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18th OSS keeps aircraft safe during typhoon season

Shane Anderson, 18th Maintenance Group Air Force Engineering and Technical Services member, and Tech. Sgt. Hector Schunior, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft electrical and environmental technician, troubleshoot a generator of an E-3 Sentry Air Warning and Control System aircraft on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2013. During inclement weather, one of the two E-3 Sentry aircraft on island must be evacuated in order to protect the jet. The other AWACS aircraft is put in a hangar, unless the weather is forecasted to cause significant damage to the hangar, in which case the second aircraft will evacuate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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18th OSS keeps aircraft safe during typhoon season

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Hector Schunior, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft electrical and environmental technician, troubleshoots the generator of an E-3 Sentry Air Warning and Control System aircraft on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2013. The E-3 Sentry must be evacuated early because if not, once there are high crosswinds and water on the runway, the jet cannot take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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18th OSS keeps aircraft safe during typhoon season

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Craymer, 18th Operations Support Squadron pilot and wing scheduler, reviews flight plans on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24, 2013. Craymer is in charge of scheduling flying hours for more than six flying units assigned to Kadena, and provides guidance when aircraft must evacuate due to the position of a typhoon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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18th OSS maintains critcal aircrew equipment

Senior Airman Jessica Walsh, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, uses a combined aircrew system tester to inflate an advance technology anti-g system on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. Working on more than 15 aircrew members equipment per week, members of the 18th OSS aircrew equipment shop maintain helmets, joint helmeted mounted cueing systems, harness', survival vests, advance technology anti-gravity systems, gravity suits, night vision goggles and chemical gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James/Released)
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18th OSS maintains critcal aircrew equipment

Airman 1st Class Antonio Rivera-Thomas, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, reassembles a mask breathing unit for a joint helmeted mounted cueing system on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. Working on more than 15 aircrew members equipment per week, members of the 18th OSS aircrew equipment shop maintain helmets, joint helmeted mounted cueing systems, harness', survival vests, advance technology anti-gravity systems, gravity suits, night vision goggles and chemical gear.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James/Released)
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18th OSS maintains critcal aircrew equipment

Senior Airman Christina Leonard, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, works on a pilot's helmet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. The mission of the 18th OSS aircrew flight is to maintain all life saving equipment for all aircrew assigned to the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James/Released)
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18th OSS maintains critcal aircrew equipment

Members of the 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop work on joint helmeted mounted cueing systems, display units, breathing hoses, and helmets on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2014. The mission of the 18th OSS aircrew flight is to maintain all life saving equipment for all aircrew assigned to the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James/Released)
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18th OSS Predicts the Unpredictable

A weather radar gathers information for weather operations forecasters assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2024. The weather flight mitigates environmental threats through the integration of every phase of operations planning and execution, maximizing windows of opportunity, and minimizing risk to personnel and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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18th OSS provides vital support

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicole Mather, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, shows Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Col. Koichiro Kaji, defense advisor, and Shinji Yamamoto, a member of the Japanese Ministry of Defense, a safety harness used by fighter pilots during a life support demonstration on Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2013. The demonstration was part of a week-long Aviation Training Relocation Program, which focused on interoperability and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobs)
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18th OSS provides vital support

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicole Mather, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, helps Seiji Funamoto, a member of the Japanese Ministry of Defense, put on a joint helmeted mounted cueing system helmet during a life support demonstration on Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2013. As part of a week-long Aviation Training Relocation Program, members of Team Kadena held several demonstrations to promote interoperability between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobs)
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18th OSS provides vital support

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicole Mather, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, helps Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Col. Koichiro Kaji, defense advisor, put on a HGU-55P helmet during a life support demonstration on Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2013. As part of a week-long Aviation Training Relocation Program, members of Team Kadena held several demonstrations to promote interoperability between the two countries. Mather explained the difference between the two helmets that pilots use when they fly and how vital they are to keeping the pilots mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobs)
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18th OSS remembers fallen pilot, rededicates building

The Cardin Hall dedication plaque sits refurbished near Bldg. 3382 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2013. The 18th Operations Support Squadron rededicated the building Dec. 20 as a remembrance and renewed commitment to honor the sacrifices of Capt. Edwin Cardin, who perished during a mid-air collision in 1982. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)
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18th OSS remembers fallen pilot, rededicates building

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Pekarek, 18th Operations Support Squadron commander, gives closing remarks during a rededication ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2013. The building was dedicated in honor of Cardin in 1983 after he perished in a mid-air collision during a training exercise. The building was dedicated in his memory to honor the sacrifices made by those fighting for freedom in both peace and war time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)
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18th OSS remembers fallen pilot, rededicates building

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kristin Dobson, 18th Operations Support Squadron, delivers a squadron history speech during the Cardin Hall rededication ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2013. Cardin Hall was dedicated June 16, 1983 in honor of Capt. Edwin Cardin who lost his life during a training mission in 1982. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)
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18th OSS remembers fallen pilot, rededicates building

Memorabilia of Capt. Edwin Cardin, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, are displayed on the walls of the 18th Operations Support Squadron building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2013. The 18th OSS rededicated the building Dec. 20 as a remembrance and renewed commitment to honor the sacrifices of Capt. Edwin Cardin, who perished during a mid-air collision in 1982. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)
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18th OSS weather flight ensures mission, recreational safety

An 18th Operations Support Squadron weather technician, demonstrates how to plot the path of a typhoon on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2015. During typhoon season, 18th OSS weather flight personnel monitor all storm activity in the Pacific theater in order to alert Kadena personnel and their families of any potential typhoons that could affect Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)
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18th OSS weather flight ensures mission, recreational safety

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Judd Porter, 18th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of airfield services, compiles a flight briefing for outbound Airmen on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2015. Personnel from the 18th OSS weather flight conduct briefings before each flying mission in order to inform pilots of the expected wind speed, visibility, weather conditions and cloud levels at the time and location at which they plan to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)
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18th OSS weather flight ensures mission, recreational safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hailey Thompson, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather technician, meters weather conditions on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2015. In the event of an automated weather sensor malfunctioning, 18th OSS weather flight personnel use handheld meters in order to provide accurate weather updates every eight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)
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18th OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, passes the 18th Operations Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Paul Townsend, 18th OSS commander, during a change of command ceremony, May 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th OSS supports air superiority, radar surveillance, airborne refueling, airlift and air rescue forces for Pacific Command operational plans and headquarters-directed contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Milohnic, 18th Operations Group commander, passes the 18th Operations Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Jack Arthaud, 18th OSS commander, during the 18th OSS change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 20, 2014. Arthaud served as the Director of Operations here before taking command. The 18th OSS supports air superiority, radar surveillance, airborne refueling, airlift and air rescue forces for Pacific Command operational plans and headquarters-directed contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)
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