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Kadena's weapon loads crew quarterly competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Frances Crespo, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, works on the LAU-128 launcher while Tech. Sgt. Zachary Brown, 18th AMXS evaluator, observes procedures to ensure safety during the quarterly weapons loading competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2014. Competitions promote teamwork among weapons load crews and allow supervisors to evaluate their teams' strengths and weaknesses while under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Blood drive gives a second chance at life

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Feliciano Paredes, Armed Services Blood Bank Center hospital corpsman, organizes blood samples from the day's patients at the Exchange on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2014. Donating blood regularly is important as it is only good for 42 days following donation, so blood drives held regularly like these help ensure there is an ample blood supply in the event of a crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Blood drive gives a second chance at life

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Keith Williams, Armed Services Blood Bank Center hospital corpsman, inserts a needle into a patient's arm during a blood drive at the Exchange on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2014. The 18th Communications Squadron hosted the blood drive, and they plan to host one every four months to help support the Armed Services Blood Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Blood drive gives a second chance at life

Blood is drawn from a donor during a blood drive at the Exchange on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2014. Seventeen donors participated in this blood drive, and the 18th Communications Squadron plans to host a blood drive every four months to help support the Armed Services Blood Program. Blood donated at this event is to be used exclusively for U.S. military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Blood drive gives a second chance at life

U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Conlon, 18th Maintenance Group resource advisor, squeezes his hand to increase the blood flow through his veins during a blood drive at the Exchange on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2014. The blood drive kicked off Blood Donor Month for the Armed Services Blood Program. The blood is distributed for use in Korea, the Middle East, and locally to support the armed forces personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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18th AES Airmen participate in Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Freeman, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, bandages a simulated patient's foot during an exercise in support of Keen Sword on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. Keen Sword allows the U.S. and Japan to practice coordination procedures and improve interoperability required to effectively defend Japan or respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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18th AES Airmen participate in Keen Sword

U.S. Airmen and Marines secure cargo on a Marine Corps C-130 before takeoff during an exercise in support of Keen Sword on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. Exercises such as Keen Sword provide the 33rd Rescue Squadron effective and intense training to ensure our forces are capable, interoperable and deployable on short notice and combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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18th AES Airmen participate in Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Atif Siddiqui and Angelia Henderson, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technicians, lift a simulated patient into position on a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 in support of Keen Sword on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. Keen Sword is a regularly scheduled exercise aimed at improving JASDF and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability as a Combined Joint Task Force. The exercise is designed to enhance multilateral collaboration in support of future combined operations, humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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18th AES Airmen participate in Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jessica Looft, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, secures an oxygen hose to a litter rest on a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 during an exercise in support of Keen Sword on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. Participation in KS further enhances the Japan-U.S. alliance which remains a key strategic relationship in the Northeast Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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18th AES Airmen participate in Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daneen Kosa, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, prepares the interior of a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 to transport simulated patients in support of Keen Sword on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. Keen Sword allows the U.S. and Japan to practice coordination procedures and improve interoperability required to effectively defend Japan or respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)

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18 MDSS hosts Bone Marrow drive

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taniah Otis (right), 18th Medical Support Squadron NCO in-charge of microbiology, assists Senior Airman Aaron Coonts (left), 18th Operation Support Squadron air traffic control journeyman, with filling out his application for the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov.4, 2014. Last year's drive produced more than 900 members applying. When members register, they are put on a list of possible matches to potentially donate bone marrow in the future if found compatible with a patient in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James/Released)

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18 MDSS hosts Bone Marrow drive

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taniah Otis (right), 18th Medical Support Squadron NCO in-charge of microbiology, assists Senior Airman Aaron Coonts (left), 18th Operation Support Squadron air traffic control journeyman, with placing the cotton swabs with his DNA in his application for the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov.4, 2014. The applications are sent to the program where the DNA is collected, tested and stored in a database for future use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James/Released)

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18 MDSS hosts Bone Marrow drive

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Coonts, 18th Operation Support Squadron air traffic control journeyman, uses cotton swabs to extract skin cells within his mouth to be sent for the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4 2014. The applications are sent to the program where the DNA is collected, tested and stored in a database. By applying, members are registering to be put on a list of possible matches to potentially donate bone marrow in the future if found compatible with a patient in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James/Released)

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18th AES major claims flight nurse of the year award

U.S. Air Force Maj. Deveril Wint, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations flight commander, recently claimed the Commemorative Air Force Dolly Vinsant Flight Nurse of the Year Award for her actions throughout 2013. Wint is a Montego Bay, Jamaica, native, who has been in the Air Force for roughly 17 years as a neonatal and aeromedical evacuation nurse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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18th AES major claims flight nurse of the year award

U.S. Air Force Maj. Deveril Wint, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations flight commander, recently claimed the Commemorative Air Force Dolly Vinsant Flight Nurse of the Year Award for her actions throughout 2013. During the award period, Wint is credited with medical crew direction during 35 missions, 28 of which were combat sorties, which transported 235 patients in the Pacific theater and in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The major also flew more than 240 combat hours while deployed to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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18th AES major claims flight nurse of the year award

U.S. Air Force Maj. Deveril Wint, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations flight commander, recently claimed the Commemorative Air Force Dolly Vinsant Flight Nurse of the Year Award for her actions throughout 2013. During the award period, Wint is credited with medical crew direction during 35 missions, 28 of which were combat sorties, which transported 235 patients in the Pacific theater and in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The major also flew more than 240 combat hours while deployed to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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Team Kadena recognizes 3rd quarter award winners

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Eric Allain, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, and Col. Dwayne Robison, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander, accept the spirit award during Team Kadena's 3rd Quarterly Awards ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2014. This award is given to the Team Kadena unit who showed the most spirit during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)

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353rd SOG conducts 5k fun run to liven up the KSO

The 353rd Special Operations Group conducted a 5k fun run to support the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2014. The first two female runners to cross the finish line of the KSO 5k fun run were: U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Allison Paddock, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, in first place with 21 minutes, 45 seconds; and Airman 1st Class Stephanie Lopez, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron network systems operator, in second place with 22:25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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353rd SOG conducts 5k fun run to liven up the KSO

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. James Clark, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, crosses the finish line of the KSO 5k fun run in first place with 18 minutes, 10 seconds on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2014. The 5k fun run is an annual event in tended to raise awareness of the Kadena Special Olympics. This year marks the 15th annual KSO, scheduled for Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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353rd SOG conducts 5k fun run to liven up the KSO

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group and other participants run in support of the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2014. The 353rd Special Operations Group hosted 128 runners and 52 volunteers at the Kadena Special Olympics 5k fun run which was help to raise awareness for the KSO scheduled for Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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