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Joint exercises takes medical resupply capabilities to new level

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Don Kosht, 1-1 Special Forces Group medical logistics technician, reviews an order supplies during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The order was arranged and requested by the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Material – Pacific. Exercise participants overcame obstacles such as making the most out of transportation and shipment confinements with limited airlift resources and navigating through a myriad of joint-service rules and regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Joint exercises takes medical resupply capabilities to new level

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danyelle Saboy and Staff Sgt. Jared Bland, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technicians, pack medical supplies for their customers during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Theater Lead Agent for Medical Material – Pacific hosted the exercise, which serves as the central node for providing medical supplies and equipment to all deployed forces within PACOM, with the exception of the Korean peninsula.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Shoguns change command: Brig. Gen. Cunningham assumes command of 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presides over the 18th Wing change of command from Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish to Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham July 10, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The change of command is a traditional military ceremony in which the command is transferred to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Shoguns change command: Brig. Gen. Cunningham assumes command of 18th Wing

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Wing render their first salute to Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham during the 18th Wing change of command July 10, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cunningham assumed command of the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat wing from Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Shoguns change command: Brig. Gen. Cunningham assumes command of 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, salutes Shogun Airmen during the 18th Wing change of command July 10, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Martinez presided over the ceremony, transferring command from Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish to Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Skiles, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, wrings out a refueling hose after FARP joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

A U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

A U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II taxis on the flightline during forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP enables the Air Force to perform a wide range of missions across multiple domains and brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities of the U.S. military to the region by enabling aircraft to land, refuel and take off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand by with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP enables the Air Force to perform a wide range of missions across multiple domains and brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities of the U.S. military to the region by enabling aircraft to land, refuel and take off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172refueling teams ready a fuel hose for a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elizabeth Cruz, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 motor transportation refueler, stands by to refuel an F-35B Lightning II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training between services gave the Marine Corps a unique opportunity to practice joint operations with the 353rd Special Operations Group by utilizing the MC-130J Commando II and MC-130H Talon II's unique ability to air deliver 18th Logistics Squadron ground refueling operations to forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand by with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to refuel an F-35B Lighting II during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The short range take off capability of the 353rd Special Operations Group’s MC-130 combined with the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121’s F-35B Lightning II enables a fighter presence anywhere in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Airmen from 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron work with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to set up a fuel truck during a forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted a FARP operation alongside Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Wing, enhancing joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

Aerospace propulsion technicians from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron service an A-10 Thunderbolt II engine July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airmen performed preventative maintenance, which requires them to completely deconstruct the engine prior to rebuilding it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Virgen Hernandez, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, removes the pressure switch on a TF-34 engine for inspection July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The standard process of maintenance is composed of six parts, which are receiving, teardown, inspection, buildup, test cell and the final part, which include inspections of the engine and forms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osniel Garcia, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the blades of a TF-34 engine compressor July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The compressor produces thrust on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Engine shop from afar keeps Osan A-10s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osniel Garcia, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the combustion chamber of a TF-34 engine July 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Jet fuel is released and ignited in the chamber in order to provide power for A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. Maintenance Airmen go through along serious of inspections to ensure aircraft are able to operate properly and accomplish the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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