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210922-F-SI013-028

A pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron and two maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron review an F-15C Eagle maintenance log during pre-flight checks prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Kadena Airmen regularly train to maintain their capability to provide unrivaled air power in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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210922-F-SI013-456

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final end-of-runway checks on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as a multimedia specialist from the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office performs video documentation prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Trust and teamwork between operations, maintenance and support Airmen are foundational to any successful flying mission; each professional brings specialized skills to ensure U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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210922-F-SI013-397

An F-15C assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron taxis to the end of the runway prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Training missions like this ensure Kadena Airmen are prepared to operate day or night under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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210922-F-SI013-241

Airmen from 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron to launch prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The routine training mission ensured Kadena’s continued readiness to deliver air superiority for the defense of Japan and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

Airman 1st Class Isaac Percival, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production apprentice, walks past the donut loader in Kadena Air Base’s barrier maintenance shop, Sept. 21, 2021. The donut loader is a modified log splitter designed to press rubber spacers onto aircraft arresting cables. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

Rubber spacers are stacked onto an aircraft arresting cable on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. The spacers are called donuts and pressed onto the cable with a modified log splitter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Betz, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance shift lead, loads rubber spacers onto a donut loader on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. The donut loader is a modified log splitter designed to press rubber spacers onto the arresting cable that hold it in position for an aircraft to hook. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Betz, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance shift lead, left, loads rubber spacers onto a donut loader on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. The donut loader is a modified log splitter designed to press rubber spacers onto an arresting cable that hold the cable in position for an aircraft to hook. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

Takehara Yasuhide, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance technician, center, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Betz, 18th CES barrier maintenance shift lead, left, load rubber donut spacers onto a donut loader on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. The donut loader is a modified log splitter designed to press rubber donut spacers onto an arresting cable. These donuts hold the cable slightly off the ground for an aircraft hook in the event of an emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

Takehara Yasuhide, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance technician, inspects a donut loader on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. The donut loader is a modified log splitter designed to press rubber donut spacers onto an arresting cable. These donuts hold the cable slightly off the ground for an aircraft hook in the event of an emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

Takehara Yasuhide, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance technician, cuts a rubber donut attached to an aircraft arresting cable on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. One team member held each donut in place with a truck tire while Takehara did the cutting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

Takehara Yasuhide, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance technician, pulls gloves out of a supply truck on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. The gloves protect his hands when lubricating the rubber spacers before being placed onto the arresting cable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

Takehara Yasuhide, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance technician, prepares rubber donuts attached to an aircraft arresting cable for cutting on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. The donuts wear out over time and must be replaced to ensure the cable is evenly elevated across the flightline, allowing aircraft to get assistance decelerating should they need it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

18th Civil Engineer Squadron employees examine an aircraft arresting cable on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. Aircraft rely on arresting cables for assisted braking in the event of braking failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

18th Civil Engineer Squadron employees examine an aircraft arresting cable on the Kadena Air Base flightline, Sept. 21, 2021. Aircraft rely on arresting cables for assisted braking in the event of braking failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen and local nationals prepare a donut loader for use at the barrier maintenance building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. Aircraft arresting cables rely on rubber donuts to elevate the cable a few inches off the flightline, allowing aircraft to hook it for assisted braking in the event of braking failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, USFJ senior enlisted leader, listens as supervisors list the accolades of Airmen and Team Kadena members receiving coins from Rupp at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2021. The U.S. – Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, prosperity and freedom in the Indo-Pacific region, and Rupp’s visit included the opportunity to recognize members of Kadena for their part in upholding this alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, coins Staff Sgt. Joseph Catoggio, 18th Communications Squadron cyber transport supervisor, congratulating him on his accomplishments at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2021. The U.S. Air Force posture in Japan provides a ready and lethal capability that deters adversary aggression, protects the homeland, aids in Japan's defense and enhances regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and his wife Charlotte Rupp, stand next to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, during a wellness symposium at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2021. During the symposium, members from various units across Kadena were able to share the successes, challenges and goals each of them have with the new USFJ and 5th AF commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, laughs with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, and two members of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2021. This was Rupp’s first visit to Kadena as the new USFJ and 5th AF commander, allowing him to express his appreciation for the service and commitment of the 18th Wing service members and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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