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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to land on the flightline after an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The HH-60W is designed for mission-critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civil search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuation, and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Louis Nolting, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander, greets Col. John Schutte, 5th Air Force deputy commander during his tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. During his visit, Schutte learned about the 18th Wing’s mission, its combat capabilities and their role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

Fifth Air Force and 18th Wing leadership step toward a 33rd Rescue Squadron hangar after landing from a HH-60W Jolly Green II aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

Fifth Air Force and 18th Wing leadership step towards an HH-60W Jolly Green II for an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. During their visit, 5th AF leadership learned about the 18th Wing’s mission, its combat capabilities and its role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Col. John Schutte, 5th Air Force deputy commander, puts on a helicopter flight helmet before an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. During his visit, Schutte learned about the 18th Wing’s mission, its combat capabilities and its role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is parked on a helipad for an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The HH-60W is designed for mission-critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civil search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuation, and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, right, 18th Wing commander, briefs 5th Air Force and Kadena leadership during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The tour discussed the 18th Wing mission set, combat capabilities, and operations conducted to keep a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, right, 18th Wing commander, speaks with Col. John Schutte, center, 5th Air Force deputy commander, and Lt. Col. Louis Nolting, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander, during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The tour discussed the 18th Wing mission set, combat capabilities, and operations conducted to keep a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd rescue squadron taxis on the flightline after giving 5th Air Force leadership an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The HH-60W is configured for a variety of mission-critical operations conducted at Kadena, such as combat search and rescue operations, personnel recovery, and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force leadership of the 18th Wing and 5th Air Force walk toward HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron for a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The 5th Air Force leadership was given a tour showcasing the 18th Wing’s mission, combat capabilities, and role in keeping a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Col. John Schutte, 5th Air Force deputy commander, dons gear for an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. Schutte was given a tour of Kadena to better understand the 18th Wing’s mission, combat capabilities, and its role in keeping a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Col. John Schutte, left, 5th Air Force deputy commander, greets Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and be a forward-staging base that promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Col. John Schutte, left, 5th Air Force deputy commander, greets Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2024. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and be a forward-staging base that promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Blevins, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of generator maintenance, positions a mat of fiber reinforced polymer for an airfield damage repair compatible with agile combat employment proof of concept during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. As VS20 comes to an end, the planning for VS22 begins with the incorporation of lessons learned from the past two weeks, so the military remains ready to defend the nation and its alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Virgel Woodard, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice overlooks the results of a new airfield damage repair technique he partook in during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. During the exercise, Airmen from the 18th CEG successfully executed the Air Force’s first operational test of modified fiber reinforced polymer matting as a solution for expedient, semi-permanent ADR. While VS is a training exercise held biennially in a real-world environment, the 2020 exercise was scaled down from previous years due to the global COVD-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Goodson, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice tightens an anchor bushing​ to secure the fiber​ reinforced polymer mat during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. VS enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging adversary units at sea, in the air, in space, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. The 18th CEG’s role was to test a modified fiber reinforced polymer matting and validate proof of concept as an airfield damage repair solution compatible with agile combat employment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group operate heavy machinery to test an agile combat employment compatible airfield damage repair proof of concept during exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. During the exercise, more than 11,000 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen synchronized to train in a real-world environment to demonstrate their readiness to respond to any contingency at a moment’s notice. The 18th CEG played its role in successfully executing the Air Force’s first ADR with modified fiber reinforced polymer matting and channeled up lessons learned to Pacific Air Forces Civil Engineer Readiness to improve the Air Force’s multi-domain combat lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group move a mat of fiber reinforced polymer to act as a semi-permanent repair for airfield damage repair compatible with agile combat employment during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. Lessons learned and feedback for improvements were channeled up to Pacific Air Forces Civil Engineer Readiness to improve the Air Force’s multi-domain combat lethality, securing our ability to implement the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group use a forklift to move modified fiber reinforced polymer matting for use as a solution for expedient airfield damage repair during exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. VS20 is a biennial, U.S.-only, joint field training exercise. The primary focus of VS20 was to demonstrate the U.S. military’s commitment to preserving, securing, maintaining regional stability and remaining postured to respond when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marshall Barman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance journeyman, moves debris during the Air Force’s first operational test of modified fiber reinforced polymer matting as a solution for expedient, semi-permanent airfield damage repair compatible with agile combat employment as part of exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. The 18th CEG plays an important part in supporting the Pacific Air Forces’ effort to operationalize concepts designed to become more agile in execution, more strategic in deterrence, and more resilient in capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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