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18th SFS OC exposure training

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. Contact with OC particles in a sprayed mist form incapacitates subjects by inducing an almost immediate burning sensation of the skin and a burning, tearing and swelling of the eyes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th SFS OC exposure training

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. The training is a required one-time exposure of OC spray for all security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th SFS OC exposure training

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron receive a briefing prior to undergoing oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. Defenders are exposed to OC spray to ensure they are aware of its effects before being certified to carry it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th SFS Defenders fight for the top flight

Defenders from the 18th Security Forces Squadron get briefed on the first task for the Defender Flight of the Quarter Challenge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. Each quarter the 18th SFS conducts the Defender Challenge to highlight superior performers for each flight, hone skills and boost unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18the SFS Defenders fight for the top flight

Defenders from the 18th Security Forces Squadron wait for the Defender Flight of the Quarter Challenge to start on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. The challenge consisted of four main stations where participants were tested on field stripping weapons in low-light conditions, providing medical care under fire, room clearing, and conducting a high-risk traffic stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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Open house, open partnership

Members of the Kadena Police Station and the Okinawa Police Station observe oleoresin capsicum spray training conducted by the 18th Security Forces Squadron Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local police officers had the opportunity to observe the operations of the 18th SFS during an open house event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Members of the Kadena Police Station, Okinawa Police Station and Kadena’s 18th Security Forces Squadron stand in front of an F-15 Eagle Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th SFS hosted an open house event for local police officers. Part of this event included an opportunity to look at Kadena’s assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Yoshimitsu Matsusaki, Kadena Police Station chief, performs a martial arts demonstration for 18th Security Forces Squadron members Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local police officers were invited to Kadena as part of the 18th SFS open house event. One segment of the event involved the local police officers showing 18th SFS members tactics they use in their daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Senior Airman Trent Jones, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, practices control techniques with Nakachi Shogo, Okinawa City Police Department first criminal division member, Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Police officers from local police departments were invited onto Kadena to see the operations of the 18th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Open house, open partnership

Lt. Col. Sarah Babbitt, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to local police officers Sept. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 police officers from the local community were invited onto Kadena to tour the base and security forces’ facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Lenaire, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, subdues an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces members must be able to perform their mission, even if they are under extreme pain and impaired vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Lenaire, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, uses a training baton to subdue an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Every SFS member must train to use OC spray by getting sprayed and completing an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Sullivan, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, gets sprayed in the eyes with OC spray during training July 13, 2016 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In order to be certified to use OC spray, SFS members must be sprayed and complete an obstacle course involves M-9 pistol reloading, subduing someone in a red-man suit and carrying water jugs around cones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zahn Hicks, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, takes down an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed in the eyes with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces member have to be ready for any situation, including being sprayed with OC spray and still having to fight back and subdue an attacker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Camerin Perona-Finley, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, reloads an M-9 pistol OC spray training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces members have to know what it feels like to be sprayed and continue to perform their duties before they can be certified to carry or use it themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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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

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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