Rescue Fest 2011

Senior Airman Isaac Meese, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, helps a child into a rock-climbing harness at the second-annual Rescue Fest held at Kadena’s 31st RQS, Feb. 26. Rescue Fest hosted an indoor rock wall, numerous weapons and equipment displays, a parachute simulator, and live-action rescue simulations. The event also hosted a mini-survival camp where children could learn to apply camouflage face paint, build survival shelters and even eat live crickets to demonstrate the mission and capabilities of Air Force pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)

Rescue Fest 2011

The 31st Rescue Squadron hosted its second-annual Rescue Fest at the 31st Rescue Squadron, Feb. 26. The event showcased the rescue squadron’s mission to military members and their families by allowing guests to climb the 40-foot rock wall, learn to signal aircraft, and view demonstrations such as vehicle extraction and a high-angle rope rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)

Strengthening Japanese and U.S. friendships through exercise

U.S. Air Force members of the 35th Medical Group and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department, work together to stabilize two (simulated) injured Airmen for transportation to a local hospital during a Misawa City major accident exercise Feb. 23, 2011, Misawa City, Japan. Stabilizing accident victims is important to help prevent further injuries on the ride to the hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield/Released)

Strengthening Japanese and U.S. friendships through exercise

Elaine Ortiz-Harrison, left, 35th Medical Group volunteer make-up artist, applies moulage to Ueno Takashi, a Japanese volunteer for a Misawa City major accident exercise Feb. 23, 2011, Misawa City, Japan. Moulage is a make-up technique used to create realistic injuries on exercise victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield/Released)

JASDF NCO exchange program offers job insight

Staff Sgt. Naoki Yamane, a Japanese Air Self Defense Force food service specialist, assists Staff Sgt. Talandra Woods, non-commissioned officer in charge of the Johnson Dining Facility, with helping a customer. Sergeant Yamane came to Kadena to participate in an NCO exchange program that gave both Japanese and American Airmen insight into how their counterparts operate. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)

Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award

Mr. Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force and Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, present the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award to Dave Carey, president and chief executive officer of Outrigger Enterprises Group during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4. This is the highest honorary civilian award the Secretary of the Air Force may grant to a private citizen for his support of Airmen and their families. (Courtesy photo)