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Kadena airfield operations

Senior Airman Brandon Craver, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, observes the flight line during a nighttime refueling exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS and 1st Special Operations Squadron conducted a refueling exercise to demonstrate forward-area refueling point capability in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

Aircraft assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxi toward a refueling point July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots fly regularly to hone their skills in the event they are called to defend Okinawa and Japan from enemy attack within the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle taxis on the flight line July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots bear the responsibility of defending Okinawa and Japan from adversaries seeking to harm U.S. and allied partners within the Indo-Asian Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle takes off for a sortie July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With a top speed of 1,875 mph and a range of 3,450 miles, the Eagle can respond at a moment’s notice to crisis and conflict anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

An MC-130H Combat Talon II idles on the flight line July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 1st Special Operations Squadron conducted a night-time hot refueling exercise with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron to demonstrate forward-area refueling point capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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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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Returning home

Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, is greeted by his children after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from Exercise Cope Taufan, an exercise between the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force to train together on air combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Returning home

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hilborn, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals in a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participated in Cope Taufan, a training exercise in Malaysia to build strategic partnerships with foreign militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron perform simulated first aid during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team participated in a humanitarian aid/disaster relief exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron walk through the woods to get to an objective during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE Airmen trekked through the woods to rescue an important person and bring them safely back to the extraction point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron walk through the woods to get to an objective during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise, the DAGRE team secured an airfield, fought off simulated enemy attackers and rescued refugees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron shoots blanks at an enemy target during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team performs many special operations missions such as fly-away security, pararescue and combat control team escort, airfield security and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron watches for any potential threats while protecting a simulated airfield during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team is a special group of highly trained security forces Airmen that perform a wide range of special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron watches for any potential threats while protecting a simulated airfield during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. DAGRE members are an elite security forces team who deploy with special operations groups to perform fly-away security, airfield security and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pacific warriors

A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron stops a group of simulated refugees to search before bringing them on the aircraft during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team has to be able to handle a wide range of special operations missions, so they routinely practice different scenarios they might encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Eyes on the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis Kelley and Senior Airman Aaron Funari, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, look out at the flightline July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the Air Force’s largest combat wing, Kadena's airfield is one of the busiest in the Air Force. The operations of the 18th OSS ATC Airmen keep processes running smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Delgado, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks with a pilot July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena’s multiple airframes and many missions require constant communication between pilots and ATC Airmen to operate safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Eyes on the sky

Air traffic controllers from the 18th Operations Support Squadron monitor the flightline for safety risks July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the largest combat wing in the Pacific. Safety during flightline operations is of the utmost importance for Kadena’s air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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