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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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33rd RGS activates at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean D. Massey, 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron commander, is pinned by his wife 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 Col. Randy Schwindler, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean D. Massey, 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron commander, 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 Col. Randy Schwindler, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, removes the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron guidon from its case 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

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard present the colors during the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron activation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Jan. 24, 2025. The activation of the 33rd RGS will separate the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit from the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to create a new squadron tailored to the HH-60W Jolly Green II. (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 Col. Randy Schwindler, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean D. Massey, incoming 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron commander, disembark from a HH-60W Jolly Green II for the squadron activation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. The activation of the 33rd RGS will separate the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit from the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to create a new squadron tailored to the HH-60W Jolly Green II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Southern Beach 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen conduct a post-mission brief during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Southern Beach allows U.S. and Japanese personnel to integrate as an allied force to understand each other’s strengths better, practice fluidity and execute the mission of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Southern Beach 2025

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot leads a post-mission brief during exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. Bilateral training builds trusting relationships among foreign and domestic forces and ensures the 18th Wing and host-nation allies can come together to effectively respond to demanding scenarios and execute high-end missions in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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