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18th LRS conducts ATSO training

An Airman tightens his M50 gas mask while putting on his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during Ability to Survive and Operate training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2019. The equipment is donned in the event of a chemical, biological, radiologic or nuclear threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th LRS conducts ATSO training

More than 300 Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron participate in Ability to Survive and Operate training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2019. The ATSO training tested Airmen on their response and recovery during various emergency situations including chemical attacks, unexploded ordnance and Self-Aid and Buddy Care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Staff College members and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants flight members observe 18th LRS facilities April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tours of Kadena’s fuels facilities fosters relationships between U.S. service members and local Okinawan fuels professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Green, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities NCO in charge, shows a tank vault to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Staff College members April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fuel tank vault houses the fuel pumps for the Able Pump House, which is capable of housing approximately 200,000 thousand gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Riichi Furugaki, JASDF Air Staff College director of education department, presents a JASDF Air Staff College patch to U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. William Holmquist, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operations officer, April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS petroleum, oils and lubricants flight maintains relationships with fellow JASDF members by hosting frequent tours of their facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Green, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities NCO in charge, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Riichi Furugaki, JASDF Air Staff College director of education department, and JASDF Col. Tooru Oota, JASDF Air Staff College head of education section, April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Staff College members were invited to see the different fuel capabilities of the 18th LRS petroleum, oils and lubricants flight, share information and ask questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Stark, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, demonstrates the reach of a hose on an R-11 refueling truck April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The R-11 is a 6,000 gallon refueling unit capable of issuing 600 gallons of jet fuel per minute to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Green, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities NCO in charge, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Staff College members April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Touring Kadena’s fuels facilities is an opportunity for professional networking throughout Okinawa’s fuels community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Green, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities NCO in charge, discusses an R-11 refueling truck to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Staff College members April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The R-11 is essential to providing fuel to Kadena’s aircraft and keeping them ready for any mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Riichi Furugaki, JASDF Air Staff College director of education department, greets U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. William Holmquist, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operations officer, April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Leaders from the JASDF Air Staff College visited the 18th LRS petroleum, oils and lubricants flight to learn about the systems Kadena AB uses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Fueling relationships: JASDF Air Staff College visits POL flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oils and lubricants flight bond April 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS POL flight frequently hosts bi-lateral tours of their facilities, fostering relationships between JASDF and Kadena AB members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II idles on the flight line as 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point members deploy a forward area manifold cart during a FARP exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Combining the versatility of Combat Talon II’s and FARP teams enables forward deployed aircraft to refuel anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point and 1st Special Operations Squadron Airmen load a forward area manifold cart onto an MC-130H Combat Talon II during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Regular nighttime training enables FARP and 1st SOS Airmen to stay mission ready should they be called upon for refueling operations in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

Airman 1st Class Jack Anderson and Senior Airman --TBD-- Jones, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point members, stow their equipment after completing a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP Airmen trained with the 1st Special Operations Squadron to hone skills necessary for safely hot refueling aircraft from an MC-130H Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

An 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point member observes the flight line during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS FARP team and 1st Special Operations Squadron conducted a refueling exercise to demonstrate forward-area refueling point capability in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

An 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point member stands ready to unload a forward area manifold cart during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS FARP team and 1st Special Operations Squadron routinely train together in order to maintain year-round mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

Airmen of 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point and 1st Special Operations Squadron defuel a hose during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team and 1st SOS train regularly to ensure safe operational procedures during contingency missions requiring refueling support in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II idles on the flight line during a forward area refueling point exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron FARP members practiced loading, unloading and deploying a forward area manifold cart, allowing ground based hot refueling from a Combat Talon II. FARP operations enable aircraft from other units and sister services to refuel no matter the time or location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II flies during a training sortie Aug. 9, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. The 1st SOS conducted a nighttime exercise involving the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team. FARP members routinely train with the 1st SOS to maintain year-round mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II flies during a training sortie Aug. 9, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling members participated with the 1st SOS to maintain mission readiness. FARP teams extend Kadena Air Base’s ground refueling operations capacity involving helicopter units from sister services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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