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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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Making a difference: Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony rewards Kadena Airmen

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Taylor, 18th Wing chaplain, speaks during the 18th Wing Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony April 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony awards the efforts of Kadena’s most influential volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Making a difference: Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony rewards Kadena Airmen

Volunteers from Kadena Air Base listen to U.S. Air Force Capt. James Taylor, 18th Wing chaplain, as he speaks during the 18th Wing Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony April 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 100 volunteers attended the ceremony, celebrating their contributions to Kadena and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Making a difference: Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony rewards Kadena Airmen

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, receives a symbolic check from Emiciosa Cox, 18th Force Support Squadron supervisory lead, on behalf of the Kadena Volunteer Resource Program during the 18th Wing Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony April 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The symbolic check represents the monetary amount of volunteer hours if they were paid minimum wage for their work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Making a difference: Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony rewards Kadena Airmen

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, speaks to volunteers during the 18th Wing Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony April 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Amrhein spoke about the importance of volunteering and how it can make life-changing impacts on people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Making a difference: Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony rewards Kadena Airmen

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, and Emiciosa Cox, 18th Force Support Squadron supervisory lead, hold a symbolic check from Kadena Volunteer Resource Program during the 18th Wing Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony April 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena members contributed more than 820,000 volunteer hours to the base and local community over the past year. Thousands of volunteers from Kadena, including joint service members and civilians, saved the base more than $19 \million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Kerbo and Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technicians, find and repair corrosion on the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Multiple maintenance agencies across Kadena work together during a phase inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pavehawks receive phase inspections every 600 flight hours to maintain and extend the life cycle of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During phase inspection the 33rd HMU’s phase technicians take apart the Pavehawk while looking for damage, worn or corroded parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, inspects the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A phase inspection can last 45 days or longer, while technicians inspect every part of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Skyler Bollschweiler, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, cleans the sealant of a Pavehawk bearing support during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The phase inspection team inspect a total of 1,136 items for the Pavehawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th Comptroller Squadron Defense Travel System team lead, references a portion of Defense Document 577 in DTS Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DD 577, once filled out, is routed through the unit’s supervision and allows the proper authorities to view an organization’s information and the different permissions the organization may have. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristina Maldonado, 18th Comptroller Squadron Defense Travel System team lead, assists Senior Airman Manna Branson, 18th CPTS travel accounting technician, with a request concerning DTS Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. DTS manages any government-related travel authorizations, including such items as reservations, travel vouchers and government travel cards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, works on Temporary Duty orders Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Budget analysts often help prepare TDY orders, determining proper funding for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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“Financing the fight”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, certifies documents in the Automated Business Service System Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ABSS system manages funding requests, Government Purchase Card transactions and overall financial accountability and documentation for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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18th Wing conducts aircraft generation exercise

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and pilots assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons conduct a mass aircraft generation exercise Aug. 22 and 23, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers loaded AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, flares, and M-61A1 cannon rounds onto F-15 Eagles, before the aircraft taxied and were dispersed around the flight line. Kadena participates in a variety of routine training exercises throughout the year to maintain a consistent high standard of readiness and expertise. F-15s assigned to Kadena Air Base taxied on the flight line during a training exercise Aug. 23 while loaded with live ammunition. This training was not in response to or in anticipation of any regional concerns. While no planes took off from the flightline, this routine exercise helped ensure Kadena’s ability to provide air superiority in the defense of Japan and promoting peace and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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18th Wing conducts aircraft generation exercise

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and pilots assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons conduct a mass aircraft generation exercise Aug. 22 and 23, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers loaded AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, flares, and M-61A1 cannon rounds onto F-15 Eagles, before the aircraft taxied and were dispersed around the flight line. Kadena participates in a variety of routine training exercises throughout the year to maintain a consistent high standard of readiness and expertise. F-15s assigned to Kadena Air Base taxied on the flight line during a training exercise Aug. 23 while loaded with live ammunition. This training was not in response to or in anticipation of any regional concerns. While no planes took off from the flightline, this routine exercise helped ensure Kadena’s ability to provide air superiority in the defense of Japan and promoting peace and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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18th Wing conducts aircraft generation exercise

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and pilots assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons conduct a mass aircraft generation exercise Aug. 22 and 23, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers loaded AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, flares, and M-61A1 cannon rounds onto F-15 Eagles, before the aircraft taxied and were dispersed around the flight line. Kadena participates in a variety of routine training exercises throughout the year to maintain a consistent high standard of readiness and expertise. F-15s assigned to Kadena Air Base taxied on the flight line during a training exercise Aug. 23 while loaded with live ammunition. This training was not in response to or in anticipation of any regional concerns. While no planes took off from the flightline, this routine exercise helped ensure Kadena’s ability to provide air superiority in the defense of Japan and promoting peace and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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18th Wing conducts aircraft generation exercise

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and pilots assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons conduct a mass aircraft generation exercise Aug. 22 and 23, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers loaded AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, flares, and M-61A1 cannon rounds onto F-15 Eagles, before the aircraft taxied and were dispersed around the flight line. Kadena participates in a variety of routine training exercises throughout the year to maintain a consistent high standard of readiness and expertise. F-15s assigned to Kadena Air Base taxied on the flight line during a training exercise Aug. 23 while loaded with live ammunition. This training was not in response to or in anticipation of any regional concerns. While no planes took off from the flightline, this routine exercise helped ensure Kadena’s ability to provide air superiority in the defense of Japan and promoting peace and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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