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18th Civil Engineer Squadron overcomes hostile environment in exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron maneuvers a grader plow during an airfield damage repair contingency exercise at the Silver Flag training site April 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen with the18th CES conducted training to enhance their readiness to persevere with continuous airfield repair operations in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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18th Civil Engineer Squadron overcomes hostile environment in exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct nighttime airfield damage repair training at the Silver Flag training site April 5, 2016, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES plays an integral role as a fast response repair force by reestablishing damaged runways in order to maintain aircraft combat and logistical capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Naha airmen train with Team Kadena firefighters

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircrews conduct aircraft barrier recovery training March 15, 2016, at Naha Air Base, Japan. The two units conducted flight line training to enhance readiness in the event of JASDF aircraft emergencies requiring Kadena Air Base support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Naha airmen train with Team Kadena firefighters

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 9th Wing members and U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct aircraft barrier recovery training March 15, 2016, at Naha Air Base, Japan. Bilateral training between the two nations enhanced unit interoperability should the need arise for Kadena Air Base to provide inflight emergency support for JASDF aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Naha airmen train with Team Kadena firefighters

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Walsh, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, conducts aircraft barrier recovery training with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter pilot assigned to the 9th Wing March 15, 2016, at Naha Air Base, Japan. USAF and JASDF partners overcame their language barriers by communicating through universal hand signals in compliance with North Atlantic Treaty Organization standardizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Naha airmen train with Team Kadena firefighters

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Master Sgt. Seiji Iwamoto, 9th Wing flight line boss, U.S. Air Force Koichiro Arakaki, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Mitsuo Yamaguchi, 18th CES fire training officer, discuss protocols for handing fire emergency situations March 15, 2016, at Naha Air Base, Japan. JASDF aircrews and 18th CES Firefighters conducted fire training to enhance interoperability in the event of inflight emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter pilot with the 44th Fighter Squadron holds steady while a peforming a aerial refueling procedure with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The inflight refueling exercise demonstrated the flying units' capability to engage in long-range, extended flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron fly in formation during an inflight refueling exercise, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. 44th FS pilots carry out contingency operations and provide around-the-clock theater security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron to begin an inflight refueling procedure, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The 44th FS and 909th ARS conducted an inflight refueling exercise to demonstrate how tanker support can extend and prolong flight operations for U.S. and coalition aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

Four U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron fly in formation, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The F-15C is an all-weather, highly maneuverable tactical fighter that enables the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter pilot with the 44th Fighter Squadron conducts an inflight refueling exercise with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. With around-the-clock tanker support, U.S. and coalition forces can conduct long-range air operations for an indefinite amount of time in order to carry out aerial support and theater security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. The 44th FS and 909th ARS conducted an inflight refueling exercise to demonstrate their capability for long-range flight operations with tanker support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 44th Fighter Squadron pulls away after completing inflight refueling, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. 44th FS pilots maintain 24-hour readiness to provide regional security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region night or day at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Team Kadena aircrews perform inflight refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Ballmer, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs an inflight refueling procedure, March 21, 2016, off the coast of Japan. Specially trained aircrews from the 909th ARS provide around-the-clock tanker support for U.S. and coalition forces, enabling asset and theater protection throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps engineer teams replace aircraft arresting gear

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Seabees and 18th Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance Airmen lift a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system out of a barrier shack on the flight line Feb. 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rodriguez and members of U.S. Every ten years, engineer teams perform an overhaul and replacement of the entire aircraft barrier arresting system, worth approximately $328,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps engineer teams replace aircraft arresting gear

U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Joshua McDonald, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Seabees construction man, grinds a concrete mounting platform during aircraft arresting gear maintenance on the flight line Feb. 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. McDonald ensured a level mounting surface for installation of a new BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps engineer teams replace aircraft arresting gear

U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Joshua McDonald, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Seabees construction man, secures a tug line to a fairlead beam on the flight line Feb. 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Seabees and barrier maintenance Airmen of the 18th Civil Engineer squadron overhauled the aircraft arresting barrier system as part of scheduled 10 year maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps engineer teams replace aircraft arresting gear

U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 secure chains to a fairlead beam on the flight line Feb. 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Seabees brought heavy equipment to the site in order to replace the aircraft arresting barrier system, which needs a complete overhaul every ten years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps engineer teams replace air craft arresting gear

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Flores, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production craftsman, U.S. Marine Corps Private 1st Class Byron Beason, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 expeditionary airfield service technician, and Airman 1st Class Austin Ohst, 18th CES electrical power production journeyman, unfasten bolts on a fairlead beam on the flight line Feb. 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Engineer teams overhaul aircraft arresting barrier equipment with new systems as part of a scheduled maintenance every ten years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Tim Manzer and Zach Harmon, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmasters, secure a cargo deck during a training exercise Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Manzer and Harmon participated in a 17th SOS simulation that tested the unit's ability to safely conduct a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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