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18th Operations Group change of command

An Airmen with the 18th Operations Group swaps the name of Col. Henry Schantz, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, with the name of Col. David Deptula, incoming 18th Operations Group commander, on an F-15C Eagle during the 18th OG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. The 18th OG manages the flight activities of Kadena, bringing U.S. airpower to the farthest reaches of the globe with operations that include search and rescue, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airborne air control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, right, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, relinquishes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, during the 18th OG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Passing the unit's guidon is a tradition where the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes responsibility and authority by passing the guidon to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, speaks during the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. The 18th OG manages the flight activities of Kadena, bringing U.S. airpower to the farthest reaches of the globe with operations that include search and rescue, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airborne air control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th OSS

A mother places an infant in a small life raft designed specifically for babies as part of a tour through the 18th Operations Support Squadron Nov. 30, 2007. The squadron opened its doors to the spouses as a way of thanking them for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Marasky)
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18th OSS

Lori Brown, wife of Gary Brown of the 18th Operations Support Squadron, tries out a floatation device as part of a tour of the unit Nov. 30, 2007. The squadron opened its doors to the spouses as a way of thanking them for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Marasky)
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18th OSS

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Potter, 18th Operations Support Squadron, briefs a group of spouses about the use of aircraft life support equipment as part of a tour through the unit Nov. 30, 2007. The squadron opened its doors to the spouses as a way of thanking them for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Marasky)
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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Carter, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment packs a drogue parachute while Staff Sgt. Marques Bones, 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment specialist inspects his work on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. Each parachute goes through up to seven in-process inspections, as well as a final quality control inspection to maintain safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, sews a water survival suit for pilots on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment can manufacture ejection seat covers, fix straps for bomb racks and sew together nearly any life support equipment aircraft crew members need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Sigler, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, checks the pressure of a twenty-man raft as Senior Airman Zachary Gribble, 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment specialist, inflates it to test for leaks and serviceability on Kadena Air Base, Japan May 21, 2014. The 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment maintains parachutes, life preservers, survival kits and life-sustaining equipment for more than 80 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

A member of the 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment references technical orders as he packs a drogue parachute on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The drogue parachute is designed to slow down and stabilize the ejection seat when in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Crawford, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, packs a back-style emergency parachute on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The parachute is stored on heavy aircraft such as MC-130P Combat Shadows for emergency evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marques Bones, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, inspects parachute cords for an Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The parachute is designed to provide safe escape at aircraft speeds from zero to 600 knots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
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18th OSS Airmen maintain equipments during LORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Corey Harrison, 18th Operations Support Squadron air crew flight equipment apprentice, repairs a life preserver unit during Beverly High 12-2, a local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan 10, 2012. The 18th Wing is participating in the LORE Jan. 9-11 to test the readiness of Kadena Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarvie Z. Wallace)
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18th OSS Airmen maintain equipments during LORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Sivixay, 18th Operations Support Squadron air crew flight equipment craftsman, folds a MC-1 static line parachute during Beverly High 12-2, a local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan 10, 2012. The LORE is an exercise that Kadena Airmen participate in to hone skills and keep them sharp in the event of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarvie Z. Wallace)
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18th OSS Airmen maintain equipments during LORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leslie Anderson, 18th Operations Support Squadron air crew flight equipment apprentice, labels her mission oriented protective posture gear during Beverly High 12-1-02, a local operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2012. The 18th Wing is participating in the LORE Jan. 9-11 to test the readiness of Kadena Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarvie Z. Wallace)
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18th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. David Nahom, 18th Operations Group commander, passes the squadron flag to Lt. Col. Robert Pekarek, the new 18th Operations Support Squadron commander, during the 18th OSS change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2012. The present-day ceremony is primarily symbolic; it represents the passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.
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18th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. David Nahom, 18th Operations Group commander, takes the squadron flag from Lt. Col. David Mineau, the relinquishing 18th Operations Support Squadron commander, during the 18th OSS change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2012. The present-day ceremony is primarily symbolic; it represents the passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.
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18th OSS Change of Command

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. David Nahom, 18th Operations Group commander, stands at attention alongside the outgoing 18th Operations Support Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. David Mineau, and the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Robert Pekarek, during the 18th OSS change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2012. The change of command ceremony is a military formation which is deeply rooted in it's history and tradition and dates back to the time of Frederick the Great of Prussia.
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18th OSS Change of Command

The crowd watches as the 18th Operations Support Squadron proceeds with their change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2012.The present-day ceremony is primarily symbolic; it represents the passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.
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18th OSS claims PACAF awards

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jon Jackson, 18th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller and NCO in charge of of training, peers out of the control tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2013. Jackson uses binoculars during times of diminshed visibility to locate birds, aircraft off in the distance, ensuring arresting cables are in the lowered position and any other possible safety issues on or near the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith A. James/Released)
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