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18th CMS Repairs, Rebuilds, Replaces engines

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Sanchez, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, inspects a fan on the F-100 jet engine on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The F-100 engines are part of the F-15 fighter jet assigned here whose primary mission is to provide ready air and space power to promote U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region during peacetime, through crisis and in war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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18th CMS Repairs, Rebuilds, Replaces engines

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Francisco Cruz, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, finishes installing a low pressure turbine on the TF-34 engine on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The TF-34 engine is part of an A-10 Warthog assigneds to Osan Air Base, Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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18th CMS Repairs, Rebuilds, Replaces engines

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Francisco Cruz, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, and Senior Airmen Torrey Sanchez, 18th CMS aerospace propulsion journeyman, place a low pressure turbine onto a TF-34 engine on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The TF-34 engine is part of an A-10 Warthog stationed on Osan Air Base, Korea. The 18th CMS supports the mission in Osan by providing any backshop engine repairs needed for the A-10 to carry out its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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18 LRS supports MFE

An Airman from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron checks the length of equipment against a cargo manifest on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. Airmen from the 18th LRS measured and weighed aircraft parts and maintenance equipment to ensure proper transportation during a mission focused exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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18 LRS supports MFE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Whitney Mitchell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron northside aircraft parts store journeyman, and Senior Airman Micah Franke, 18th LRS central storage journeyman, peel inaccurate labels from cargo on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The goal of the MFE is to enforce unit self-assessment year-round, keeping units accountable for non-compliance and reporting how each unit prepares to solve the problems through self-analysis and implementation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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18 LRS supports MFE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Craver, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, marshalls Airman 1st Class Reinhardt Andersen, 18th LRS fuels distribution operator, as he transports cargo to be weighed on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. Airmen from the 18th LRS participated in a mission focused exercise by checking the weight and dimensions of shipping containers against a cargo manifest to practice the proper deployment of aircraft parts and maintenance equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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18 LRS supports MFE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jerry Duvall, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal operations journeyman, marshalls Staff Sgt. Mykel Wilson, 18th LRS fuels distribution supervisor, as he lowers a forklift’s forks on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2014. After checking the weight and dimensions of shipping containers against a cargo manifest, Airmen from the 18th LRS loaded the cargo onto trucks to simulate delivery in support of a mission focused exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)
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18 FSS provides midnight meal

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josef Kasprzak, 18th Force Support Squadron assistant facility manager, assists a customer through the checkout line at the Marshall Dining Facility on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The dining facility provides Airmen working late hours a meal to help them stay mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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18 FSS provides midnight meal

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Dotson, 18th Force Support Squadron food service specialist, serves a line of Airmen at the Marshall Dining Facility on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The facility is open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to provide Airmen working late hours a meal to help them stay mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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18 FSS provides midnight meal

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isiah Davis (right) and Airman 1st Class Amanda Dotson, (left) 18th Force Support Squadron food service specialists, prepare the food line for the late night shift, commonly called midnight chow, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The Marshall Dining Facility has late night hours from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. every day for those that work late hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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18 FSS provides midnight meal

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isiah Davis, 18th Force Support Squadron food service specialist (left), and Airman 1st Class Amanda Dotson, 18th FSS food service specialist (middle), prepare food for a customer at the Marshall Dining Facility on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The dining facility has late night hours from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. every day to accomodate those who work midnight shifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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18 FSS provides midnight meal

U.S. Air Force Airman Richard Bojorques, 18th Force Support Squadron food service specialist, prepares a pan of cookies at the Marshall Dining Facility on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. The dining facility offers a variety of food to provide Airmen choices to stay mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)
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2014 Kadena Senior NCO Induction Ceremony

U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Alfredo Chavez, command master chief for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is presented a gift from U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Griffieth, 18th Communications Squadron plans and rescources flight chief and Top 3 President, during the Senior NCO Induction ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2014. Chaves was the guest speaker for the event and spoke about what it means to be a leader and how to lead by example. The ceremony was a celebration for those who have been selected to put on the rank of master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel/Released)
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2014 Turkey Shoot recognizes outstanding Airmen

Members from the 44th Fighter Squadron receive the Top Fighter Squadron trophy at the 18th Wing’s 2014 Turkey Shoot on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2014. The award was presented to the 44th FS as a result of their performance in a bi-lateral training exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, an academic test of tactical knowledge and visual recognition and a friendly one-on-one competition against the 67th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson Elleman/Released)
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2014 Turkey Shoot recognizes outstanding Airmen

Members from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit receive the Top AMU trophy at the 18th Wing’s 2014 Turkey Shoot on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2014. The 67th AMU earned the trophy in this year’s maintenance competition consisting of a timed weapons load competition and inspections on aircraft appearance, correctness of aircraft forms and a timed external fuel tank installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson Elleman/Released)
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18th OG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. David Mineau, 18th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2014. Mineau commands nearly 900 people in eight squadrons and approximately 80 F-15, KC-135, E-3 AWACS and HH-60 aircraft valued at more than $4 billion. The 18th Operations Group performs all 18th Wing flying, as well as aeromedical and combat rescue missions, in support of U.S. and allied interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)
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Okinawan families welcome their ancestors during Obon

Ochugen gifts placed on the Butsudan during Obon at Yomitan village, Japan, Aug. 10, 2014. Another element of Obon season is Ochugen gift giving. This is a time for people to thank their relatives and those who have taken care of them daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Okinawan families welcome their ancestors during Obon

Eisa dancers perform a traditional dance during Obon at Yomitan village, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2014. One of the interesting events during Obon is Eisa dancing, which is performed after the spirits are sent back to the other world. Eisa is performed by groups of young people in cities and villages throughout the prefecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Okinawan families welcome their ancestors during Obon

Sousei Yamakawa, owner of the house, burns uchikabi, which is the paper spirit money during the last day of Obon at Yomitan village, Japan, Aug. 10, 2014. In Okinawa, Obon runs throughout July 13-15 on the old lunar calendar, which means this year it falls throughout Aug. 8-10. The three days of Obon are called Unke, known as the welcoming day; Nakabi, which is dedicated to visiting relative's homes; and Ukui, which is dedicated to sending the ancestral spirits back to the other world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Okinawan families welcome their ancestors during Obon

Sousei Yamakawa, owner of the house, prays for his family's and relative's safety and happiness in front of Butsudan before sending ancestral spirits back to the other world at Yomitan village, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2014. Okinawans invite their ancestral spirits to visit the family's Butsudan during this traditional period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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