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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman Marqrell Ervin, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, shuts down the power cart being used during an operations check, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The power cart has allowed maintainers to perform necessary repairs and tests without the need to start the engines, saving the Air Force thousands of dollars each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Martel, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, signals to Senior Airman Adam Craig, 67th AMU avionics technician journeyman, that the power cart, used to supply power to the F15C Eagle during maintenance, is operating correctly, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Teamwork is a vital part of the operational checks the 67th AMU completes daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Martel, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, secures safety wire for a sniper pod on an F-15C Eagle, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The safety wire and attached pin ensure the sniper pod cannot be accidently jettisoned during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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Air traffic controllers keep eyes on skies 24/7

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Kow, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, advises an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot before takeoff, Nov. 30, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the largest combat wing in the Pacific with its abundance of air frames and missions. Kadena's air traffic controllers are responsible for providing air traffic control and operations at one of the busiest airfields in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Air traffic controllers keep eyes on skies 24/7

Air traffic controllers from the 18th Operations Support Squadron visually scan the Kadena flight line for safety risks in the ATC tower, Nov. 30, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air traffic controllers require extensive training so they can ensure the safety of flight operations for multiple airframes while minimizing delays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Air traffic controllers keep eyes on skies 24/7

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Beasley, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, monitors an outbound aircraft, Nov. 30, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ATC tower provides air traffic controllers the best view to ensure aircraft arrive and depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Hernandez, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron pilot, prepares for takeoff, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

Crew members from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron board an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system before takeoff, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With its surveillance and reconnaissance mission, the AWACS aircraft from the 961st AACS provides visibility of virtually everything in the air allowing Kadena and other Air Force assets to project superior force for any operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off from Kadena on a daily basis to help maintain strategic access and freedom of movement across all domains, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AWACS aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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E-3 Sentry launches from Kadena for the support of mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricardo Huerta, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AWACS aircraft provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO and other allied air defense forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015, while an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan is prepped for take-off. The squadrons are participating in the combat search and rescue exercise, Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

A U.S. Air Force pilot taxis an A-10 Thunderbolt II along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015. A-10s from the 25th Fighter Squadron participated in the combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacific Thunder brought together U.S. forces from the Air Force, Marines, and units from the Republic of Korea air force to practice air combat and CSAR by focusing on enhancing interoperability and combat readiness of the military alliance across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk takes off Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The helicopter is assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and maintained by members of the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Both squadrons along with other members of the Air Force, U.S. Marines, and the Republic of Korea Air Force are working together participating in the joint, combined combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 33rd RQS are at Osan from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participating in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. The U.S. Air Force, Marines, and the ROK Air Force are working together participating in the joint, combined combat search and rescue exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The helicopter from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and its crew are participating in Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacific Thunder replicates scenarios designed to train crews to execute and validate tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as integrate with combined air and command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk carrying members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 33rd RQS members are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and are participating in Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Kadena celebrates POW/MIA Recognition Day

Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron carry a POW/MIA flag from a 24-hour vigil run at the Marek Park track to a POW/MIA recognition breakfast held at the Officers' Club Sept. 18, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena honored service members who were prisoners of war or missing in action with a 24-hour vigil run. The run recognizes the sacrifices and contributions made by all veterans who have served our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Kadena celebrates POW/MIA Recognition Day

U.S. Air force Master Sgt. David Ibsen, 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat control, leads Airmen in a 24-hour vigil run at Marek Park Sept. 18, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 600 Team Kadena community members participated in the vigil run with the POW/MIA flag, keeping the flag moving for 24 hours straight in honor of American POWs and MIAs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Team Kadena honors National POW/MIA Recognition Day

The18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog team escorts the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag on the first lap of the run at Marek Park Sept. 17, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The flag will be continuously carried around the track by volunteers for the next 24 hours. Also during the run, the names of personnel who were POWs or MIAs, will be read by narrators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Team Kadena honors National POW/MIA Recognition Day

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Evilsizer, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads the military working dog team for the first lap of the run at Marek Park Sept. 17, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The run recognizes the sacrifices and contributions made by all veterans who have served our nation. Various groups and squadrons throughout the 18th Wing signed up for a designated time slot to run during the event in support of more than 70,000 personnel who were prisoner of war or missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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