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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load technicians, load a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The GAU-18’s mobile design allows it to be mounted on an HH-60 Pave Hawk and is capable of firing 650 to 750 rounds per-minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons expediter, dawns ear protection as his team arms an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS plays a vital part in maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific Region by providing forward power projection as well as search, rescue and recovery mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force weapons-load Airman from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit use aerospace ground equipment to perform system checks on an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilians when necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit places a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun on a cart July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Armament Airmen work on the flightline and in the back-shop 24/7 in order to provide combat, counter-air capabilities to every HH-60 Pave Hawk in the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Joint exercises takes medical resupply capabilities to new level

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Medical Support Squadron assemble a pallet of supplies during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To ensure all U.S. forces on Okinawa are ready to fight at a moment’s notice, the 18th MDSS provides medical supplies to all DoD service members, dependents and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Joint exercises takes medical resupply capabilities to new level

U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brett Silverman and Staff Sgt. Jared Bland, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technicians, load a pallet of supplies onto a forklift during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the exercise, 18th MDSS Airmen were challenged to meet the demands of their regular customers for real-world operations and respond to simulated crises throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Joint exercises takes medical resupply capabilities to new level

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leah Stivers, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, tracks supply orders requested by the 18th Medical Group during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Theater Lead Agent for Medical Material – Pacific hosted the exercise, which serves as the central node for providing medical supplies and equipment to all deployed forces within PACOM, with the exception of the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Joint exercises takes medical resupply capabilities to new level

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Don Kosht, 1-1 Special Forces Group medical logistics technician, reviews an order supplies during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The order was arranged and requested by the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Material – Pacific. Exercise participants overcame obstacles such as making the most out of transportation and shipment confinements with limited airlift resources and navigating through a myriad of joint-service rules and regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Joint exercises takes medical resupply capabilities to new level

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danyelle Saboy and Staff Sgt. Jared Bland, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technicians, pack medical supplies for their customers during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Theater Lead Agent for Medical Material – Pacific hosted the exercise, which serves as the central node for providing medical supplies and equipment to all deployed forces within PACOM, with the exception of the Korean peninsula.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Roadside rescue: Airmen assist injured local children

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Danielle Clemons, 18th Medical Group Medical Services Account cashier, works at her station May 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Clemons recently provided medical assistance to a local family upon witnessing a car accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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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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Kadena Pharmacy hosts drug take back day

Members of the Drug Take-Back Day event sort the collected medications at the 18th Medical Group, Sept. 23, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. National Prescription Drug Take-Back day is designed to reduce intentional and unintentional misuse of prescription drugs. The event is held at least twice per year so patients can easily drop off their medication for proper disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Kadena Pharmacy hosts drug take back day

A customer hands prescription medication to Staff Sgt. Nicholas Petrelis, 18th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, during the Drug Take-Back Day event at the 18th Medical Group Sept. 23, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Drug Take-Back Day helps prevent medication misuse, abuse, and theft. The unused, expired or unwanted medications were dropped off at the 18th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Kadena Pharmacy hosts drug take back day

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Murphy, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, pours expired medicines into a collection box during the Drug Take-Back Day event at the 18th Medical Group, Sept. 23, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the event, Kadena received approximately 156 pounds in unused or expired prescribed medications to turn in at designated locations for proper disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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