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Airmen and community come together to save a U.S. service member

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Holly Siefken, right, 18th Medical Group officer in charge of quality assurance gets coined by Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July. 23, 2026. The recognition honored their actions during a medical emergency in Chatan Town, where they assisted fellow neighbors in providing lifesaving aid to a U.S. service member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Airmen and community come together to save a U.S. service member

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zach Siefken, right, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Century pilot gets coined by Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July. 23, 2026. The recognition honored their quick actions during a medical emergency in Chatan Town, where they assisted fellow neighbors in providing lifesaving aid to a U.S. service member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Airmen and community come together to save a U.S. service member

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zach Siefken, right, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Century pilot and 2nd Lt. Holly Siefken, middle, 18th Medical Group officer in charge of quality assurance, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July. 23, 2026. The coin recognized their role in a lifesaving response, during which they assisted neighbors in administering CPR, applying an automated external defibrillator and guiding emergency responders to the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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USSOCOM vice commander tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, leads U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Steven Marks, vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group and other Airmen into the 82d Reconnaissance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2026. During the visit, Marks conducted site surveys of potential asset storage locations and met with Airmen supporting the 18th Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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USSOCOM vice commander tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, middle right, 18th Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Steven Marks, vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group at the 82d Reconnaissance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2026. The visit included a helicopter tour of the installation and a visit to the 18th Munitions Squadron to observe the wing's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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USSOCOM vice commander tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, center left, greets U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Steven Marks, left, vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group at the 82d Reconnaissance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2026. Marks visited Kadena to engage with 18th Wing leadership, discuss DAWG initiatives and observe the installation's operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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USSOCOM vice commander tours Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Steven Marks, vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, during an HH-60W Jolly Green Il flight over Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2026. Marks visited Kadena to engage with wing leadership, discuss DAWG initiatives and observe the installation's operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force special mission aviators assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron refuel a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a hot-gas refueling operation as part of readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. BB26-1 provides Airmen opportunities to refine expeditionary operations and strengthen the 18th Wing's ability to generate combat airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force special mission aviators assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron refuel a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a hot-gas refueling operation as part of readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. BB26-1 provides Airmen opportunities to refine expeditionary operations and strengthen the 18th Wing's ability to generate combat airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Vasquez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants distribution operator, secures equipment after completing a hot-gas refueling operation during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Readiness exercises such as BB26-1 strengthen the 18th Wing's ability to generate combat airpower by validating expeditionary logistics capabilities in realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Vasquez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants distribution operator, monitors an HH-60W Jolly Green II while operating a fuel truck during a hot-gas refueling operation as part of readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Readiness exercises such as BB26-1 strengthen the 18th Wing's ability to generate combat airpower by validating expeditionary logistics capabilities in realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, remains at the controls while U.S. Air Force special mission aviators assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron refuel a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a hot-gas refueling operation as part of readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. BB26-1 provides Airmen opportunities to refine expeditionary operations and strengthen the 18th Wing's ability to generate combat airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Vasquez, right, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants distribution operator, completes fuel documentation with a U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, left, following the refueling of an HH-60W Jolly Green II during a hot-gas refueling operation as part of readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Rapid aircraft turnaround strengthens the 18th Wing's ability to sustain airpower and respond to evolving operational requirements across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force special mission aviators assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron complete a hot-gas refueling operation on a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Rapid aircraft turnaround strengthens the 18th Wing's ability to sustain airpower and respond to evolving operational requirements across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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​​​​BB26-1: Forward refueling keeps combat airpower in the fight​

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, finish loading up a U.S. Air Force MC-130J assigned to Kadena Air Base, during a forward arming and refueling point operation during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. During the operation, Airmen rapidly service aircraft to minimize ground time and quickly return aircrews to the mission, strengthening combat readiness and operational flexibility across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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​​​​BB26-1: Forward refueling keeps combat airpower in the fight​

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, squeegee excess fuel from a hose during a forward arming and refueling point operation on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J assigned to Kadena Air Base during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Exercises and operations incorporating agile combat employment concepts ensure forward-deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific are ready to protect and defend the United States, allied and partner interests at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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​​​​BB26-1: Forward refueling keeps combat airpower in the fight​

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare a fuel hose during a forward arming and refueling point operation on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J assigned to Kadena Air Base during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. FARP operations enable Airmen to rapidly refuel aircraft, reducing ground time and increasing operational readiness in support of agile combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Forward refueling keeps combat airpower in the fight​

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, loads up gear on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J assigned to Kadena Air Base during a forward arming and refueling point operation during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Kadena Air Base’s training is critical to deterring aggression and being ready to fight and win to protect the vital interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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BB26-1: Forward refueling keeps combat airpower in the fight​

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxis after completing a forward arming and refueling point operation as a U.S. Air Force MC-130J assigned to Kadena Air Base receives fuel from Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. FARP operations reduce aircraft ground time, enabling Airmen to rapidly regenerate combat airpower and sustain mission readiness in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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18th MDG tests En-Route Patient Staging System

U.S. Air Force Capt. Saidel Sunga, left, and Capt. Manami Jones, 18th Medical Group clinical nurses, monitor simulated patients inside an En-Route Patient Staging System facility before aeromedical evacuation during Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. The exercise validated the 18th MDG's ability to provide en-route patient care and support patient movement operations during contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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