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18th CS cable and antenna shop lays first-ever ribbon fiber on Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Oliver Martinez, 18th Communication Squadron cable and antenna system technician, receives a plaque from U.S. Navy Capt. Katherine Mayer, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Far East command officer, during a plaque presentation on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2014. The 18th CS cable and antenna shop provided allied support during the installation of the Navy 864 circuit ribbon fiber optic cable, approximately 26,000 feet long, between Kadena Air Base and Camp Shields. The Navy 864 circuit ribbon fiber, significantly expands the IT backbone infrastructure between the two installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Henry Sims, Commander of the 18th Communications Squadron, speaks to 18th CS Airmen after a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. Sims is a prior enlisted Marine dedicated to keeping his squadron prepared to be a lethal, ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Francisco Huerta)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron stand in formation before a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. Kadena's Airmen geared up to meet and exceed the newly elevated standards of the new Air Force physical fitness assessment, which goes into effect Sept. 1, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Francisco Huerta)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Henry Sims, Commander of the 18th Communications Squadron, speaks to 18th CS Airmen after a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. While running in formation the 18th CS called cadences, with most of them tailored specifically to Kadena or 18th CS activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron run in formation for a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. The newly elevated changes to the physical fitness assessment have been rebalanced to better reflect the relative importance of each component in asseming overall health and fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron run in formation during a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. The new USAF physical trainining standards are to re-establish the critical link between physical fitness, body composition, and readiness to better prepare Airmen for current and future operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron run in formation for a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. The newly elevated changes to the physical fitness assessment have been rebalanced to better reflect the relative importance of each component in asseming overall health and fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron run in formation during a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. The new USAF physical trainining standards are to re-establish the critical link between physical fitness, body composition, and readiness to better prepare Airmen for current and future operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th CS Goes the Distance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Communications Squadron stand in formation before a two-mile morale run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2025. Kadena's Airmen geared up to meet and exceed the newly elevated standards of the new Air Force physical fitness assessment, which went into effect Sept. 1, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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18th CS keeps Kadena connected

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Doyle, 18th Communications Squadron client system technician, replaces hardware components in a computer on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2012. The 18th CS is the second largest communications squadron in the Air Force, providing fixed and mobile communications for more than 24,000 people, six major commands, 29 tenant units, and joint services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tara A. Williamson)
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18th CS keeps Kadena connected

A telephone circuit is organized to pinpoint phone areas throughout the base on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2012. The Operations Flight makes sure roughly 22,000 personnel on base, including 22 partner units, have core communications, including computer and phone access. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tara A. Williamson)
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18th CS keeps Kadena connected

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Jason Doyle and Ben Ferson, 18th Communications Squadron client system technicians, replace hardware components in a computer on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2012. As members of the 18th CS Operations Flight, Doyle and Ferson repair computers, set them up for first time use, install phones and computer programs, and troubleshoot computer and phone issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tara A. Williamson)
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18th CS keeps Kadena connected

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Webb, 18th Communication Squadron client systems technician, re-images a hard drive for a customer's trouble ticket on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2012. The 18th CS is the second largest communications squadron in the Air Force, providing fixed and mobile communications for 24,000 people, six major commands, 29 tenant units and joint services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tara A. Williamson)
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18th CS Maintains Smooth Communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Batiste and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, walk toward their shop after packing up a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. The System Client Operations Transmissions Flight is also responsible for providing public address support for different events throughout the base. They support Kadena’s mission by keeping operational communications smooth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Batiste and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, disassemble a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. Portable VSATs can be used with communication flyaway kits. This particular VSAT is lightweight and is easy to assemble and disassemble with no additional tools required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Batiste, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, boot the system of a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite after assembly at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. The VSAT satellite is controlled through the laptop. Radio frequency transmission personnel install and maintain RF transmitters, antennas, tuners and other communications devices, including those used for satellites and encryptions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, connect the wiring of a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. The System Client Operations Transmissions Flight consistently practices setting up VSATs to ensure they’re functioning properly. They perform any kind of troubleshooting necessary to get the VSATs in working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Batiste, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, mount dish petals to a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. The System Client Operations Transmissions Flight also maintains the four Geostationary Meteorological satellite antennas on Kadena. These antennas help weather forecasters keep up-to-date satellite information for forecasting purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund, radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, mount an antenna to a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. Radio frequency communications involves transmitting a wireless signal to an antenna which is tuned to a specific frequency so it receives only the desired signal. Communication is essential in supporting base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18th CS maintains smooth communications

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Braund and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manenita Matanguihan, both radio frequency transmission systems technicians with the 18th Communications Squadron, handle a Very Small Aperture Terminal satellite transceiver at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2021. A transceiver has a transmitter and receiver built into one unit. The transceiver converts a band of frequencies from an intermediate frequency to a higher frequency and transmits the converted and amplified signal to the satellite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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