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U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, parks an F-15 Eagle as his family waits for him Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from training in exercises around the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, hugs his children after returning from training Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS spent more than three months training in exercises throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle parks on the flightline Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft from the 44th FS returned to Kadena after more than three months away for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Rivals against time

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron congratulate 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members at the conclusion of the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition is a time-honored tradition between the 67th and 44th AMU, showcasing each unit’s ability to quickly prepare an F-15 Eagle for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Rivals against time

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, retrieves tools during the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Accuracy was of the utmost importance during the competition; if crew members drop any tools during the competition, points get deducted from their score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Rivals against time

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To signal the start of the competition, an evaluator called the teams to attention and presented them with a time limit of 35 minutes to load missiles onto an F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Rivals against time

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zahmann McAdory, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load standardization crew member, tightens a bolt in preparation for loading a missile onto an F-15 Eagle during a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition and friendly competition between 67th and 44th AMU encourages teamwork and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, secure tools and equipment during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle undergoing an engine swap. (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 Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, push their tool cart off the flightline during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle, an operation that utilizes 24-hour manning to ensure constant mission readiness should the call of duty arise to defend Okinawa and other U.S. interests in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (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, 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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Building nutritional families

Stefani Carroccia, Kadena Women, Infants and Children’s office administrative assistant, checks documents before an appointment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2016. WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition education program, authorized in 1972 by the Child Nutrition Act, helping young Airmen and their families get the best nutrition options for their families. The program provides eligible participants with supplemental nutritious food, nutrition counseling and education, nutrition-health screening, and referrals to other health agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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Building nutritional families

Ksenia Aldaco, Kadena Women, Infants and Children’s office administrative assistant, weighs 3-month-old dependent, Aspen, during a WIC appointment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2016. One in four new mothers participates in WIC and the program helps enhance military readiness by offering nutrition counseling and education as well as identifying other possible health concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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Building nutritional families

Aspen, a 3-month-old dependent, plays with toys during a Kadena Women, Infants and Children’s office appointment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2016. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children. Members of the armed forces and their dependents, employees of military departments and their dependents, employees of Department of Defense contractors, and their dependents are typically eligible for the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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Making Invasive Habus Hiss-tory

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber Palmer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management specialist, checks a Habu trap Oct. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The pest management office checks a total of 18 traps every week in order to remove to invasive Taiwanese Habu from Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Making Invasive Habus Hiss-tory

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Wheeler, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management specialist, puts a Taiwanese Habu into a net Oct. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Taiwanese Habu is an invasive species to Okinawa and must be removed to protect the natural ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Making Invasive Habus Hiss-tory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrianna Washington, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management specialist, ties the net containing habu snakes Oct. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The pest management office is removing the Taiwanese Habu because it’s an invasive species and a threat to the local ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Making Invasive Habus Hiss-tory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrianna Washington, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management specialist, checks a habu trap Oct. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The traps use a live mouse separated by a cage to lure in the habu, and the mouse is not harmed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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USFJ leaders visit Kadena AB, strengthen bilateral collaboration

Japan Marine Self-Defense Force Captain Tetsuro Sato and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jason Kidder, both U.S. Forces Japan/J3 deputy directors of operations, tour the flightline with members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 17th Special Operations Squadron, and 1st Special Operations Squadron during a semi-annual joint site visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19, 2016. Japanese and U.S. allies strengthen bilateral collaboration by familiarizing themselves with Kadena operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo story by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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