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What it's like being a Defender

Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, writes an accident report for a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. Security forces members respond to all vehicle accidents in and around Kadena involving any Status of Forces Agreement members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, write a traffic citation after pulling a dependent over for driving while on their phone at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Airmen in the 18th SFS are charged with security and force protection of more than 34,000 personnel and billions of dollars’ worth of deployed assets, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, helps a Team Kadena member change a tire in the rain after a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. Security forces members often do whatever they can to help out anyone in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, get ready to go out on patrol at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. To be a "Defender," it takes a high volume of training and the knowledge in weaponry, laws, directives and programs, policies, and procedures governing security forces activities, as well as a motivated individual ready for the task at hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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What it's like being a Defender

Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, writes an accident report for a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. Security forces members respond to all vehicle accidents in and around Kadena involving any Status of Forces Agreement members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, write an accident report for a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. To be a "Defender," it takes a high volume of training and the knowledge in weaponry, laws, directives and programs, policies, and procedures governing security forces activities, as well as a motivated individual ready for the task at hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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What it's like being a Defender

Staff Sgt. Troy Turnbo and Airman 1st Class Rachel Dolan, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, respond to a minor vehicle accident near Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2016. The squadron has a 58-square-mile legal jurisdiction which includes seven schools and 14 housing areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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That others may live

Airmen with the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit complete a fuel probe inspection June 14, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fuel probe was tested for its stress limits during in-flight refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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That others may live

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Clement, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, monitors measurements on a scale June 14, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fuel probe on the HH-60G Pave Hawk was inspected for durability when different amounts of pressure were applied to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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That others may live

A 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pave Hawk sits ready for inspection June 14, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd HMU performed a 300-hour inspection, required for every 300 hours of flight. The HH-60G conducts combat search and rescue, humanitarian, and search and rescue missions throughout the pacific theater of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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That others may live

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Reigard and Airman 1st Class Zachary Zander, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, install a mount for a scale June 14, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The scale showed the strength of the HH-60G Pave Hawk’s fuel probe when pressure was applied to it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Everyday Hero

Senior Airman Ja’Mesha Pratt, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, poses for a photo June 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pratt heroically saved the lives of two local Okinawans after witnessing them involved in a terrible accident. She pulled them from their overturned vehicle and applied Self-Air Buddy care until first-responders arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Services combat Hypoxia

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Watkins, 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman, uses a Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD) in a dark environment June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hypoxia training can be utilized in both light and dark settings, to simulate a day-time or night-time scenario in which a parachutist might find themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Services combat Hypoxia

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charrissa Smith, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace physiology technician, verbally instructs Tech. Sgt. Robert Watkins, 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman, as he uses a Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD), June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ROBD simulates a high altitude environment, allowing both the participant and the instructor to look out for symptoms of hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Services combat Hypoxia

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ezekiel Duran, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiologist, provides classroom instruction to parachutists June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students learned about the different effects low atmospheric pressure has on the body along with other human performance threats. They also learned the scientific and medical reasons behind these effects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Services combat Hypoxia

A helmet and mask utilized by parachutists sits ready to use for training June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Team (AOPT) hosted a joint hypoxia training event. Part of AOPT’s mission to provide this training frequently and to different branches of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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USAF, JSDF work together

U.S. Air Force NCOs from Kadena Air Base traveled to Gifu AB, Japan, to participate in 10 days of activities with the Japan Air Self Defense Force member during a bilateral exchange held May 17-26, 2016. The 10-day schedule was packed full of activities that proved just how important the culture of trust and respect between the USAF and JASDF is, as well as the warfighting integration and being ready to facilitate deterrence and assist each other in the area of responsibility as needed. (Courtesy photo)
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USAF, JSDF work together

U.S. Air Force NCOs from Kadena Air Base traveled to Gifu AB, Japan, to participate in 10 days of activities with the Japan Air Self Defense Force member during a bilateral exchange held May 17-26, 2016. The 10 day schedule was packed full of activities that proved just how important the culture of trust and respect between the USAF and JASDF is, as well as the warfighting integration and being ready to facilitate deterrence and assist each other in the area of responsibility as needed. (Courtesy photo)
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