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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Zernikel, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit engine mechanic, calls anend exercise command over a radio on behalf of Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, during a no-notice training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen at every level are empowered and trained to lead decisively during times of crisis. The exercise demonstrated Team Kadena's ability to withstand simulated air attack and maintain mission posture for continuously generating air combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off for a sortie during a no-notice training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena conducts exercises to maintain a well-trained force which provides around the clock operational support to enhance peace and security in the Pacific and the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hammer in stakes to secure a mobile aircraft arresting system during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MAAS is used to capture hook-prepared fighter aircraft to ensure safe landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen use specialized equipment to clear debris from a runway during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the airfield damage repair portion of the exercise, the 18th CES trains throughout the night to ensure mission capability in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

A U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airman operates heavy machinery to perform airfield damage repairs during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is capable of quickly repairing a damaged runway to ensure aircraft are able to take off and land safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen mobilize heavy equipment for airfield damage repair during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct nighttime runway-repair training to ensure Kadena’s mission capabilities aren’t hindered from an attack, regardless of the time of day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Casey Miller, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, remains alert during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th CES are able to mobilize airfield damage repair teams at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

A U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airman from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron monitors heavy equipment during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th CES train to ensure they can return Kadena AB’s runways to mission-ready as quickly as possible after an attack or natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

An U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron arrives from Cope Tiger 2017, April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cope Tiger 2017 is an annual multilateral exercise aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kyle Jones, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, is welcomed home by his daughters on the flightline April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 44th FS returned to Kadena AB after participating in multinational exercise Cope Tiger 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Julius Romasanta, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, embraces his family on the flightline April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Fighter pilots from the 44th FS returned from a two week annual exercise called Cope Tiger. Cope Tiger 2017 is a multilateral aerial exercise used to perfect wartime tactics and increase interoperability between the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

An U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline as family members watch for their loved ones to arrive from Cope Tiger 2017, April 3, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participates in exercises like Cope Tiger to increase combat readiness in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater.
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot walks off the flightline with his family April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 44th FS recently returned from Cope Tiger 2017, a multilateral exercise meant to increase the combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kyle Jones, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, carries his daughter on his shoulders April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS pilots recently returned from training at exercise Cope Tiger 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Ready at a moment’s notice: 1-1 ADA conducts bilateral training

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members observe Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment load Patriot missile battery equipment onto a C-17 Globe Master III March 14, 2017, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Patriot missile system is a long-range air defense asset and can be broken down to be transported via plane anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready at a moment’s notice: 1-1 ADA conducts bilateral training

Japan Ground Self Defense Force members observe Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment load a Patriot missile battery onto a C-17 Globe Master III March 14, 2017, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The C-17 Globe Master III is capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000 pounds (76,657 kilograms). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready at a moment’s notice: 1-1 ADA conducts bilateral training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dawayn Gibbs, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiement headquarters noncommissioned officer-in-charge, writes down the weight of a Patriot missile battery during rapid load training March 14, 2017, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. U.S. Soldiers from the 1-1 ADA train alongside units from the Japan Self-Defense force regularly to provide missile defense for Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Ready at a moment’s notice: 1-1 ADA conducts bilateral training

Japan Air Self Defense Force members observe as U.S. Soldiers and Airmen prepare for the rapid load of a Patriot missile battery onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III March 14, 2017, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment invited the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s 5th Air Defense Missile Group and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 15th Anti-Aircraft Regiment to observe and demonstrate rapid deployment of the U.S. Patriot missile battery system via U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

A 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II pilot conducts low altitude flight maneuvers during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS, a unit of the 353rd Special Operations Group, conducts a variety of day and night missions in support of special operations forces and humanitarian and disaster relief throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry “Dawg” Cornish, 18th Wing commander, conducts low altitude flight maneuvers in a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Wing and the tenant unit, 353rd Special Operations Group, collaborate training and mission assets as well as cooperate with joint and coalition forces to enhance and bolster peace and security throughout Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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