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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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18th PMEL

Staff Sgt. Matthew Hudgins calibrates a signal generator use for wave form generation and analysis at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2007. The precision measurement equipment laboratory performs and manages repair, calibration, and modification of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment standards and automatic test equipment. Sergeant Atkinson is assigned to the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sheila deVera)
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18th PMEL

Master Sgt. Robert Bukantas (left) inspects a jet engine analyzer while Senior Airman Andrew Utter looks on at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2007. The precision measurement equipment laboratory performs and manages repair, calibration, and modification of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment standards and automatic test equipment. Both Airmen are assigned to the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sheila deVera)
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18th PMEL

Staff Sgt. Christopher Corbine calibrates an alignment collimator making sure that the bore sight of the aircraft is aligned at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2007. The precision measurement equipment laboratory performs and manages repair, calibration, and modification of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment standards and automatic test equipment. Sergeant Corbine is assigned to the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sheila deVera)
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18th Security Forces Bilateral Exchange

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Drawdy, a combat arms training and maintenance instructor assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, teaches Takashi Okuzako, a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, how to load a M249 as part of a bilateral exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2019. The program allows the Airmen and JASDF members to work together while strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance in order to secure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)
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18th Security Forces Bilateral Exchange

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Alexander, the NCO in charge of the armory assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, teaches Takashi Okuzako, a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, how to load a Remington M-870 as part of a bilateral exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2019. The program allows the Airmen and JASDF members to work together and learn from each other's daily operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)
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18th Security Forces hosts atypical retirement, honors service

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kathy Jordan, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents Staff Sgt. Codi Carter, 18th SFS military working dog trainer, and her newly adopted MWD, Shara, a MWD Certificate of Meritorious Service during the MWD retirement ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2013. MWD Shara performed nearly 16,000 detector sweeps during her service. Carter is Shara’s 10th and final handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th Security Forces hosts atypical retirement, honors service

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kathy Jordan, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents Staff Sgt. Patrick Thomas, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his newly adopted MWD, Missa, a MWD Certificate of Meritorious Service during the MWD retirement ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2013. The four retiring MWDs, Missa, Shara, Nemo and Zina, performed nearly 60,000 detector sweeps collectively throughout their Air Force services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th Security Forces hosts atypical retirement, honors service

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Codi Carter, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, stands with retiring MWD Shara during a MWD retirement ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2013. During the retirement, four Air Force MWDs, Missa, Shara, Nemo and Zina, were retired and adopted by their final handlers after numerous years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th Security Forces hosts atypical retirement, honors service

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Zina and her handler, Staff Sgt. April Martinez, perform a training search of a building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2013. Zina, along with three other MWDs who retired from the Air Force June 13, conducted nearly 60,000 detector sweeps collectively throughout their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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18th Security Forces hosts atypical retirement, honors service

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Zina rests on a set of aircraft stairs following a training search of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft on the Kadena Air Base, Japan, flightline May 16, 2013. Zina is one of four MWDs who retired from the Air Force June 13. During her service, Zina alone has conducted 16,300 detector sweeps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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