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201003-F-YJ424-1165

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Taylor, 44th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, is welcomed back from a deployment by his family Oct. 3, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Airmen conducted more than 1,000 sorties and 5,300 combat hours, which drove 13 phase inspections in six months. They’ll now share the skills they learned in combat with Team Kadena, joint partners and allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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201003-F-YJ424-1134

A U.S Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron pulls into a parking spot Oct. 3, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations and Maintenance Groups as well as pilots and aircraft assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron deployed to the U.S. Central Command theater to defend U.S. and partner nation interests. During their deployment, Airmen conducted more than 1,000 sorties and 5,300 combat hours, which drove 13 phase inspections in six months. They’ll share the skills they learned in combat with Team Kadena, joint partners and allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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201003-F-YJ424-1055

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2020, after returning from a deployment to the U.S. Central Command theater to defend U.S. and partner nation interests, while creating logistical flexibility. During their deployment, Airmen assigned to 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, 18th Munitions Squadron, 18th Maintenance Operations Flight, and 18th Operations Support Squadron along with the 44th FS supported ongoing operations maintaining air superiority, defending forces on the ground, enhancing regional partnerships, and demonstrating a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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200824-F-YW474-0111

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Perez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects a B5 stand Aug. 24, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Perez and other members of the 18th EMS inspected a hangar full of ground equipment ranging from maintenance stands to auxiliary power carts, all of which are necessary for aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200824-F-YW474-0101

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yolanda Garcia, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects equipment carts and maintenance stands Aug. 24, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Garcia and other members of the 18th EMS maintain various pieces of heavy equipment that are needed for aircraft maintenance and flight line operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200824-F-YW474-0068

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Perez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects an Air Conditioning Equipment 808 air conditioner Aug. 24, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Perez and other members of the 18th EMS maintain various pieces of heavy equipment that are needed for aircraft maintenance and flight line operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200824-F-YW474-0054

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Skylar Neff, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects new generation heaters for safety and functionality Aug. 24, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The equipment Neff maintains plays a crucial role in preparing aircraft for maintenance and startup operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200824-F-YW474-0027

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Skylar Neff and Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Popp, both 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeymen, inspect a B2 stand for safety and functionality Aug. 24, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Neff and Popp are responsible for ensuring ground equipment necessary for aircraft maintenance and operations remain in working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0118

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conclude an engine test on an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0110

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaac Sanders, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chief, prepares a Commando II for refueling on the flight line July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Airmen of the 353rd SOAMXS perform around-the-clock maintenance on their aircraft, enabling constant readiness of the 1st Special Operations Squadron to respond to any contingency, disaster response, or humanitarian aid mission throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0058

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0041

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0022

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Phillip Belt and Cordell George, both aerospace propulsion journeymen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, test the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0009

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0007

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Phillip Belt and Cordell George, both aerospace propulsion journeymen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, test the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0352

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Brandon Rousseau, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, guides an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine toward its mounting point during an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The versatile airframe, which specializes in special operations forces missions, enables Rousseau and a small team of technicians to swap out an entire engine in a matter of hours, minimizing ground time needed for these types of maintenance projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0199

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of the 353rd Special Operations Group, the maintainers enable special operations forces members to maintain a worldwide mobility commitment, participate in Pacific Theater exercises, and support humanitarian and relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0133

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers enable the 1st Special Operations Squadron, which operates the Commando II, to conduct contingency operations in support of special operations forces throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0063

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Rousseau, Staff Sgt. James Swetland, both aerospace propulsion craftsmen, and Senior Airman Cordell George, aerospace propulsion journeyman, all assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers work around the clock to ensure aircraft are ready to provide combat ready, responsive, specialized airpower and enables the 353rd Special Operations Group to execute the full spectrum of the special operations forces mission throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0046

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MC-130J Commando II’s versatility includes the airframe’s ability to undergo entire engine changes performed by a small team of technicians anywhere on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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