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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off to conduct training operations during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing is capable of rapidly generating combat ready aircraft and support at a moment’s notice, and exercises keep members of Team Kadena ready around the clock to defend Okinawa from threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

Fully armed Aircraft from the 18th Wing conduct an elephant walk during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing operates combat ready fleets of HH-60 Pave Hawks, F-15 Eagles, E-3 Sentries and KC-135 Stratotankers, making it the largest combat-ready wing in the U.S. Air Force. Kadena AB provides leading-edge counter air, command and control, air refueling and combat search and rescue operations, enabling theater commanders of joint and allied partners to project and enhance lethal, persistent and flexible combat power in response to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force 44th and 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagles and 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentries taxi down the runway during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The elephant walk showcased Team Kadena's ability to quickly generate combat air power in the event of an attack on Okinawa. Operating from the largest U.S. military installation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the 18th Wing defends U.S. and Japanese mutual interests by providing a forward power projection platform with fully integrated, deployable combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Diane Rosch, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer apprentice, measures the length of a mock flightline during the air field damage repair scenario of a no-notice training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen at every level are empowered to lead decisively and play key roles in operations, especially during times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen operate heavy machinery to perform airfield damage repair operations during a no-notice training exercise, April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing’s aircraft generation and combat mission are directly affected by the status of the runway. By quickly performing airfield damage repair operations, the 18th CES is able to ensure the 18th Wing is able to constantly generate aircraft despite sustaining damage to airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, ride in a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk to monitor an elephant walk during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The exercise demonstrated Team Kadena's ability to generate full air combat power in a short amount of time. The 18th Wing operates a fleet of more than 80 combat-ready aircraft to perform air superiority, aerial refueling, airborne warning and control, and combat search and rescue to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Zernikel, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit engine mechanic, calls anend exercise command over a radio on behalf of Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, during a no-notice training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen at every level are empowered and trained to lead decisively during times of crisis. The exercise demonstrated Team Kadena's ability to withstand simulated air attack and maintain mission posture for continuously generating air combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18th Wing generates full combat power during no-notice exercise

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off for a sortie during a no-notice training exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena conducts exercises to maintain a well-trained force which provides around the clock operational support to enhance peace and security in the Pacific and the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hammer in stakes to secure a mobile aircraft arresting system during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MAAS is used to capture hook-prepared fighter aircraft to ensure safe landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen use specialized equipment to clear debris from a runway during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the airfield damage repair portion of the exercise, the 18th CES trains throughout the night to ensure mission capability in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

A U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airman operates heavy machinery to perform airfield damage repairs during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is capable of quickly repairing a damaged runway to ensure aircraft are able to take off and land safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen mobilize heavy equipment for airfield damage repair during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct nighttime runway-repair training to ensure Kadena’s mission capabilities aren’t hindered from an attack, regardless of the time of day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Casey Miller, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, remains alert during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th CES are able to mobilize airfield damage repair teams at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Late Night Repairs: 18th CES performs nightime ADR

A U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airman from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron monitors heavy equipment during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 18th CES train to ensure they can return Kadena AB’s runways to mission-ready as quickly as possible after an attack or natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

An U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron arrives from Cope Tiger 2017, April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cope Tiger 2017 is an annual multilateral exercise aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kyle Jones, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, is welcomed home by his daughters on the flightline April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 44th FS returned to Kadena AB after participating in multinational exercise Cope Tiger 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Julius Romasanta, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, embraces his family on the flightline April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Fighter pilots from the 44th FS returned from a two week annual exercise called Cope Tiger. Cope Tiger 2017 is a multilateral aerial exercise used to perfect wartime tactics and increase interoperability between the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

An U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline as family members watch for their loved ones to arrive from Cope Tiger 2017, April 3, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participates in exercises like Cope Tiger to increase combat readiness in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater.
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot walks off the flightline with his family April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 44th FS recently returned from Cope Tiger 2017, a multilateral exercise meant to increase the combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Welcome Home: 44th FS returns from Cope Tiger

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kyle Jones, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, carries his daughter on his shoulders April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS pilots recently returned from training at exercise Cope Tiger 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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