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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 lift an F-15 Eagle with an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the MWSS-172 and 18th EMS. During a real aircraft crash scenario, the MAC-50 would be used to lift an immobile aircraft so that a truck would be able to drive under and prepare the aircraft for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Hanmo Broeker, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 heavy equipment platoon commander, communicates with an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, operator as the crane lifts an F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the MWSS-172 and 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron. Communication during the lift was essential in allowing the MAC-50 operator to understand all angles of the crane before lifting the aircraft safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

An Airman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron pulls a rope to stabilize an F-15 Eagle while it is being lifted by an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and 18th EMS. Several Airmen pulled four different ropes attached to the F-15 Eagle in order to avoid the aircraft turning and crashing into the MAC-50. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 operates an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, while it lifts an F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the MWSS-172 and 18th EMS. During a real aircraft crash scenario, the MAC-50 would be used to lift an immobile aircraft so that a truck would be able to drive under and prepare the aircraft for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 pose for a group photo during a joint training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the MWSS-172 and 18th EMS. During a real aircraft crash scenario, the MAC-50 would be used to lift an immobile aircraft so that a truck would be able to drive under and prepare the aircraft for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

U.S. Air Force Col. Laura Goodman, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, coins Airman 1st Class Dylan Turello, right, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeyman, during a joint training with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the MWSS-172 and 18th EMS. Turello and his wingman were recognized for their efforts in preparing the aircraft for the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

Airmen assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron hook anchor points to an F-15 Eagle in preparation for a lift by an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and 18th EMS. During a real aircraft crash scenario, the MAC-50 would be used to lift an immobile aircraft so that a truck would be able to drive under and prepare the aircraft for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

Airmen assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron pull a rope to stabilize an F-15 Eagle while it is being lifted by an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and 18th EMS. Several Airmen pulled four different ropes attached to the F-15 Eagle in order to avoid the aircraft turning and crashing into the MAC-50. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zackary Maes, left, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation noncommissioned officer in charge, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Troy Bowers, heavy equipment operator assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, stand in as safety observers while an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, lifts an F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the MWSS-172 and 18th EMS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS, MWSS-172 practice crash recovery

A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 checks the alignment of an F-15 Eagle with an All-Terrain Crane, known as a MAC-50, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2022. This joint training was performed to test crash recovery capabilities for the MWSS-172 and 18th EMS. During a real aircraft crash scenario, the MAC-50 would be used to lift an immobile aircraft so that a truck would be able to drive under and prepare the aircraft for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS: Masters of Heavy Metal

Airman 1st Class Angel Felix, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, performs metal inert gas welding at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2022. Aircraft metal technicians fabricate and weld components to ensure reliable operability of mission-essential aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS: Masters of Heavy Metal

Airman 1st Class Tanner Wise, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, retrieves a drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2022. Aircraft metal technicians fabricate and weld components ensuring reliable operability of mission-essential aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS: Masters of Heavy Metal

Airman 1st Class Angel Felix, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, uses a grinding wheel to prepare metal parts for welding at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2022. The 18th EMS fabricates and welds essential metal components for Kadena Air Base’s F-15 Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS: Masters of Heavy Metal

Airman Bryson Pennie, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, operates an abrasive water jet cutting machine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2022. Automated tools provide consistently accurate measurements in less time than manual production methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS: Masters of Heavy Metal

Airman 1st Class Angel Felix, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, prepares his station for metal inert gas welding at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2022. Aircraft metal technicians fabricate and weld components to ensure reliable operability of mission-essential aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS: Masters of Heavy Metal

Airman 1st Class Angel Felix, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, performs metal inert gas welding at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2022. The 18th EMS fabricates and welds essential metal components for Kadena Air Base’s F-15 Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS: Masters of Heavy Metal

Airman 1st Class Angel Felix, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, performs metal inert gas welding at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2022. Aircraft metal technicians fabricate and weld components to ensure reliable operability of mission-essential aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS ensures 961st AACS AWACS is mission ready

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron support the weight of the left wing in-board flap of an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 1, 2022. Equipped with the airborne warning and control system, the 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS ensures 961st AACS AWACS is mission ready

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Olson, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, supports the weight of the left wing in-board flap of an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during a routine 18th Wing readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 1, 2022. U.S. Airmen across the globe conduct routine training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th EMS ensures 961st AACS AWACS is mission ready

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron support the weight of the left wing in-board flap of an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during a routine 18th Wing readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 1, 2022. Equipped with the airborne warning and control system, the 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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