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Airman recognized for exceptional off-duty action

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeanae Jackson, left, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, presents the Air and Space Achievement Medal to U.S. Air Force Capt. Theresa Ziegler, 18th AES flight nurse, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The Air and Space Achievement Medal is awarded to military personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service and was presented based on Ziegler’s heroic actions in stabilizing a sick civilian during an 8-hour commercial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Airman recognized for exceptional off-duty action

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeanae Jackson, left, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Theresa Ziegler, 18th AES flight nurse, stand at attention for an award presentation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Ziegler received the Air and Space Achievement Medal for her heroic actions in stabilizing a sick civilian during an 8-hour commercial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with 18th Maintenance Group leadership after their victory in the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. The 18th Wing will continue to hone Airmen’s skills with weapons load competitions that validate their hard work and precision while fueling the fires of healthy competition at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, 18th Maintenance Group commander, speaks to the teams competing in the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. The 18th Wing will continue to hone Airmen’s skills with weapons load competitions that validate their hard work and precision while fueling the fires of healthy competition at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Airmen gather to watch the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. A weapons load competition highlights the skill and precision of weapons load crews in a high-pressure, controlled environment. These competitions prepare Airmen to thrive in fast paced environments that are expected during real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Crider, 525th Fighter Generation Squadron weapon load crew member, secures munitions onto an F-22A Raptor during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. These competitions prepare Airmen to thrive in fast paced environments that are expected during real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wickham, 525th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, retrieves a tool during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. The Airmen competing are judged on speed, accuracy, safety and reliability when loading aircraft munitions as well as a written evaluation covering safety and general weapons loading knowledge, and a toolbox inspection before the loading portion of the competition begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Funderburk, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, secures munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. Section leadership select Airmen for the competition based on their performance in individual and team evaluations during the previous quarter; this ensures that only the most dedicated and skilled crews compete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Airman Arron Williams, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Crider, 525th Fighter Generation Squadron weapon load crew members, transport munitions to load onto an F-22A Raptor during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. The Airmen competing are judged on speed, accuracy, safety and reliability when loading aircraft munitions as well as a written evaluation covering safety and general weapons loading knowledge, and a toolbox inspection before the loading portion of the competition begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Funderburk, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, carries munitions during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. A weapons load competition highlights the skill and precision of weapons load crews in a high-pressure, controlled environment. These competitions prepare Airmen to thrive in fast paced environments that are expected during real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Saul Alvarado, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Huston, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, load munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. A weapons load competition highlights the skill and precision of weapons load crews in a high-pressure, controlled environment. These competitions prepare Airmen to thrive in fast paced environments that are expected during real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Saul Alvarado, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, loads munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. A weapons load competition highlights the skill and precision of weapons load crews in a high-pressure, controlled environment. These competitions prepare Airmen to thrive in fast paced environments that are expected during real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

An orange sticker sheet rests on the ground after representing a ribbon during the 18th munitions Squadron restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The renovation of these above ground and earth covered magazine storage facilities has improved for operational readiness and exemplifies the U.S. Air Force’s continued commitment to building on the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance by investing in long-lasting, resilient infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

Mr. Kimi Shimabukuro, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project engineer, examines the finished above ground magazine storage facility after the 18th Munitions Squadron restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The renovation of these above ground and earth covered magazine storage facilities has improved for operational readiness and exemplifies the U.S. Air Force’s continued commitment to building on the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance by investing in long-lasting, resilient infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and Master Sgt. Tommy Dairy, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management section chief, examine the finished above-ground magazine storage facility after the 18th MUNS restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The above ground and earth covered magazine storage facilities have been improved, to overcome previous, structural issues—such as spalling onto stored munitions, and are better able to safely and securely store munitions with increased accessibility reallocating significant man-hours. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Allen, left, 18th Munitions Squadron commander, gives remarks during the 18th MUNS restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The renovation of these above ground and earth covered magazine storage facilities has improved for operational readiness and exemplifies the U.S. Air Force’s continued commitment to building on the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance by investing in long-lasting, resilient infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Jeffrey Allen, left, 18th Munitions Squadron commander, cut a ribbon during the 18th MUNS restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors worked together to restore 14 munitions storage facilities, providing critical space for high-value, high-priority assets necessary for continuing to deter adversaries and assure regional allies of the 18th Wing’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Alex Rios, 18th Munitions Squadron materiel flight chief, speaks during the 18th MUNS restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors worked together to restore 14 munitions storage facilities, providing critical space for high-value, high-priority assets necessary for continuing to deter adversaries and assure regional allies of the 18th Wing’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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33rd RGS activates at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean D. Massey, 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron commander, speaks during the squadron activation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. This transition reorganizes the unit and its resources in alignment with the Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization framework to be focused on weapon system-specific combat readiness and optimized to meet the dynamic demands of the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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33rd RGS activates at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron render a salute during the squadron activation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. The activation of the 33rd RGS is a testament to Kadena’s pivotal role in the Indo-Pacific demonstrating the 18th Wing’s commitment to operational excellence, a proactive approach to crisis response and the ability to deliver unmatched airpower at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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