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210831-F-DM566-0102

“The first thing I remember about Sept. 11 was a story my middle school teacher told me -- turning on the TV while it was going on and then immediately shutting off when the second tower went down,” recounts U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Spaulding, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2021. “I am a first responder, it means I am a high necessity, I don’t get days off on the weekends, I don’t get federal holidays, I am needed for the mission to go on so I always have to be ready.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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210831-F-DM566-0057

“I was here [Okinawa, Japan] in 2001, I was in middle school. Due to the time difference, it was night time and I was watching TV and then it happened. It was unreal I couldn’t believe what was going on. I always wanted to be a firefighter, to help others, [Sept. 11] helped motivate me to become one.” recounts Brian Arime, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0294

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, takes a moment to reflect after climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0273

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, cools down after climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0227

Participants of the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb walk up and down a flight of stairs Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Participants climbed a total of 110 flights of stairs to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0171

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Schafer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, walks down a flight of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters participating in the event donned approximately 60 pounds of gear and climbed a total of 110 flights of stairs to simulate the climb firefighters made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0092

Participants of the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb walk up and down a flight of stairs Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was open to all personnel with base access to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the victims of that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0067

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, top, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Schafer, 18th CES lead firefighter, walk up a flight of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters participating in the event donned approximately 60 pounds of gear and climbed a total of 110 flights of stairs to simulate the climb firefighters made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0035

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tara Opielowski, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives opening remarks during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was open to all personnel with base access to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the victims of that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0020

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron stand at ease before the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0018

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron stand at ease before the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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180911-F-DM566-0009

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and members of Team Kadena prepare for the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was open to all personnel with base access to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the victims of that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen provide aid to victims of a simulated attack during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Mission-focused exercises enable units to hone skills for real-world applications in a variety of scenarios. Sharpening those skills helps to ensure Airmen are ready to respond to any crisis at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen provide aid to simulated victims of an attack April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing and its associate units are responsible for providing forward power projection with integrated, deployable combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load munitions onto a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 44th AMU Airmen demonstrated their ability to continuously and rapidly generate combat aircraft amidst a simulated air attack. More than 80 combat-ready aircraft reside within the 18th Wing, performing aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, air superiority and combat search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen roll a simulated casualty onto a litter during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen are entrusted with leading with tact; especially in times of stress and emergency and are trained to fully integrate joint and allied forces into Kadena's operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen secure straps onto a litter patient during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In times of crisis, Airmen of the 18th Wing are expected to perform their missions with speed and accuracy. The exercise sharpened Team Kadena's capability to respond to scenarios such as a mass casualty crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen carry a victim of a simulated attack as part of a mass casualty exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Exercises including the entire installation are conducted and designed to test the capabilities and readiness of participating units, keeping Airmen ready to perform their jobs in a variety of potentially real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Brewer, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, receives treatment for simulated injuries during a training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The exercise further improved the base’s ability to respond to large-scale disasters and conventional warfare attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Preventing the inferno

U.S. Air Force Airman Javier Gomez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares a primer on a Pierce Enforcer Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The primer ensures optimum performance of the Enforcer by getting air out of the pumps so water can go in faster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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