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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airman marshals a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk onto the flightline during a training sortie April 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing and tenant units operate as the largest U.S. installation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Theater to defend Japan and other allies in the region with fully integrated, deployable combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airman signals to the pilot of an HH-60 Pave Hawk outside the 33rd Rescue Squadron maintenance hangar during a training sortie April 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The dedicated members of Team Kadena work around the clock to provide constant operational support of mission directives in the Pacific theater for joint and allied partners to enhance peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

An U.S. Air Force Airman with the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit generates a helicopter sortie during a training exercise April 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen at every level are empowered to lead decisively, especially during times of crisis and are trained to seamlessly integrate joint and allied forces into Kadena's air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron perform an elephant walk during a no-notice readiness exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The exercise demonstrated Team Kadena's ability to rapidly respond to and generate air combat power against a simulated attack on Okinawa. Operating from the largest U.S. installation in the Asia-Pacific region, the 18th Wing defends U.S. and Japanese mutual interests by providing a forward power projection platform with fully integrated, deployable, combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker joins an elephant walk during a no-notice readiness exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintaining operational readiness is essential for the 18th Wing to be able to respond to any natural disaster or threat in the region. The 909th ARS enables joint and allied forces to extend air operations range and times on station, enhancing their ability to deter and respond to possible threats throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry taxis down the runway during an elephant walk for a no-notice readiness exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. These training exercises ensure Airmen are ready to perform any operational task at a moment’s notice. The 18th Wing and its associate units are responsible for providing forward power projection with integrated, deployable combat power, to maintain peace and stability as the Pacific theater's premier joint platform for threat deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron perform an elephant walk during a no-notice readiness exercise April 12, 2017, at Kaden Air Base, Japan. Exercises like this keep members of Team Kadena ready for any situation and to demonstrate their capability to rapidly generate the Wing's full combat capability in the event of an attack on Okinawa or on allies throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

Aircraft from the 18th Wing perform an elephant walk during a no-notice readiness exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons, 909th Air Refueling Squadron,and the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron generated simultaneously for the elephant walk to demonstrate Kadena's ability to sortie all combat aircraft assets in a short amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, observes the flightline during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ditore observed the execution of a flightline elephant walk displaying the aircraft of the 18th Wing. Because of the changing nature of warfare, Airmen of the 18th Wing can fight from anywhere, at any time, and exercises like this ensure they are ready to execute the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, rides in a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during an elephant walk show of force April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Operating from the largest U.S. installation in the Asia-Pacific region, the 18th Wing defends U.S. and Japanese interests by providing a forward power projection platform with integrated, deployable combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks take off during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena’s size and location makes it ideal as a staging platform for disaster relief and other security operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman runs through pre-flight procedures of a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintaining operational readiness is essential for the 18th Wing to be able to respond to any natural disaster or adversarial threat in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk pilots with the 33rd Rescue Squadron wait for takeoff clearance during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Training exercises ensure Airmen are ready to perform any operational task at a moment’s notice to deter threats and provide logistical, tactical, and combat support for joint and allied partners throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 33rd Rescue Squadron inspects a log during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Exercises keep members of Team Kadena ready for any situation in the defense of Japan and U.S. interests throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Enter the Green Dragon

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Saul, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna supervisor, evaluates Senior Airman Adam Reams and Airman 1st Class Daniel Paolucci, 18th CS client systems technicians, as they conduct post-attack reconnaissance stand checks during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Evaluations throughout the exercise ensure proper safety practices and risk management techniques are used to accomplish the mission safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Enter the Green Dragon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Reams and Airman 1st Class Daniel Paolucci, 18th Communications Squadron client systems technicians, conduct a post-attack reconnaissance stand check during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Exercises such as Green Dragon maintain Kadena’s preparedness to perform in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Enter the Green Dragon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Reams, 18th Communications Squadron client systems technician, simulates decontamination procedures during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rehearsing chemical attack responses ensures the 18th Wing is ready to conduct operations in the event or threat of an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Enter the Green Dragon

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017. The purpose of the PAR sweep is to check for any chemical contamination or unexploded ordnances after a simulated attack. Realistic training and exercises, such as Green Dragon, maintain Kadena’s priorities, such as readiness and war fighting integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Enter the Green Dragon

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, examine a post-attack reconnaissance stand during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017. Simulated conventional and chemical attack situations occurred during the exercise, testing Kadena’s readiness for such situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Enter the Green Dragon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Reams, 18th Communications Squadron client systems technician, relays information over a radio during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When simulated chemical agents or unexploded ordnances are discovered, Airmen on the post-attack reconnaissance team relay the information to initiate the proper response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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