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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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F-15 Eagle: Timeless airframe with modern capabilities

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron conducts a training flight June 15, 2016 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin Nothstine)
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Honorary commanders visit Kadena

Atushi Nerome, 67th Fighter Squadron honorary commander, stands in front of an F-15 Eagle honoring his position during an honorary commander tour Sept. 29, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The honorary commander program has been utilized by Kadena for 14 years. This year’s tour allowed the honorary commanders the opportunity to see many of the processes that go into maintaining Kadena’s aircraft. It provided the commanders the opportunity to ask questions about the operations of Kadena and the processes in place to ensure the safety of the aircraft.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Honorary commanders visit Kadena

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joshua Prochaska, 67th Fighter Squadron training officer, explains the different parts of an F-15 Eagle as Hideaki Sakihama, 18th Wing Public Affairs community relations specialist, translates during an honorary commander tour Sept. 29, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The honorary commanders were shown the daily inspection routines that take place in order to ensure aircraft are in proper flying condition. Outside of the routine daily inspections, the aircraft are inspected every 200 and 400 hours flown to diagnose any possible maintenance issues. These inspections help the 18th Wing maintain strategic access and freedom of movement across all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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44th FS changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. David A. Mineau, 18th Operations Group commander, passes the 44th Fighter Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Kevin Jamieson as he takes command of the 44th FS during a ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2015. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael Rowe relinquished command of the squadron after leading it for nearly two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Airmen with the 67th Fighter Squadron take shelter in a simulated bunker on the flight line during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Airmen with the 67th Fighter Squadron examine an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Anderson, an F-15 Eagle fighter pilot with 67th Fighter Squadron, prepares to exit his jet after performing a post flight control check during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Ewing, an F-15 Eagle fighter pilot with 67th Fighter Squadron, is guided to a halt by his crew chief during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. The exercise tested the 18th Wings ability to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Senior Airman Tim Shea and Senior Airman Brian Willford, 67th Fighter Squadron avionics technicians, perform flight control checks on an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. Exercise BH 15-2 is a local mission focused exercise to prepare the Airmen of the 18th Wing to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Exercise Beverly High 15-2

Senior Airman Christopher Luena and Senior Airman Brian Willford, 67th Fighter Squadron avionics technicians, examine the flight systems on an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Beverly High 15-2 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2015. Exercise BH 15-2 is a local mission focused exercise to prepare the Airmen of the 18th Wing to deploy and react during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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44 AMU's F-15 Surge to the sky

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis on the Kadena Air Base, Japan, flightline, Jan. 15, 2015. Approximately 15 F-15C Eagles participated in the four-day training surge which began Jan. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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44 AMU's F-15 surge to the sky

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to land during a training surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2015. The 44th Fighter Squadron produced 250 sorties in four days and the highest single day surge was 75 sorties. The 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducted the surge from Jan. 12 through 15 and broke the 18th Wing's surge record twice in four months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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44 AMU's F-15 surge to the sky

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan, during a training surge, Jan. 15, 2015. Normally, the unit flies about 70 sorties in four days but during a surge, the unit will fly roughly 70 or more sorties in one day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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44 AMU's F-15 surge to the sky

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles prepare to take off during a training surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2015. The surge allows the unit to get ahead of the flying-hour program and gives them the ability to test their maximum production capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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44 AMU's F-15 surge to the sky

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an F-15C Eagle for a training surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2015. The 44th Fighter Squadron usually conducts training surges three to four times a year. When executed properly, it has a positive effect on unit pride and displays how effective Air Force maintenance practices are. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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44 AMU's F-15 surge to the sky

U.S. Air Force Airmen from 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit refuel an F-15C Eagle during a training surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2015. The surge allows the unit to get ahead of the flying-hour program and gives them the ability to test their maximum production capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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44 AMU's F-15 surge to the sky

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron on Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes to the sky during a training surge, Jan. 15, 2015. A surge is a scheduled event where a unit generates a higher number of sorties than usual. The surge allows the unit to get ahead of flying goals and tests their maximum production capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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