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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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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, meets with members of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2021. During his visit, Rupp emphasized the importance of maintaining alliances in order to enhance security and resources in the region, as well as the importance of resilience and understanding an individual’s purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Honors the Fallen on the 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11

A tribute to five first responders who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, sits in front of the flags during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. Members of Team Kadena commemorated the 20th-anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred in America with a ceremony honoring those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Honors the Fallen on the 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Edward B. Mann IV, 18th Security Forces NCO in charge of Installation Security, renders a salute in tribute to five fallen first responders during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The 18th Wing remembers the victims, first responders and service members whose lives were lost due to the terrorist attacks that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Honors the Fallen on the 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11

U.S. Air Force Kadena Honor Guard Airmen stand in preparation to fire off a three volley rifle salute during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The 18th Wing held a ceremony to honor the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Honors the Fallen on the 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11

U.S. military veterans alongside members of Team Kadena render salutes during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. Team Kadena held the ceremony to remember the victims of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the first responders who came to their aid on that fateful day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Honors the Fallen on the 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11

Members of Team Kadena render salutes during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The 18th Wing held a ceremony to honor the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Honors the Fallen on the 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David S. Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, renders a salute during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The 18th Wing held a ceremony to honor the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Honors the Fallen on the 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Kadena Honor Guard present the colors during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. Members of the Kadena Air Force Base community commemorated the 20th-anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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