plays a critical role in modern warfare, providing substantial additional capacity for long-range fires, sensors, and electronic warfare in contested areas, complementing 5th generation fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena through a combination of 4th and 5th generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul McManus, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

Two U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle IIs assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxi after landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Local units conducted integration and familiarization training with the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, converses with Okinawan civic leaders after a tour of an F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, July 18, 2025. The visit to the 18th Wing for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners marks a key step in preparing for the permanent arrival of 36 F-15EX aircraft at Kadena in spring 2026. This deployment is part of a broader long-term transformation aimed at maintaining U.S. air dominance in an increasingly dynamic Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conner Geyer, propulsion craftsman assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The 18th Wing remains steadfast in its mission to provide credible combat air power to deter regional aggression, assure allies and partners, and, if necessary, defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025.This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathew Lighter, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, refuels an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, right, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena through a combination of 4th and 5th generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Gallemore takes command of the 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, poses for a photo in front of a HH-60W Jolly Green II after the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2025. A Wing Command Chief’s name on an aircraft signifies honor and recognition for the individual holding that rank, as a way to acknowledge their leadership and command responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Gallemore takes command of the 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwindler, 18th Maintenance Group commander, stands at the position of attention during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2025. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and provide sovereign options that promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Gallemore takes command of the 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert C. Arnett, 18th Wing deputy commander, leads the formation at the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2025. Kadena Air Base is the largest combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, providing air superiority, combat search and rescue, command and control, aeromedical evacuation, and global mobility to the U.S. Indo‑Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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