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Kadena Fire Station 1 hosts Fire Prevention Week open house

Sparky the Dog greets guests at Fire Station 1 Open House at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. The open house was hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron to raise awareness about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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5th EACCS deactivates

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes Jr., former 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron commander, addresses the 5th EACCS during a deactivation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Prior to deactivation, the 5th EACCS flew the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, which provides theater ground and air commanders with ground surveillance to support attack operations and targeting that contributes to the delay, disruption and destruction of enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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5th EACCS deactivates

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, 18th Operations Group commander, addresses the 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron during a deactivation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. The 5th EACCS was formed in 1985 by the consolidation of the 25th Antisubmarine Squadron and the 25th Special Operations Squadron; it remained inactive until it was converted into expeditionary status in July 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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5th EACCS deactivates

Airmen from the Kadena Honor Guard present the colors during the 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron deactivation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. The 5th EACCS is a provisional squadron of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to Pacific Air Forces to activate or inactivate as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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5th EACCS deactivates

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes Jr. (right), renders his final salute as the 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron commander to U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, 18th Operations Group commander, during the 5th EACCS deactivation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Prior to deactivation, the 5th EACCS delivered command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance across the United States Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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5th EACCS deactivates

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, 18th Operations Group commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes Jr., former 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron commander, furl the 5th EACCS guidon during the 5th EACCS deactivation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. The 5th EACCS was formed in 1985 by the consolidation of the 25th Antisubmarine Squadron and the 25th Special Operations Squadron; it remained inactive until it was converted into expeditionary status in July 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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5th EACCS deactivates

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, 18th Operations Group commander, addresses the 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron during its deactivation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Prior to deactivation, the 5th EACCS flew the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, which provides theater ground and air commanders with ground surveillance to support attack operations and targeting that contributes to the delay, disruption and destruction of enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022.Conducting integrated operations with joint partners and allies ensures Pacific Air Forces maintains a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive aerial refueling over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a flexible theater posture to enhance its ability to provide the Department of Defense options to support our allies and partners in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive aerial refueling over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a flexible theater posture to enhance its ability to provide the Department of Defense options to support our allies and partners in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps aircrews routinely train together to enhance bilateral interoperability in support of the defense of Japan while securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Balcom, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, over the Indo-Pacific theater, Sept. 28, 2022. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Kadena conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Della Pia, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts a preflight briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Nunn, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker communication and navigation specialist, listens to an aircraft preflight check at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units to form a world-class combat team ready to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 909th Air Refueling Squadron review KC-135 Stratotanker maintenance records at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Force's lead force for air refueling U.S. and allied aircraft during all contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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Air Force Chief Scientist visits Kadena

Dr. Victoria Coleman, right, Air Force Chief Scientist, examines a MTGR robot assigned to the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The MTGR robot is used to get into small areas and handle explosive ordnance when Airmen are executing a dismounted operation and unable to carry larger equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Air Force Chief Scientist visits Kadena

Dr. Victoria Coleman, left, Air Force Chief Scientist, observes 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders demonstrate their drone-disarming software at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. 18th SFS personnel intercept unauthorized small, unmanned aircraft systems with radio frequency jamming tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Air Force Chief Scientist visits Kadena

Dr. Victoria Coleman, left, Air Force Chief Scientist, coins U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Sprinkel, right, 18th Wing Innovations Lab NCO in-charge, for his project management accomplishments at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. Shogun Warriors were given the opportunity to ask Dr. Coleman questions, exchange strategic insights and showcase Kadena’s mission operations. While here, Dr. Coleman stressed the importance of innovation within the U.S. Air Force, and recognized 18th Wing Airmen for accomplishments made toward a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Air Force Chief Scientist visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Yunker, left, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels quality and compliance section chief, explains his spark tank invention to Dr. Victoria Coleman, right, Air Force Chief Scientist, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. Yunker’s project, which won first place in the Pacific Air Forces Spark Tank 2022, repurposed pieces of unused equipment to create an additive injector which converts commercial fuel into military-grade fuel acceptable for aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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