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18th Wing commander takes 'fini-flight'

A fire house and extinguisher awaits Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing Commander's arrival, as he taxis down Kadena’s runway after his “fini-flight” in an F-15 Eagle, June 1. As a tradition, the General was hosed down in celebration of the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)
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18th Wing commander takes 'fini-flight'

Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing Commander, taxies under jets of water in an F-15 Eagle after his “fini-flight,” June 1. General Wilsbach is preparing to leave Kadena following his change of command ceremony June 3 to assume the position of Deputy Director for Operations, Headquarters United States Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)
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Command Chief incentive ride

Brig. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, 18th Wing Commander, takes the 18th Wing Command Chief on an incentive ride in an F15 at Kadena Air Base, April 7, 2011.
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33rd RQS wins third straight "Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year"

Capt. Gabriel Brown takes command of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a routine training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Captain Brown served as the downrange operations director for rescue flights Pedro 83 and 84 while deployed to Afghanistan in the fall of 2010. He and 12 other Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron are being recognized as the recipients of the 2010 "Jolly Green Association Rescue Mission of the Year" award. This marks the third year in a row that the rescue squadron has claimed the award. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen and Senior Airman Shaunlee Hostutler)
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33rd RQS wins third straight "Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year"

Capt. Gabriel Brown takes command of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a routine training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Captain Brown served as the downrange operations director for rescue flights Pedro 83 and 84 while deployed to Afghanistan in the fall of 2010. He and 12 other Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron are being recognized as the recipients of the 2010 "Jolly Green Association Rescue Mission of the Year" award. This marks the third year in a row that the rescue squadron has claimed the award. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen and Senior Airman Shaunlee Hostutler)
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33rd RQS wins third straight "Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year"

An HH-60G Pave Hawk deployed from the 33rd Rescue Squadron hovers over pararescuemen during a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 24, 2010. The training mission provided a glimpse of what the 33rd Rescue Squadron brings to the fight and the capabilities it provides to combat commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz and Senior Airman Shaunlee Hostutler)
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33rd RQS wins third straight "Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year"

Airmen deployed from the 33rd Rescue Squadron hoist military personnel onto an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 24, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz and Senior Airman Shaunlee Hostutler)
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33rd RQS wins third straight "Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year"

Capt. Marcus Maris, an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter pilot, poses in front of his aircraft. Captain Maris and 12 other Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron are being recognized as the recipients of the "Jolly Green Association Rescue Mission of the Year" award. This marks the third year in a row that the rescue squadron has claimed the award. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen and Senior Airman Shaunlee Hostutler)
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33rd RQS wins third straight "Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year"

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter carrying combat search and rescue Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron approaches a landing zone during an exercise at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 21. 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz and Senior Airman Shaunlee Hostutler)
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525th FS, Kadena Airmen break down barriers

An crew chief from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit signals Capt. Brad Roberts, 525th Fighter Squadron F-22 pilot, to prepare to taxi onto Kadena’s flight line, March 31. During their stay with the 18th Wing, the group of F-22 Raptors, their pilots and maintainers from JBER has worked hand-in-hand with Kadena’s Airmen and aircraft from numerous squadrons on the base and also with Marines and their aircraft from Marine Corps bases on-island, to train and build a greater Pacific presence. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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525th FS, Kadena Airmen break down barriers

Airmen from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work to refuel a JBER F-22 Raptor while another Raptor takes off from Kadena’s flight line, March 31. During their stay with the 18th Wing, the JBER squadron trained alongside Kadena’s Airmen and aircraft from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, and 67th and 44th Fighter Squadrons, as well as with Marines and their aircraft from Marine Corps bases on-island. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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525th FS, Kadena Airmen break down barriers

Airmen from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit watch as a 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor taxis toward a “hot pit” refueling point on Kadena’s flight line, March 31. The group of Raptors, their pilots and maintainers from JBER’s 525th EFS deployed to Kadena earlier this year to test their capabilities in a new environment and to train with Kadena Airmen and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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Nations unite for humanitarian mission

Senior Airman Andrew Ammerman, an Air Terminal Operations Center controller with the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, guides a 15 Brigade, Japan Ground Self Defense Force truck onto a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 17. The truck was being loaded onto the aircraft, along with a team of JGSDF members and supplies to be sent to northern Japan in support of earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sara Csurilla)
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JGSDF and Airmen provide aid

Master Sgt. Randall Dechant, the deployment and distribution flight superintendant with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, works with members of the 15 Brigade, Japan Ground Self Defense Force to load and prepare supplies on trucks headed to mainland Japan March 16. Teams from the 15 Brigade, JGSDF are heading to northern Japan to aid earthquake and tsunami victims with trucks loaded with supplies including clothes, blankets and toiletries. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Sara Csurilla)
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JGSDF and Airmen provide aid

Airman 1st Class Neal Phillips with the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron prepares cargo full of supplies including clothes, blankets and toiletries to send with members of the 15 Brigade, Japan Ground Self Defense Force to mainland Japan March 16. Teams from the 15 Brigade, JGSDF along with thousands of pounds of supplies are heading to northern Japan to aid earthquake and tsunami victims. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Maeson Elleman)
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18th AMXS generate Aircraft

An F-15 Eagle taxis in while others await pre-flight inspection during a local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan March 2. The exercise tests Team Kadena's ability to operate and complete the mission during various contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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Rappelling Santa

Santa Claus, with an assist from one of his elves, rappels from an HH-60 to greet children of the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons at Kadena Dec 17. Santa wasn't the only attraction at this year's celebration. There were also games, bouncers, cake decorating and other events available to keep the kids entertained. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley)
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18th wing refueling JASDF

Three F-15J fly through the air during the joint refueling training between the 909th Refueling Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Forces, Dec. 17. This training improved biliteral relationships between the 18th Wing and JASDF members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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18th wing refueling JASDF

An F-15J flies through the air during the joint refueling training between the 909th Refueling Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Forces, Dec. 17. This training improved biliteral relationships between the 18th Wing and JASDF members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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18th Wing Refueling JASDF

An F-15J flies through the air during the joint refueling training between the 909th Refueling Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Forces, Dec. 17. This training improved bilateral relationships between the 18th Wing and JASDF members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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