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Bilateral Integration: JASDF General tours F-35A at Kadena

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Koji Imaki (left), 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Juris Jansons, 5th Air Force director of operations, discuss the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II during a tour January 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While attending the event, senior officers, warfighters and F-35A experts discussed a range of topics related to integrating the new capabilities of the U.S. Air Force’s 5th generation aircraft into multilateral air operations. The F-35s deployed to Kadena AB are part of a routine theater security package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Bilateral Integration: JASDF General tours F-35A at Kadena

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Koji Imaki (left), 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Juris Jansons, 5th Air Force director of operations, discuss the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II during a tour January 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While attending the event, senior officers, warfighters and F-35A experts discussed a range of topics related to integrating the new capabilities of the U.S. Air Force’s 5th generation aircraft into multilateral air operations. The F-35s deployed to Kadena AB are part of a routine theater security package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael McCoy, left, 18th Maintenance Group weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Victoria Barsness, center, 18th MXG weapons load crew member, and Tech. Sgt. John Cummings, 18th MXG loading standardization crew member, calculate scores during the Chiefs versus Eagles Weapons Load Competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted a team of chief master sergeants against a team of colonels on who could prepare the aircraft for combat the fastest with the fewest procedural errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stand at attention after loading munitions onto an F-15 Eagle during an annual weapons load competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 44th AMU won the competition against Airmen from the 67th AMU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Melchorcrispin Borja, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, inspects a tool box during an annual weapons load competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Once the missiles are loaded, teams must ensure all tools are accounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Davick Hansen, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron superintendent, inspects an AIM-9X heat seeking missile during the Chiefs versus Eagles Weapons Load competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted a team of chief master sergeants against a team of colonels to determine which group could prepare the aircraft for combat the fastest with the fewest procedural errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Taylor, front, 18th Maintenance Group superintendent and Chief Master Sgt. Edward Fitzgerald, 18th Civil Engineer Group superintendent, load an AIM-9X heat seeking missile onto an F-15 Eagle during the Chiefs versus Eagles Weapons Load Competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition was held before an annual weapons loading competition where the top teams from the 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed for the title of best weapons load team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Britt Hurst, left, 18th Operations Group commander, and Col. Tony Lombardo, 18th Maintenance Group commander, check forms during the Chiefs versus Eagles Weapons Loading competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each team had to load one AIM-9X heat seeking missile to the aircraft as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Bouvy, right, 18th Maintenance Group load standardization crew chief, introduces Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit before an annual weapons load competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 67th AMU competed against Airmen from the 44th AMU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force colonels load munitions onto an F-15 Eagle during the Chiefs versus Eagles Weapons Loading Competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each team had to load one AIM-9X heat seeking missile to the aircraft as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Taylor, 18th Maintenance Group superintendent, gives a victory speech after the Chiefs versus Eagles Weapons Load Competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted a team of chief master sergeants against a team of colonels on who could prepare the aircraft for combat the fastest with the fewest procedural errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Loads of Fun; 44th AMU takes on 67th AMU during annual competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Swartzwelder, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, inspects a fin during an annual weapons load competition Jan. 3, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 44th AMU competed against Airmen from the 67th AMU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 701st Squadron, Special Airlift Group, poses for a photo alongside his class after the NCO Academy graduation Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students attend a six-week course that covers leadership challenges, public speaking, management tactics, marching and building partnerships as a class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 701st Squadron, Special Airlift Group, prepares to graduate alongside his class Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Air Force hosts joint classes sometimes containing service members from different countries to promote bilateral ties and education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 701st Squadron, Special Airlift Group, receives his graduation diploma from U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Kirby, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students attend a six-week course that covers leadership challenges, public speaking, management tactics, marching and building partnerships as a class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

Members of NCO Academy Class 18-2 pose for a group photo after cleaning up a tomb Dec. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students attend a six-week course that covers leadership challenges, public speaking, management tactics, marching and building partnerships as a class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 701st Squadron, Special Airlift Group, helps clean up a tomb Dec. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Air Force hosts joint classes sometimes containing service members from different countries to promote bilateral ties and education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

A U.S. Air Force NCO Academy class cleans up a tomb Dec. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students complete various team building activities including volunteer work while attending the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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World’s Greatest MOC: 18th MXG Airmen manage aircraft repairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mart Angelo Gatchalion, 18th Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations Center board controller, updates the flight status of aircraft undergoing maintenance Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MOC maintains the Air Force’s largest combat wing at Kadena AB and ensures Kadena AB’s fighters are ready at around-the-clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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World’s Greatest MOC: 18th MXG Airmen manage aircraft repairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Braulio Torres, 388th Maintenance Group weapons systems controller, coordinates maintenance for the F-35A Lightning II deployed here as part of the theater security package to Okinawa Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Maintenance Operations Group Maintenance Operations Center hosts theater security package maintenance schedulers to ensure that all aircraft are taken care of while on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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