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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron open the bottom hatch of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The E-3 Sentry provides necessary information for partner and Allied Forces to accomplish missions within the physically extensive and strategically complex Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct routine maintenance on an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 Sentry 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 Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Fidalgo, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit quality insurance inspector, kneels underneath an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft hatch from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The E-3 provides necessary information for Allied and partner forces to accomplish missions within the physically extensive and strategically complex Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, assists U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Fidalgo, 961st AMU quality insurance inspector, during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. U.S. Air Force maintainers boarded a sky lift in order to conduct the maintenance on the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit brief underneath an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. 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 Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, secures himself to a skylift during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. Routine maintenace is designed to ensure Kadena’s aircraft have the ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron open the bottom hatch of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. 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 Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, assists U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Fidalgo, 961st AMU quality insurance inspector, during routine maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. 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 Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, right, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Brown, 961st AMU hydraulic systems journeyman, secure themselves to a skylift before starting routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. Routine maintenace ensures Kadena’s aircraft are mission-ready, ensuring the continued stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit brief underneath an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. 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 Edward Yankus)
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961st AMU: Our eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph DeFino, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit propulsion NCO in charge, conducts engine startups on an E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, in preparation for readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2022. The E-3 Sentry provides necessary information for friendly forces to accomplish missions within the Indo-Pacific region which is physically extensive and strategically complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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961st AMU: Our eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph DeFino, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit propulsion NCO in charge, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, right, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion journeyman, conduct engine startups on an E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, in preparation for readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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961st AMU: Our eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph DeFino, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit propulsion NCO in charge, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, right, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion journeyman, conduct engine startups on an E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, in preparation for readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2022. The E-3 Sentry provides necessary information for friendly forces to be able to accomplish missions within the Indo-Pacific region, which is physically extensive and strategically complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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961st AMU: Our eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph DeFino, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit propulsion NCO in charge, conducts engine startups on an E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, in preparation for readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2022. Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, right, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion apprentice, walk back to the 961st AMU at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU works around the clock to ensure E-3 Sentries remain mission ready to defend and support the U.S. and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, right, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspect an E-3 Sentry engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU are responsible for ensuring E-3 Sentries are capable of protecting U.S. and coalition force interests in the INDO-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colleen Clay, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the tire of an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU is critical in ensuring the E-3 Sentry is capable of delivering decisive air and cyberspace capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, top, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Fisher, bottom, 961st AMU aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspect an E-3 Sentry engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. The 961st AMU is under the 18th Aircraft Maintenance squadron, one of five squadrons under the 18th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Foust, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspects an E-3 Sentry engine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. E-3 Sentries are capable of command, control and communications operations for tactical and air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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961st AMU maintains eyes in the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colleen Clay, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the wing of an E-3 Sentry at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2021. E-3 Sentries have a 360 degree radar view of the horizon and are responsible for airborne weather surveillance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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