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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, poses while rappelling down a tower during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen, popularly called cable dawgs, maintain and install cables on telecommunications towers and underground vaults or maintenance holes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lenion Amerine, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, climbs up a 150-foot training tower during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 18th CS Airmen are responsible for the upkeep and protection of the base’s cyber infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left 18th Wing commander, prepares to simulate rescuing Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, during an 18th CS tower rescue procedure demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 18th Wing commander was invited to the 18th CS immersion event for a demonstration of cable dawg capabilities to sustain communications across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Keval Smith, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron senior enlisted leader, rappels down a tower during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 18th CS Airmen are responsible for the upkeep and protection of the base’s cyber infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, ascends a 150-foot training tower during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen, popularly called cable dawgs, maintain and install cables on telecommunications towers and underground vaults or maintenance holes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, climbs up a 150-foot training tower during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen, popularly called cable dawgs, maintain and install cables on telecommunications towers and underground vaults or maintenance holes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, left, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, explains rappelling procedures to Chief Master Sgt. Keval Smith, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron senior enlisted leader, during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 18th CS sustains communications across the installation by maintaining cable and antenna systems and conducting cyber defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, checks his equipment during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 18th CS sustains communications across the installation by maintaining cable and antenna systems and conducting cyber defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Griffan Ternes, right, 18th Communications Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of cable and antenna operations, checks a personal fall arrest system on Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. A PFAS is used to safely prevent a worker from falling by securing them with an anchor point, a connector, and a body harness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Curley, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, secures safety rope during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 18th CS sustains communications across the installation by maintaining cable and antenna systems and conducting cyber defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Castor, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, inspects a rappelling rope during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. Technicians climb towers for preventative maintenance inspections, changing of light bulbs, and antenna inspections to ensure the base's cyber infrastructure is protected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Curtis Gogue, left, and Senior Airman Brian Curley, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technicians, set up a rappelling rope during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. CS Airmen are responsible for the upkeep and protection of the base’s cyber infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Curley, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, climbs up a 150-foot training tower during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen, popularly called cable dawgs, maintain and install cables on telecommunications towers and underground vaults or maintenance holes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18th OG Commander

Col David “Ghost” Deptula is the Commander of the 18th Operations Group, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan. He commands the largest combat operations group in the U.S. Air Force comprised of 900 people in nine squadrons.
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Kadena Airmen supply hope in July

A children’s support facility staff member sorts through donations made by local military members and family during a Christmas in July event at a child support facility outside Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2024. The program is a volunteer and donation-based event initiated to provide aid to the local Okinawan children’s support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena Airmen supply hope in July

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Wing and 353rd Special Operations Wing and children’s support facility staff members pose for a group photo during a Christmas in July event at a child support facility outside Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2024.The program is a volunteer and donation-based event initiated to provide aid to the local Okinawan children’s support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena Airmen supply hope in July

A young girl plays with a donated doll during a Christmas in July event at a child support facility outside Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2024. The program is a volunteer and donation-based event initiated to provide aid to the local Okinawan children’s support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena Airmen supply hope in July

Two girls play with donated toys during a Christmas in July event at a child support facility outside Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2024. A Christmas in July event is an annual volunteer donation event initiated by the 18th Wing Safety, and has been going on for the past four years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena Airmen supply hope in July

Two boys play rock-paper-scissors over a donated toy during a Christmas in July event at a child support facility outside Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2024. The donation provides support to the local children’s support facilities for families experiencing financial hardships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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Kadena Airmen supply hope in July

A child lowers a bag of donated toys and clothing during a Christmas in July event at a child support facility outside Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2024. The donation provides support to the local children’s support facilities for families experiencing financial hardships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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