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18th AMDS welcomes new commander

Col. Frank Allara, 18th Medical Group commander, passes the 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron guidon to Col. John Cotton, 18th AMDS commander, during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2014. The passing of the guidon symbolizes Cotton accepting his new responsibilities as commander of the 18th AMDS. Cotton comes from Misawa Air Base, Japan, where he served as the 35th AMDS commander and chief of aerospace medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)

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18th MSG welcomes new commander

Members of the 18th Mission Support Group salute during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2014, during which Col. Debra Lovette took command of the group. The 18th MSG provides combat support for Pacific Air Forces' largest installation with 18th Wing and associate units, $6 billion in assets and more than 12,500 acres of land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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18th MSG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Debra Lovette, 18th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2014. Lovette comes from Washington, D.C., where she worked as the special assistant to the director of the joint staff for general and flag officer matters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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CMS NCO gets creative

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Corbitt, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics team leader, stains a piece of wood in preparation for engraving on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2014. Corbitt has been working with wood for about 15 years, and held a job remodeling homes before enlisting into the Air Force. He said working on creative, constructive projects is a relaxing hobby he has always enjoyed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)

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Kadena honors fallen comrades

Dennis Provencher, left, Okinawa Veterans of Foreign Wars post 9723 commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Frank Allara, 18th Medical Group commander, and Charles Cathey, Okinawa American Legion post 28 commander, salute a wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is now observed as a day to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that the nation may live free today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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Kadena honors fallen comrades

Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Jackeline Fountain gives a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. Fountain talked about the importance of remembering our fallen comrades and showing support on Memorial Day, not because it is a duty but because they deserve our remembrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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Kadena honors fallen comrades

U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy render a salute to the flag during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. More than a 100 service members, families and veterans attended the ceremony to remember those who lost their lives defending the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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Kadena honors fallen comrades

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard hoist the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. It is a tradition on Memorial Day for the U.S. Flag to be raised to the top of the staff and then lowered to the half-staff position, in remembrance of more than one million men and women who gave their lives in service of their country.

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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Carter, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment packs a drogue parachute while Staff Sgt. Marques Bones, 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment specialist inspects his work on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. Each parachute goes through up to seven in-process inspections, as well as a final quality control inspection to maintain safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, sews a water survival suit for pilots on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment can manufacture ejection seat covers, fix straps for bomb racks and sew together nearly any life support equipment aircraft crew members need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Sigler, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, checks the pressure of a twenty-man raft as Senior Airman Zachary Gribble, 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment specialist, inflates it to test for leaks and serviceability on Kadena Air Base, Japan May 21, 2014. The 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment maintains parachutes, life preservers, survival kits and life-sustaining equipment for more than 80 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

A member of the 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment references technical orders as he packs a drogue parachute on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The drogue parachute is designed to slow down and stabilize the ejection seat when in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Crawford, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, packs a back-style emergency parachute on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The parachute is stored on heavy aircraft such as MC-130P Combat Shadows for emergency evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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18th OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment understands the 'gravity' of parachutes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marques Bones, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, inspects parachute cords for an Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2014. The parachute is designed to provide safe escape at aircraft speeds from zero to 600 knots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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April 2014 Chief's Choice Award winner

(Center) Tech. Sgt. Tijuana S. Perry, 320th Special Tactics Squadron NCO in charge of Aviation Resource Management, is selected as Kadena's April 2014 Chief's Choice Award recipient. Among her accomplishments, Perry helped her squadron through an inspector general inspection, was the lead Sexual Assault Prevention and Response facilitator for her squadron during the 18th Wing's SAPR Down Day, and coached youth cheerleading. Each month, the Kadena Chiefs' Group recognizes individuals for outstanding professionalism, customs, courtesies, bearing, and or civic contributions to Team Kadena. By publicly recognizing these core leadership and followership attributes the Chiefs' Group reinforces the intrinsic value these attributes possess. (Courtesy photo)

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Defenders Challenge tests Airman skills

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gerardo Romo, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron storage and issue journeymen, fireman squats Airman 1st Class Jared Utsey, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron south side aircraft part store apprentice, during the Defenders Challenge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2014. The Defenders Challenge was only a portion of the 2014 National Police Week that included events such as a 24-hour vigil run, jail and bail fundraiser and a memorial to honor fallen military police members worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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Defenders Challenge tests Airman skills

Participants push ammo cans downhill during the 2014 Defenders Challenge in support of Police Week on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2014. This year's Defenders Challenge included members of various squadrons taking part in live ammunition firing and components of the United States Marine Corps physical fitness test, all of which test the physical and mental capability of the members in the law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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Defenders Challenge tests Airman skills

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard Anderson, 18th Security Forces Squadron venture flight member, fires an M-9 pistol at targets on the firing range of Kadena Air Base, Japan, during the Defenders Challenge, May 13, 2014. This year's Defenders Challenge included members of various squadrons taking part in live ammunition firing and components of the United States Marine Corps physical fitness test, all of which test the physical and mental capability of the members in the law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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Defenders Challenge tests Airman skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorri Lyons, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, fireman carries a teammate during the Defenders Challenge on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2014. The Defenders Challenge was only a portion of the 2014 National Police Week that included events such as a 24-hour vigil run, jail and bail fundraiser and a memorial to honor fallen military police members worldwide.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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733rd AMS honors fallen Port Dawgs

Lt. Col. Derek Stuart, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, leads a memorial run on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2014, honoring the 14 aerial transporters, also known as Port Dawgs, who have given their lives this past year. The memorial guidon was made out of old cargo straps and 550 paracords to represent the rigging that is needed for the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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