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My Iwo Jima Experience

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, walk along a trail to Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Jan. 12, 2017. Airmen from different units throughout Kadena were selected for this special trip as part of a professional military education outing to learn about the battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Surging above expectations

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron arrives at its refueling spot during a surge operation Jan. 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the surge, Airmen operate hot pits, where one F-15 after another is refueled so the jets can continue the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Surging above expectations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Leonard, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts communication system checks during a surge operation Jan. 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The surge tests the abilities of fighter squadrons to get aircraft airborne in the fastest time possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Surging above expectations

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxies down the runway during a surge operation Jan. 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Surges allow units to surpass flying goals and production capabilities, typically generating more than 60 sorties a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Surging above expectations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Leonard, left, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Moises Leos, right, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, refuel an F-15 Eagle during surge operations Jan. 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During this particular surge, the 67th Fighter Squadron exceeded their sortie goals for the given timeframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Surging above expectations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Greaux, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, directs an F-15 Eagle during surge operations Jan. 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During a surge, multiple F-15s are refueled consecutively, maintaining a high operational tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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All systems go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jason Garciadealba and Adrian Garrucho, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technicians, check the avionics systems of an F-15 Eagle Jan. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Avionics technicians are responsible for keeping aircraft avionics systems properly operating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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All systems go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrian Garrucho, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, turns on a hydraulic test stand Jan. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The hydraulic test stand assists with running tests on an aircraft and gets hydraulics moving in the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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All systems go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaleena Musumeci, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, assists Senior Airman Jason Garciadealba, 67th AMU avionics technician, with a remote control unit Jan. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The RCU identifies any problems with the avionics systems of the F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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All systems go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaleena Musumeci and Senior Airman Jason Garciadealba, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technicians, check avionics systems of an F-15 Eagle Jan. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Avionics technicians check and troubleshoot systems such as flight controls, communications and weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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All systems go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jason Garciadealba and Adrian Garrucho, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technicians, check the flight controls of an F-15 Eagle Jan. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Avionics technicians check aircraft systems daily for functionality to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Shogun structural success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Dufrene, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, begins the rivet removal procedure on a simulated aircraft structure Jan. 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The simulated aircraft structure is a training tool used by aircraft structural maintenance journeymen to demonstrate removal and replacement of rivets for Airmen new to the career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Shogun structural success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Dufrene, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, drills past the head of a rivet on a simulated aircraft structure Jan. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. One of the jobs of aircraft structural maintenance Airmen is replacing rivets on aircraft, making the aircraft structures mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Shogun structural success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Dufrene, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, drills in rivets on a simulated aircraft structure Jan. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft structural maintenance Airmen ensure structural integrity of multiple types of aircraft assigned to Kadena, including the HH-60G Pave Hawk, KC-135 Stratotanker, E-3 Sentry and other reconnaissance aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, moves an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AIM-120 AMRAAM is capable of a multitude of operations, with capabilities of reaching mach four, radar homing and explosive warheads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Weapons load crew members have to rush against the clock while using proper loading procedures to ensure secure connections of the missiles onto the F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Douglas prepares to load an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Weapons load crew members train monthly to maintain their loading qualifications and competency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the annual weapons load competition, crews are given 60 minutes to load eight missiles onto an F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for the annual weapons load competition Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition is held between the 67th and 44th Aircraft Maintenance Units to find out which Airmen make up the fastest weapons load crews on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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New Chief in Town

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, reviews paperwork Dec. 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Chief master sergeants comprise one percent of the Air Force enlisted structure. Among these top leaders, even fewer achieve the position of command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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