Restoring the flow: 18th CES leads recovery operations after Typhoon Dolphin

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Romero, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuel System Maintenance crew lead, and Staff Sgt. Jabari Riley, 18th CES WFSM operations section lead, installed a water line clamp on a ruptured pipe to restore water service at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2026. The 18th CES keeps Kadena’s mission moving by maintaining critical infrastructure and restoring essential services during recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Arnet Tamayo)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Arnet Tamayo
VIRIN: 260808-F-KO634-1141.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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4

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1/250

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125

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