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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing repair a spall during a Multi-Capable Airmen course exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. The MCA course teaches the “B man” aspect, preparing Airmen to work as part of a team on a contingency level, assisting subject matter experts. This training is innovative as it enables more service members to directly impact the production of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing clear chips of cement, called spall, from a hole in an airfield during a Multi-Capable Airmen course exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. Clearing the hole of debris is step one of expedient spall repair, a multi-staged process that allows use of an airfield to be quickly reestablished in the event of high-impact damage. In terms of scale, a hole five feet wide is considered a spall, anything bigger is considered a crater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing demonstrate their knowledge of expedient spall repair during a Multi-Capable Airmen course exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. The MCA course provides a combination of classroom education and applied learning, but with a strong focus on hands-on training to teach Airmen abilities outside of their Air Force specialty code. The training is broken down into three tiers, each more in-depth than the last, and provides Airmen context for their role by exposing them to different jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

U.S. service members from the 18th Wing walk to their next training exercise location during the Multi-Capable Airmen course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. Thirty-two Kadena service members were chosen to participate in Kadena’s first MCA course. In the future, all Airmen in-processing to Kadena will potentially receive a basic introduction to Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing work together to unload buckets of dry mortar mix during a Multi-Capable Airmen course, including training on expedient spall repair at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. During this exercise, U.S. service members get hands-on training of each step in the process of restoring a damaged airfield. While spall repair may not be a part of everyone’s day-to-day job, the MCA concept enables more Airmen to perform these duties in an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th Wing Multi-Capable Airmen course teaches spall repair

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Rhodes, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, teaches about expedient spall repair during a Multi-Capable Airmen course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. The MCA course supports the Agile Combat Employment concept and teaches Airmen skills outside of their normal job duties, such as purchasing goods overseas as a paying agent, setting up a communications flyaway kit and repairing spalls. Having a force of Multi-Capable Airmen allows for more efficient teams, with fewer people, potentially changing how the Air Force generates airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Blevins, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of generator maintenance, positions a mat of fiber reinforced polymer for an airfield damage repair compatible with agile combat employment proof of concept during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. As VS20 comes to an end, the planning for VS22 begins with the incorporation of lessons learned from the past two weeks, so the military remains ready to defend the nation and its alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Virgel Woodard, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice overlooks the results of a new airfield damage repair technique he partook in during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. During the exercise, Airmen from the 18th CEG successfully executed the Air Force’s first operational test of modified fiber reinforced polymer matting as a solution for expedient, semi-permanent ADR. While VS is a training exercise held biennially in a real-world environment, the 2020 exercise was scaled down from previous years due to the global COVD-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Goodson, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice tightens an anchor bushing to secure the fiber reinforced polymer mat during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. VS enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging adversary units at sea, in the air, in space, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. The 18th CEG’s role was to test a modified fiber reinforced polymer matting and validate proof of concept as an airfield damage repair solution compatible with agile combat employment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group operate heavy machinery to test an agile combat employment compatible airfield damage repair proof of concept during exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. During the exercise, more than 11,000 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen synchronized to train in a real-world environment to demonstrate their readiness to respond to any contingency at a moment’s notice. The 18th CEG played its role in successfully executing the Air Force’s first ADR with modified fiber reinforced polymer matting and channeled up lessons learned to Pacific Air Forces Civil Engineer Readiness to improve the Air Force’s multi-domain combat lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group move a mat of fiber reinforced polymer to act as a semi-permanent repair for airfield damage repair compatible with agile combat employment during Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. Lessons learned and feedback for improvements were channeled up to Pacific Air Forces Civil Engineer Readiness to improve the Air Force’s multi-domain combat lethality, securing our ability to implement the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group use a forklift to move modified fiber reinforced polymer matting for use as a solution for expedient airfield damage repair during exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. VS20 is a biennial, U.S.-only, joint field training exercise. The primary focus of VS20 was to demonstrate the U.S. military’s commitment to preserving, securing, maintaining regional stability and remaining postured to respond when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marshall Barman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance journeyman, moves debris during the Air Force’s first operational test of modified fiber reinforced polymer matting as a solution for expedient, semi-permanent airfield damage repair compatible with agile combat employment as part of exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. The 18th CEG plays an important part in supporting the Pacific Air Forces’ effort to operationalize concepts designed to become more agile in execution, more strategic in deterrence, and more resilient in capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian McDonald, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance craftsman, operates a compact tract loader during exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. This is the eighth exercise in the VS series since 2006. The exercise is held during even years, opposite the U.S. Air Force-led Northern Edge exercise series held during odd years. During VS20, The 18th CEG successfully executed the Air Force’s first operational test of modified fiber reinforced polymer matting for expedient airfield damage repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael McGuiness, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment apprentice, drives a water truck over an airfield damage recovery site for dust control during exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. During VS20, the 18th CEG successfully executed the Air Force’s first operational test of modified fiber reinforced polymer matting as a solution for expedient airfield damage repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise Valiant Shield 2020

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group receive a pre-brief before participating in exercise Valiant Shield 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2020. VS20, the eighth iteration since 2006, allows the U.S. joint force to more fully develop joint all-domain operations concepts through exercises and safe experimentation for application in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Kadena Air Base’s role was to test a modified fiber reinforced polymer matting as an expedient airfield damage repair solution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and an E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned to the 18th Wing fly in formation after participating in Exercise Westpac Rumrunner, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2020. Taking steps to innovate and integrate during exercises and operations enhances readiness and lethality for the 18th Wing, its allies and partners so the wing is ready to respond quickly. The various efforts undertaken to promote the PACAF mission directly contribute to the ability to strengthen alliances and partnerships with an emphasis on interoperability, domain awareness, information sharing, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron refuels U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan and a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron while participating in Exercise Westpac Rumrunner, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2020. The 18th Wing executed the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner with joint partners with a focus on improved interoperability and fine-tuning of agile combat employment concepts. ACE is the cornerstone of the wing’s operating concept. It enables forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring multi-capable Airmen are postured in a position of advantage to generate combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)

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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron roll up a fuel line after refueling aircraft during forward area refueling point operations for the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. “Ground personnel and aircrew practiced alert scrambles and forward air refueling operations of F-15 and F-16 aircraft from C-130s, an essential part of PACAF’s focus on agile combat employment,” said Lt. Col. Craig Van Beusekom, Rumrunner 3.0 airboss and 67th Fighter Squadron commander. The FARP mission supports contingency and exercise operations to refuel aircraft and equipment in austere locations where typical air-to-air refueling or established refueling stations are not available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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Exercise WestPac Rumrunner III

U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron prepare to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. One intent of WestPac Rumrunner is to integrate specific skills Airmen practice regularly into one integrated, joint scenario. The 18th Wing brings a diverse array of capabilities to the table – air superiority, aerial refueling, airborne command and control, combat search and rescue, aeromedical evacuation, special operations, and a variety of combat support services in addition to the contributions of our joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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