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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, perform an inspection on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Douglas and Joseph ensure the gun system stays operational as part of a 30-day maintenance schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Glenn Cihak, 67th AMU weapons load team chief, perform maintenance on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cihak and his team ensure the gun remains operational by inspecting every component of the gun system every 30 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Glenn Cihak, 67th AMU weapons load team chief, perform an inspection on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th AMU maintainers work around the clock to ensure Kadena’s F-15s remain mission ready to defend and support U.S. and coalition partners’ interests throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Valiant warriors

An F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, with F-15s capable of supporting multiple missions and exercises throughout the Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide an F-15 Eagle Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. F-15 Eagles departed from Kadena in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield is a joint exercise between the U.S. armed forces which focuses on maintaining land, air, sea and cyberspace dominance in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15 Eagle for launch Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th AMXS supports Exercise Valiant Shield with F-15s from the 67th Fighter Squadron. Kadena’s pilots work with pilots from other branches of the U.S. armed forces during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

1st Lt. James Chambers, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight preparations Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th FS prepared more than 20 F-15s to support Exercise Valiant Shield in Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

Senior Airman Jeffrey Kirkham, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance (WFSM) journeyman, prepares to check one of the pumps of a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES WFSM team checks the birdbath system for functionality. The team can turn off one of the pumps manually and check the others for efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

A KC-135 Stratotanker goes through a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The official name for the birdbath is the aircraft rinse system. The birdbath has a rinse time of 90 seconds, ensuring the aircraft is properly washed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

An F-15 Eagle goes through a birdbath Aug. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The birdbath is a vital component of maintaining the longevity of Kadena’s fighter aircraft. The birdbath prevents corrosion from building up on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pilot up!

Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, prepares to taxi out onto the runway Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall is going through instructor pilot training. To become an instructor pilot, individuals need to have at least 500 flight hours before they can even be considered as a candidate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pilot up!

Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, climbs into the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall conducted a training flight to test his offensive basic fighter maneuvering as part of his training in becoming an instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Pilot up!

Capt. Benjamin Worrall, 67th Fighter Squadron operations flight commander, gears up for a flight Aug. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Worrall went through one of the phases of instructor pilot training where he prepared for a training session on offensive basic fighter maneuvering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Kadena airfield operations

An F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron performs a flyby over the flight line July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing hosts a fleet of 81 combat-ready aircraft and remains at constant readiness to respond at a moment’s notice to crisis and conflict anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle performs a flyby over the flight line July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is a versatile combat platform for air-intercept engagements utilizing an arsenal which includes an M-61A1 cannon, AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, and AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle taxis past a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena supports Air Force commitments in the Pacific region as well as all U.S. and allied partner interests from all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

Aircraft assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxi toward a refueling point July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots fly regularly to hone their skills in the event they are called to defend Okinawa and Japan from enemy attack within the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron await the exit of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, from an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This flight was McFarland’s fini flight as the 67th FS commander. The fini flight is a time-honored tradition where the commander of a squadron is recognized for their leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marc Hicks, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle was piloted by Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, when it reached its 10,000 flight hours mark. This flight was also McFarland’s final flight as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron returns from a flight July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This particular Eagle reached the 10,000 flight hours mark, making it the first F-15 on Kadena to reach this point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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