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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight, take off in an HH-60 Jolly Green II to Whiskey-174 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS Weather Flight operates continuously to deliver accurate, mission-critical forecasts for aircrews throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight take off in an HH-60W Jolly Green II to Whiskey-174 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. 18th OSS Weather Flight’s data supports regional safety and readiness for U.S., allied, and civilian air operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Conner Cobbs, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, marshals an HH-60W Jolly Green II during flight operations as a KC-130 Stratotanker taxis in the background at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS Weather Flight supports air operations across the Indo-Pacific, providing forecasts used by both military and commercial aviation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight take off in an HH-60W Jolly Green II to Whiskey-174 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS produces a Mission Execution Forecast for every flight, ensuring commanders have the data needed to plan and launch operations safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight depart Kadena Air Base, Japan, aboard an HH-60W Jolly Green II, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS Weather Flight provides real-time environmental intelligence that enables joint and allied forces to operate safely and effectively throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight prepare for departure in an HH-60W Jolly Green II to Whiskey-174 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The flight established a new sensor tower to enhance forecasting accuracy and readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight, prepare for departure in an HH-60W Jolly Green II to Whiskey-174 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The operation expanded data coverage in the region and demonstrated Kadena’s ability to rapidly deploy weather sensors in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Faith Chavez, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks readings on a standard weather sensor tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS Weather Flight maintains 24/7 operations to ensure aircrews receive timely and accurate forecasts, even during short-notice missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Faith Chavez, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks readings on a standard weather sensor tower on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. In emergency situations, the 18th OSS weather flight is trained to provide quick and accurate personalized weather forecasts for pilots to safely get off the ground on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kirsten Manning-Sanson, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight weather forecaster, reviews incoming cold front data with Airman 1st Class Faith Chavez at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. Kadena’s weather Airmen deliver critical forecasting and mission execution support across thousands of miles of airspace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Rain or Shine; 18th OSS Weather Airmen take flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Faith Chavez, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors weather sensor data for Okinawa and surrounding areas at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2026. The 18th OSS Weather Flight provides forecasts across the Indo-Pacific, supporting U.S. and allied operations from the East China Sea to the Philippines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, 18th Wing mascot, Kappy and Achi-Mura students and teachers pose for a group photo in front of an HH-60W at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. During their visit, the students received a brief on the HH-60W, learned the historical context of Okinawa and the importance of fostering peaceful relations between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, helps an Achi-Mura student put on a flight helmet during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. During the visit, students learned about the Jolly Green II, its pilots, special mission aviators, capabilities and its crucial role in combat search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

18th Wing mascot, Kappy hugs an Achi-Mura student during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. During their visit, the students received a brief on the HH-60W Jolly Green II, learned the historical context of Okinawa and the importance of fostering peaceful relations between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

18th Wing mascot, Kappy greets an Achi-Mura student during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. During their visit, the students received a brief on the HH-60W Jolly Green II, learned the historical context of Okinawa and the importance of fostering peaceful relations between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miguel Velez, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, teaches an Achi village student on the flight controls of an HH-60W during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. During the visit, students learned about pilots, special mission aviators, and the capabilities of the aircraft and its crucial role in combat search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, teaches Achi-Mura students on the HH-60W during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. During the visit, students learned about the aircraft’s pilots, special mission aviators, capabilities and its crucial role in combat search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

Achi-Mura students and teachers pose for a group photo at the Peace Garden at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. During their visit, the students received a brief on the HH-60W Jolly Green II, learned the historical context of Okinawa and the importance of fostering peaceful relations between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

Sayaka Higa, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement lead, briefs Achi-Mura students on the Peace Garden during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. The Peace Garden is a memorial within Kadena dedicated to promoting understanding and reconciliation between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Peace, Planes, and Kappy: Achi-Mura students visit Kadena Air Base

Achi-Mura elementary and middle school students read a plaque located at the Peace Garden at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. The Peace Garden is a memorial within Kadena dedicated to promoting understanding and reconciliation between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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