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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit marshall F-15C Eagles as they depart from Kadena Air Base, Japan in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, July 29, 2021. Mobilizing a fleet of F-15C Eagles to fly for exercise Red Flag-Alaska required expertise and manpower, but the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit didn’t accomplish it alone. Wingmen from across the 18th Maintenance Group, as well as the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, played a vital role in the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit stand by as the pilot completes a pre-flight check at Kadena Air Base, Japan, before departing in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, July 29, 2021. During pre-flight checks, aircraft maintainers stay in communication with the pilot to ensure any mechanical issues can be repaired quickly and efficiently. Pre-flight checks are an essential step for the safety of both the pilot and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Graydon, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental technician, inspects an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, before it departs in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, July 29, 2021. Exercise Red Flag-Alaska is a two-week long training which covers joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment. It offers a unique opportunity to improve interoperability between U.S. and allied nation forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit removes a knife from his toolbox at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. The largest U.S. Air Force combat wing, Kadena is home to aircraft and assets worth approximately $6 billion dollars. Ensuring those aircraft are flight ready at a moment’s notice is a mission that never stops, often requiring maintainers to work around the clock to sustain Kadena’s airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman Kyle Netanel, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, looks up at a fellow maintainer during the recovery process of an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. Working long hours on heavy machinery and delicate moving parts can require focus and resiliency from these Airmen, whose job is crucial to maintaining a world-class strategic forward base. The job of a maintainer often includes performing safety and function checks on an aircraft during pre-flight, thru-flight and post-flight phases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Woodward, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, removes a panel on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. A fleet of 12 F-15C Eagles assigned to the 44th AMU departed in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, a Pacific Air Forces sponsored training which occurs several times a year at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aircraft maintainers from 44th AMU, as well as pilots, participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman Tre’von Bush, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects an integrated drive generator on an F-15C Eagle to ensure it was serviced properly at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. The 44th AMU is responsible for maintaining a fleet of lethal fighter jets, the majority of which are model F-15C Eagles. The F-15C Eagle, a twin-engine tactical fighter jet, was designed to maintain air superiority due to its maneuverability and speed, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit take a break at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. The 44th AMU is comprised of over 250 maintainers working to guarantee pilots have combat-ready aircraft. Despite the challenges presented by scorching temperatures and pouring rain, aircraft maintainers rise to meet the mission every day they walk onto the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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200806-F-YW474-0352

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Brandon Rousseau, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, guides an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine toward its mounting point during an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The versatile airframe, which specializes in special operations forces missions, enables Rousseau and a small team of technicians to swap out an entire engine in a matter of hours, minimizing ground time needed for these types of maintenance projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0199

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of the 353rd Special Operations Group, the maintainers enable special operations forces members to maintain a worldwide mobility commitment, participate in Pacific Theater exercises, and support humanitarian and relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0133

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers enable the 1st Special Operations Squadron, which operates the Commando II, to conduct contingency operations in support of special operations forces throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0063

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Rousseau, Staff Sgt. James Swetland, both aerospace propulsion craftsmen, and Senior Airman Cordell George, aerospace propulsion journeyman, all assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers work around the clock to ensure aircraft are ready to provide combat ready, responsive, specialized airpower and enables the 353rd Special Operations Group to execute the full spectrum of the special operations forces mission throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0046

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MC-130J Commando II’s versatility includes the airframe’s ability to undergo entire engine changes performed by a small team of technicians anywhere on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0039

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The maintenance crews can change MC-130J Commando II engines in a matter of hours, ensuring the aircraft remains ready to support any contingency, disaster response, or humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0036

Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform engine maintenance on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Commando II flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multiship, low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Pacific Air Power

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron wait to take off Dec. 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of exceptional maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Pacific Air Power

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron taxies on the runway Dec. 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter capable of maintaining air supremacy in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Pacific Air Power

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off Dec. 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Routine training ensures optimum readiness for multiple contingencies. The F-15 Eagle can penetrate enemy defense and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Maintainers assigned to the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maneuver an F-15 Eagle out of an aircraft hangar Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen worked during the night to prepare aircraft for a possible typhoon that was postured to hit Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Staff Sgt. James Smith, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, checks computer data on an F-15 Eagle Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Smith led his load crew in an M-61A1 cannon swap project for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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