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Stop and go: 67th AMU Crew chiefs keep Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force 67th Maintenance Unit crew chiefs work together to quickly and safely change the deflated tire of an F-15 Eagle Jan 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th AMU maintainers work around the clock to ensure Kadena’s F-15s remain mission ready to defend and support U.S. and coalition partners’ interests throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Stop and go: 67th AMU Crew chiefs keep Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Hill, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, signals for an F-15 Eagle to pull out onto the flightline Jan 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th AMU maintainers are capable of servicing an aircraft and getting it back into the air in minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Stop and go: 67th AMU Crew chiefs keep Eagles flying

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle taxis off of the flightline for a pit stop Jan 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit works night and day to ensure the F-15 Eagles on Kadena Air Base are combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Stop and go: 67th AMU Crew chiefs keep Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeffrey Baccus, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, rolls in a replacement tire for an F-15 Eagle Jan 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With an experienced crew, it can take less than 15 minutes to completely change a tire on the multi-million dollar aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Stop and go: 67th AMU Crew chiefs keep Eagles flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dyllan Jones, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chief changes the oil of an F-15 Eagle Jan 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Kerbo and Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technicians, find and repair corrosion on the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Multiple maintenance agencies across Kadena work together during a phase inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pavehawks receive phase inspections every 600 flight hours to maintain and extend the life cycle of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During phase inspection the 33rd HMU’s phase technicians take apart the Pavehawk while looking for damage, worn or corroded parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, inspects the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A phase inspection can last 45 days or longer, while technicians inspect every part of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Skyler Bollschweiler, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, cleans the sealant of a Pavehawk bearing support during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The phase inspection team inspect a total of 1,136 items for the Pavehawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Valiant warriors

An F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, with F-15s capable of supporting multiple missions and exercises throughout the Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide an F-15 Eagle Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. F-15 Eagles departed from Kadena in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield is a joint exercise between the U.S. armed forces which focuses on maintaining land, air, sea and cyberspace dominance in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15 Eagle for launch Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th AMXS supports Exercise Valiant Shield with F-15s from the 67th Fighter Squadron. Kadena’s pilots work with pilots from other branches of the U.S. armed forces during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Valiant warriors

1st Lt. James Chambers, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight preparations Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th FS prepared more than 20 F-15s to support Exercise Valiant Shield in Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

Senior Airman Jeffrey Kirkham, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance (WFSM) journeyman, prepares to check one of the pumps of a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES WFSM team checks the birdbath system for functionality. The team can turn off one of the pumps manually and check the others for efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

A KC-135 Stratotanker goes through a birdbath Aug. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The official name for the birdbath is the aircraft rinse system. The birdbath has a rinse time of 90 seconds, ensuring the aircraft is properly washed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fly, rinse, repeat

An F-15 Eagle goes through a birdbath Aug. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The birdbath is a vital component of maintaining the longevity of Kadena’s fighter aircraft. The birdbath prevents corrosion from building up on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Wheels up

Senior Airman Joel Waller, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, unscrews the bolts on an aircraft wheel Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The wheels and tires must be separated, washed and inspected before going back out to be put on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Wheels up

Senior Airman Christopher Tillman, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, inspects a row of aircraft tires Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The wheel and tire shop picks up old tires and drops off new ones to the different Aircraft Maintenance Units around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Wheels up

Senior Airman Joshua Shears, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, takes apart an aircraft wheel Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft tires must be periodically replaced so the wheel and tire shop takes those wheels, inspects and washes them so they can be used again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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