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Through Airmen’s Eyes: Better than owning a racecar

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Custer, Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Maintenance Squadron lead crew chief, coils up a communication wire in front of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2015. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. The 158th ANG Fighter Wing is temporarily deployed to Kadena to provide a theater security package throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Through Airmen’s Eyes: Better than owning a racecar

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Custer, Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Maintenance Squadron lead crew chief, services the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon July, 22, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Custer has been an ANG Airman for 12 years and has spent 11 of them within the same unit along with some of his peers. The F-16 provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Through Airmen’s Eyes: Better than owning a racecar

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Custer, Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Maintenance Squadron lead crew chief, martials a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon into its parking space on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July, 22, 2015. The 158th ANG Fighter Wing is providing a theater security package throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Through Airmen's Eyes: Better than owning a racecar

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Custer, Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Maintenance Squadron lead crew chief, stands in front of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon July, 16, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. His name can be found printed on the right side of the aircraft as he is held responsible for ensuring the jet is properly maintained. The 158th ANG Fighter Wing is providing a theater security package throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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5 AF commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, is greeted by Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, 18th Wing command chief, during his visit to Okinawa July 22, 2015. During his tour he met with U.S. Department of Defense leadership and toured multiple installations to gain familiarity with the forces stationed on the island. He also spent time with Team Kadena Airmen and leadership to learn more about Kadena's position as the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit loads weapons onto an F-15C Eagle during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. Quarterly competitions encourage the crews competing to move quicker, think faster and push harder while adhering to technical data to become the Load Crew of the Quarter and have the opportunity to compete for Load Crew of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Clark, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, annotates his checklist during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. Teams are evaluated for use of the checklist, safety and overall speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit attaches an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. During the competitions, each team must load an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile and an AIM-120 missile onto an F-15C Eagle with speed and precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Clark, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, reviews a LAU-128 missile launcher on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. The competition graded 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit members on a variety of areas including safety, appearance, speed and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together to lift an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder Missile onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. This competition tests the team's ability and teamwork to arm F-15s in a fast and safe manner. The 44th and 67th AMUs joined in this friendly competition to see who the fastest weapons load team in the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is and claim bragging rights for the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Enlisted evaluation and promotion systems to use new EPR forms, forced distribution, stratification restrictions

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, Air Force Personnel Center commander, speaks to Airmen during a base populace briefing July 17, 2015, at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Poore visited Kadena to share information about the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes that are currently being implemented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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18th MSG leader invited as a special judgement for Kadena Town English Contest

More than 200 children from elementary and junior high schools of Kadena Town and spectators attend the 18th annual English contest at the Kadena Rotary Plaza on Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2015. Fifteen children were selected from each elementary and junior high school of Kadena Town to tell a story in English. They were scored on storytelling, pronunciation, voice of magnitude, gesture and intonation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MSG leader invited as a special judgement for Kadena Town English Contest

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kieran Keelty, 18th Mission Support Group deputy commander, presents the 18th Wing special award to Moa Maetaba, Yara Elementary School sixth-grade student for her story "Little Red Riding Hood" at the Kadena Rotary Plaza on Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2015. Fifteen students from elementary and junior high schools of Kadena Town participated in this contest, and each contestant had to memorize their story without notes and within a time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MSG leader invited as a special judgement for Kadena Town English Contest

Marin Yamakawa, 9th-grade student from Kadena Junior High School, tells her story "Her Dream Came True" during Kadena Town's 18th annual English contest at the Kadena Rotary Plaza on Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2015. Yamakawa was the grand prize winner for the contest out of 15 contestants. The goal of this contest is to give youth a chance to learn foreign languages while promoting a sense of internationalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MSG leader invited as a special judgement for Kadena Town English Contest

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kieran Keelty, 18th Mission Support Group deputy commander (third from left), poses for a group photo with all contestants and judges after the 18th annual English contest at the Kadena Rotary Plaza on Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2015. The goal of this contest is to give youth a chance to learn foreign languages while promoting a sense of internationalism. The Kadena leader's participation through judging and awards presentation helped further advance the relationship with the Kadena Language Institute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Enlisted evaluation and promotion systems to use new EPR forms, forced distribution, stratification restrictions

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandy Petzel, Air Force enlisted force policy chief, answers questions during a base populace briefing July 17, 2015, at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petzel and other personnel from Air Force Headquarters visited Kadena to share information about the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes that are currently being implemented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Enlisted evaluation and promotion systems to use new EPR forms, forced distribution, stratification restrictions

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Williams, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron corrosion control section chief, asks a question about the new Enlisted Evaluation System at a base populace briefing July 17, 2015, at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Personnel from Air Force Headquarters and the Air Force Personnel Center visited Kadena to share information about the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes that are currently being implemented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Through Airmen's Eyes: FTAC instructor by day, Spin instructor by night

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bethany Watson, 18th Wing First Term Airman Center NCO in charge, sits on her lead Spin stationary bicycle July 13, 2015, at the Risner Fitness Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Watson has been a Spin class instructor at the Risner Fitness Center since December 2014. Watson uses her class as an opportunity to improve not only her own physical fitness, but the fitness of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Lynette Rolen)
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18th LRS Airman received Chief’s Choice Award

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tammy Cleveland, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, presents the Chief's Choice Award to Senior Airman Jonathon Hazelwood, 18th LRS North aircraft parts store journeyman, during a recognition ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. Hazelwood was nominated for his outstanding professionalism, customs, courtesies, bearing and civic contributions to Kadena and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Team Kadena welcomes new commanders, July 9 - 14

U.S. Air Force Col. Debra A. Lovette, 18th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Patrick Launey, newly appointed commander of the 18th LRS, during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. Launey is now responsible for leading the largest LRS in the Air Force, composed of 761 military and civilian personnel across four flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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