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Kadena's Forceful Tiger

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare a hydrant fueling system on the flightline to refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during the Forceful Tiger exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 1, 2015. The Stratotankers delivered 800,000 pounds of fuel to 50 aircraft that participated in the aerial exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Largest Kadena flying exercise successfully completed

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Wisconsin Air National Guard 115th Fighter Wing and an F-15C Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron taxi on the flightline of Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Exercise Forceful Tiger April 1, 2015. The exercise allowed the pilots to train alongside multiple aircraft including KC-135 Stratotankers from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Wisconsin Air National Guard 176th Fighter Squadron, in various scenarios, increasing their combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Kadena's Forceful Tiger

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off during the Forceful Tiger exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 1, 2015. During the exercise, pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron worked with the 33rd RQS to conduct rescue training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Kadena's Forceful Tiger

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron and two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters from the 33rd Rescue Squadron land during the Forceful Tiger exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 1, 2015. The exercise allowed the pilots to train alongside multiple aircraft including KC-135 Stratotankers from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Wisconsin Air National Guard 176th Fighter Squadron, in various scenarios, increasing their combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Kadena's Forceful Tiger

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, takes off during the Forceful Tiger exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 1, 2015. The stratotankers allowed 50 aircraft to stay airborne during the exercise for more than four hours by keeping them fueled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Kadena's Forceful Tiger

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Deprez (left) and Tech. Sgt. David Williams, both 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, replace a fire control valve on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker engine during the Forceful Tiger exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 1, 2015. The 718th AMXS maintains the Air Force’s only air refueling, combat search and rescue and air battle management assets in the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Kadena's Forceful Tiger

Twelve U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron taxi onto the runway during the Forceful Tiger exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 1, 2015. During the aerial exercise, the Stratotankers delivered 800,000 pounds of fuel to approximately 50 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Kadena’s 67th AMU honors new dedicated crew chiefs

A group of Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit gather for the Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony here at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2015. During this ceremony crew chiefs are recognized for their hard work and are paired with a pilot and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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Kadena’s 67th AMU honors new dedicated crew chiefs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Tran, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, addresses the new dedicated crew chiefs and dedicated assistant crew chiefs during their ceremony March 31, 2015 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony is meant to recognize the crew chiefs for their hard work to ensuring aircraft are properly maintained. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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Kadena’s 67th AMU honors new dedicated crew chiefs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adyel Quinones-Velez, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, salutes Lt. Col. William Denham, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, after receiving his certificate and coin at the Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony March 31, 2015 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. He was awarded the honor of dedicated crew chief for demonstrating superior performance in compliance with safety practices and technical requirements while displaying managerial skills and leadership abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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67th Fighter Squadron breaks Kadena AB sortie record

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christian Schweitzer, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, hands a fuel hose to Senior Airman Johnny Brown, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, to refuel an F-15C Eagle during a sortie surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2015. The surge allows the unit to get ahead of the flying-hour program and gives them the ability to test their maximum production capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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67th Fighter Squadron breaks Kadena AB sortie record

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during a sortie surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2015. Normally, the unit flies about 22 sorties per day, but during a surge, the unit will try to fly 75 or more sorties in one day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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67th Fighter Squadron breaks Kadena AB sortie record

Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit rush to complete final inspections on F-15C Eagles before they take off during a sortie surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2015. A surge is a scheduled event where a unit generates a higher number of sorties than usual. The surge allows the unit to get ahead of flying goals and tests their maximum production capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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67th Fighter Squadron breaks Kadena AB sortie record

Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit rush to complete final inspections on F-15C Eagles before take off during a sortie surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2015. The 67th FS broke a Kadena Air Base record March 26, 2015, by flying 278 sorties in four days, beating the previous record held by the 44th Fighter Squadron of 244. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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67th Fighter Squadron breaks Kadena AB sortie record

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Santiago, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, salutes Maj. Johnny Koegel, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot, after completing a preflight check during a sortie surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2015. The 67th FS broke a Kadena record on March 26, 2015, by flying 278 sorties in four days. A sortie is a mission from the moment an aircraft takes off to when it lands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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67th Fighter Squadron breaks Kadena AB sortie record

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Kope, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, works on an F-15C Eagle’s secondary power during a sortie surge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2015. The 67th AMU worked diligently to keep the aircraft flying, allowing them to complete 278 flying missions in four days, and beating the previous record held by the 44th Fighter Squadron of 244. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Finding the hidden treasures of Okinawa

Catholic youth group members from Kadena Air Base, Japan, pose for a photo after finding a geocoin while geocaching near Araha Beach, Japan, March 21, 2015. Geocaching is a new century treasure hunt using GPS and clues provided on a website. Geocoins can occasionally be found in geocaches and are meant to be taken, placed in different caches and tracked around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Finding the hidden treasures of Okinawa

A Catholic youth group member from Kadena Air Base, Japan, checks the coordinates on their hand-held GPS to find a geocache near Araha Beach, March 21, 2015. Geocaching became popular around the year 2000 when GPS became more accurate and accessible to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Finding the hidden treasures of Okinawa

A Catholic youth group member from Kadena Air Base, Japan, finds a hidden cache during a geocaching activity near Araha Beach, Japan, March 21, 2015. Geocaching is a new century treasure hunt using GPS and clues provided on a website. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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Finding the hidden treasures of Okinawa

Catholic youth group members from Kadena Air Base, Japan, examine the contents of a geocache near Araha during their monthly outdoor activity, March 21, 2015. Geocaching is like a high-tech treasure hunt using GPS to locate hidden containers. The thrill of the game can be getting to the destination or in actually finding the treasure itself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)
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