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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Batiste, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, boot the system of a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite after assembly at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. The VSAT satellite is controlled through the laptop. Radio frequency transmission personnel install and maintain RF transmitters, antennas, tuners and other communications devices, including those used for satellites and encryptions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, connect the wiring of a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. The System Client Operations Transmissions Flight consistently practices setting up VSATs to ensure they’re functioning properly. They perform any kind of troubleshooting necessary to get the VSATs in working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Batiste, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, mount dish petals to a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. The System Client Operations Transmissions Flight also maintains the four Geostationary Meteorological satellite antennas on Kadena. These antennas help weather forecasters keep up-to-date satellite information for forecasting purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, mount an antenna to a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. Radio frequency communications involves transmitting a wireless signal to an antenna which is tuned to a specific frequency so it receives only the desired signal. Communication is essential in supporting base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, both radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, handle a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite transceiver at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. A transceiver has a transmitter and receiver built into one unit. The transceiver converts a band of frequencies from an intermediate frequency to a higher frequency and transmits the converted and amplified signal to the satellite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund, a radio frequency transmission systems technician with the 18th Communications Squadron, adjusts the modem of a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. A satellite modem is used to establish data transfers using communication satellites as a relay. A satellite modem’s main function is to transform an input bitstream to a radio signal and vice versa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Batiste, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, unload parts of a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. Radio frequency transmission systems technicians are able to log into networks with VSATs and get internet access where needed. In using VSATs, the System Client Operations Transmissions Flight supports agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS PAR team rolls out

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kacie Berry and Joshua Germano, both from the 18th Communication Squadron, report the results of a post-attack reconnaissance stand during a local operational readiness exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2013. The 18th Wing conducts LOREs to ensure personnel are prepared for future real world contingencies and proficient in their capabilities to provide for the common defense of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
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18th CS PAR team rolls out

A member of the 18th Communication Squadron post-attack reconnaissance team changes simulated contaminated chemical detection paper during a local operational readiness exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2013. The U.S. Air Force uses paper to detect the presence of nerve and blister agents during a chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
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18th CS post office serves all

Yutaka Takaesu and Hiromichi Ginama, 18th Communications Squadron post office workers, process a parcel at the post office on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. The post office offers a variety of services ranging from mailing out parcels, money orders, parcel pick up, and an email notification system, as well as an official mailing center for mission-related shipments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)
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18th CS post office serves all

Ikemiya Tsuyoshi, 18th Communications Squadron post office worker, grabs a parcel bag from a conveyor belt at the post office on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. The post office delivers approximately 3 million pounds of mail a year and provides service for 27,000 customers on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)
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18th CS promotes Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. (Courtesy photo)
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18th CS provides Self-aid and Buddy Care

Master Sgt. Armando Alvarez and Staff Sgt. Jacob Bullock, both with the 18th Communications Squadron network control center, carry a simulated victim in a litter during the local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan March 2. This scenario tested the Airmens’ ability to secure the area and provide self-aid and buddy care after a simulated bomb attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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18th CS provides Self-aid Buddy Care

Senior Airman Covey Little, 18th Communications Squadron network control center technician, lifts a simulated victim while Master Sgt. Armando Alvarez, 18th Communications Squadron network control center superintendent, slides a litter under the victim during the local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan March 2. This scenario tested the Airmens’ ability to secure the area and provide self-aid and buddy care after a simulated bomb attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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18th CS provides Self-aid Buddy Care

Senior Airman Covey Little, 18th Communications Squadron network control center technician, applies pressure to the arm of a simulated victim while Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Chilcote, also with the 18th Communications Squadron network control center, prepares the litter for transport during the local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan March 2. This scenario tested the Airmens’ ability to secure the area and provide self-aid and buddy care after a simulated bombing attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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18th CS replaces PACAF's largest air-to-ground communication antenna towers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Behr, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, uses zip ties to organize circuits leading to an air-to-ground communication transmission tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30. The tower is receiving numerous upgrades totaling nearly $800,000 to improve Kadena's flightline capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th CS replaces PACAF's largest air-to-ground communication antenna towers

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Jeshod Hughes and James Behr, both 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technicians, bolt down wire covers leading to an air-to-ground communication transmission tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30. The cable and antenna systems shop is upgrading the tower to give the tower more reliability and air traffic controllers more radio frequencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th CS replaces PACAF's largest air-to-ground communication antenna towers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Bogenreif, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, bolts down a wire clamp on an air-to-ground communication transmission tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30. The 18th CS cable and antenna systems shop has been upgrading the tower since the beginning of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th CS replaces PACAF's largest air-to-ground communication antenna towers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Bogenreif, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, uses zip ties to organize wires on an air-to-ground communication transmission tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30. Kadena implemented upgrades to the tower beginning at the first of the year in order to provide greater communication dependability to vehicles and aircraft on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th CS replaces PACAF's largest air-to-ground communication antenna towers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Bogenreif, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, replaces cable clamps on an air-to-ground communication transmission tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30. The antenna system is receiving a nearly $800,000 upgrade to greatly increase Kadena's aircraft coordination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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