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Hispanic Heritage Month: volunteer reading

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Homan, 18th Component Maintence Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, calls on a student of Kadena Middle School to answer a question during his volunteer reading in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and celebrates the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic-American citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Hispanic Heritage Month: volunteer reading

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Homan, 18th Component Maintence Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, reads to a group of students from Kadena Middle School in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and commemorate the contributions Hispanics have made to American culture, history and the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Hispanic Heritage Month: volunteer reading

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Puckett, 18th Component Maintence Squadron command support staff, shows a group of students from Kadena Middle School pictures during a volunteer reading in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. Kadena celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with this year's theme: "Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of action, and a future of success." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Hispanic Heritage Month: volunteer reading

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Puckett, 18th Component Maintence Squadron command support staff, reads to a group of Kadena Middle School students in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. Hispanic Heritage Month, held Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrates the group's heritage and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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961st members take on Valiant Shield

Members of the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform a tire change on an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft during Valiant Shield on AndersenAir Base, Guam, Sept. 19, 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating an estimated 18,000 Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps personnel, more than 200 aircraft and 19 ships, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Frederick Coleman/Released)

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961st members take on Valiant Shield

Members of the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform a tire change on an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft during Valiant Shield on Andersen Air Base, Guam, Sept. 19, 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating an estimated 18,000 Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps personnel, more than 200 aircraft and 19 ships, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Frederick Coleman/Released)

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A Day in the Life of a Maintainer

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle crew chiefs from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together to repair a faulty component on a jet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2014. Sept. 29, 2014, marks the 35th anniversary of the F-15Cs arrival to Kadena. While most people don't maintain a personal vehicle for more than 10 years, the Air Force maintainers and operators here have ensured the safe operation of theF-15C and D models stationed at Kadena for 35 years with countless, thorough inspections and repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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A Day in the Life of a Maintainer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Gross, 67th Aircraft Maintenance UUnit F-15 Eagle crew chief, transcribes discrepancies from an F-15C on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2014. Sept. 29, 2014, marksthe 35th anniversary of the F-15Cs arrival to Kadena. While most people don't maintain a personal vehicle for more than 10 years, the Air Force maintainers and operators here have ensured the safe operation of the F-15C and D models stationed at Kadena for 35 years with countless, thorough inspections and repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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A Day in the Life of a Maintainer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Gross, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chief, replaces a panel on an F-15C on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2014. The F-15C first arrived on Kadena 35 years ago. Without diligent repairs and inspections on the jets by Airmen within the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Group, it's unlikely any of the jets would have been flying half as long as they have. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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A Day in the Life of a Maintainer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Gross, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chief, inspects his tools before beginning maintenance on a jet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2014. Sept. 29, 2014, marks the 35th anniversary of the F-15Cs arrival to Kadena. With a perfect record of more than 100 confirmed kills and no combat losses in operations and contingencies ranging from Turkey and Bosnia to Iraq and Afghanistan, the Eagle has proven itself time and again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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A Day in the Life of a Maintainer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Gross, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chief, reviews technical orders before beginning maintenance on a jet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2014. Sept. 29, 2014, marks the 35th anniversary of the F-15Cs arrival to Kadena. With a perfect record of more than 100 confirmed kills and no combat losses in operations and contingencies ranging from Turkey and Bosnia to Iraq and Afghanistan, the Eagle has proven itself time and again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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A Day in the Life of a Maintainer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Gross, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chief, pushes atool box toward an F-15C for maintenance on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2014. Sept. 29, 2014, marks the 35th anniversary of the F-15Cs arrival to Kadena. While most people don't maintain a personal vehicle for more than 10 years, the Air Force maintainers and operators here have ensured the safe operation of the F-15C and D models stationed at Kadena for 35 years with countless, thorough inspections and repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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A Day in the Life of a Maintainer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Gross, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chief, drains JP-8 jet fuel from an F-15C on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2014. The F-15C first arrived on Kadena 35 years ago. Without diligent repairs and inspections on the jets by Airmen within the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Group, it's unlikely any of the jets would have been flying half as long as they have. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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Hispanic Heritage Month softball tournament

A group of children from the Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa dance group perform the "Mujeres De Sa Pina" during the opening ceremony for the Hispanic Heritage Month softball tournament at the softball fields on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2014. The dancers performed during the tournament's opening and helped celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with softball teams from all around Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)

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Hispanic Heritage Month softball tournament

A player from the softball team Arsenal tosses a ball to second base for a force out during a Hispanic Heritage Month softball fundraiser on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2014. This tournament was one of many Hispanic Heritage Month events scheduled to be held on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)

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Hispanic Heritage Month softball tournament

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Shain, 18th Communications Squadron cyber defense technician, hits a ball during a Hispanic Heritage Month softball fundraiser on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2014. Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and celebrates and acknowledges the contributions Hispanics have made to American culture, history and the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)

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Habu trapping on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Stokes, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron pest management journeyman, (left) and Tech. Sgt. Kahlila Mutidi, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron pest management craftsman, pose for a picture outside of their headquarters near the Banyan Tree Golf Course on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. 18th CES Pest Control is responsible for the eradication, entrapment and protection against any insect, reptilian or small animal pests on Kadena Air Base such as cockroaches, termites, snakes and mongooses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Habu trapping on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Stokes, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron pest management journeyman, safely stores the Taiwan Habu snakes for travel from the munitions area back to their headquarters on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2014. The Taiwan Habu snakes are trapped and collected to be studied because they are an invasive species. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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Habu trapping on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Stokes, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron pest management journeyman, secures a Taiwan Habu during trapping in the munitions area on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2014. The Taiwan Habu is an extremely invasive species and is trapped and collected on Kadena for study. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry/Released)

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18th MDG trains practitioners on basic life saving skills

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Aldridge (middle), 18th Medical Operations Squadron family practice, and Rebecca Rouse (right), physician, practice removing stuck objects from a baby’s throat on Kadena Air Base, Japan Sept. 19, 2014. The training was part of a basic life saving skills course that covered the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator, rescue breathing, abdominal thrust techniques and CPR on adults, children and babies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris/Released)

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