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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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New Chief in Town

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, signs Senior Airman Below-The-Zone paperwork Dec. 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ditore makes Airmen his top priority as Kadena’s newest senior enlisted leader; building relationships and making differences in lives has been a goal of Ditore’s since his first day in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Top notch maintainers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacques Broussard, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs operational checks on an F-15 Eagle Dec. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Frequent maintenance and operational checks ensure top performance of the F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Top notch maintainers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Murrell, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an F-15 Eagle Dec. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th EMS performs power-checks on F-15 Eagles before routine flying missions. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Top notch maintainers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Murrell, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secures a panel on an F-15 Eagle Dec. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is a vital component of maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Out with the old, in with the new

Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance team install a new garbage disposal unit in the Tee House Dec. 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Tee House is a historical building on Kadena and first opened in January of 1967. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Out with the old, in with the new

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaime Gracias and Senior Airman Jacob Graham, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels System Maintenance technicians, and U.S. Navy Seaman Richard Robledo, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five utilities construction man, take out an old garbage disposal unit at the Tee House Dec. 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The WFSM technicians ensure different systems, such as garbage disposals, water systems for housing and plumbing are functioning properly or replaced entirely for safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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Out with the old, in with the new

U.S. Navy Seaman Gregory Whitlow, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five utilities construction man, secures a new garbage disposal Dec. 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance partners with U.S. Navy units to ensure unity of maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Out with the old, in with the new

Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance team prepare a garbage disposal for installment at the Tee House Dec. 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. WFSM is responsible for installing equipment related to water and fuels to different areas of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Midnight Emergency

U.S. Air Force Maj. Anibal Aguirre, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons and tactics officer, piloted one of the HH-60G Pave Hawks during the rescue of five MV-22 Osprey crewmembers Dec. 13, 2016. Members of the 33rd RQS participated in the successful rescue of the Marines alongside members of the 31st RQS, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard following a shallow water landing off the coast of Okinawa near Camp Schwab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Midnight Emergency

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sterling Brisbin, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, aided in the rescue of five Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing following a landing in shallow water off the Okinawa coastline in an MV-22 Osprey Dec. 13, 2016. Members of the 31st worked alongside members of the 33rd RQS, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard in rescuing the crew of the downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/released)
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Midnight Emergency

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Arriza is a special mission aviator instructor for the 33rd Rescue Squadron. He participated in the rescue of five Marines alongside other members of the 33rd RQS, 31st RQS, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard Dec. 13, 2016. The Marines, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, had conducted a shallow water landing off the coast of Okinawa near Camp Schwab in an MV-22 Osprey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Best of the best

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Collin Baulch, 18th Munitions Squadron production flight chief, for his selection to chief master sergeant Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Through exemplary leadership, the best senior noncommissioned officers progress to the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Best of the best

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Collin Baulch, 18th Munitions Squadron production flight chief, is congratulated by his son for his selection to chief master sergeant as his wife observes Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Many senior NCOs credit their families for helping them progress throughout their Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Best of the best

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, left, 18th Wing commander and Lt. Col. Richard Worcester, right, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, tack on the rank of chief master sergeant to Senior Master Sgt. Harold Frithsen, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit maintenance superintendent Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The rank of chief master sergeant is the highest rank possible for enlisted members in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Best of the best

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, right, 18th Wing commander and Lt. Col. Pete Leija, left, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander, tack on the rank of chief master sergeant to Senior Master Sgt. Michale Varney, 18th EMS armament flight chief Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tacking on rank is a time-honored tradition in the Air Force symbolizing promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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