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Kadena emergency responders tested in active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Rhodes, a lab technician with the 18th Dental Squadron applies moulage makeup to a simulated gunshot wound victim, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, before an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016. In a push to better prepare the 18th Wing’s Airmen, recent exercises have given Airmen here little to no warning before unfolding into often gruesome or stressful circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Kadena emergency responders tested in active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force emergency responders carry a simulated casualty using a litter, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, during an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016. During the scenario, a lone simulated gunman invaded the 18th Wing Legal Office and fought against 18th Security Forces Squadron emergency responders. The exercise provided a sense of realism and better prepared the responders for future real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Kadena emergency responders tested in active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force emergency responders treat a simulated casualty, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, during an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016. The scenario acted as a training tool for participants, giving them insight into a potential real-world active shooter situation in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Kadena boasts two squadrons of F-15s – the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons. Each squadron has claimed the coveted Raytheon Trophy as the best fighter squadron in the Air Force on multiple occasions since they were formed 75 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Lawrence, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs engine oil checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker following its flight in support of Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air Force maintainers are the backbone for providing the force with highly capable aircraft capable of supporting and defending allies all around the globe. Without the diligence of the 909th AMU, the quickly aging aircraft would be unable to support the mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft designed to provide air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack capabilities as a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The 18th AGRS, stationed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, recently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for joint and bilateral training to bolster mission readiness in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Hortman, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The KC-135 has provided the ability to project forces anywhere in the world since it first entered the service in 1957. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Thompson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, scans the horizon for other aircraft during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The 909th ARS, which is charged with supplying fuel to other aircraft in flight, delivered a total of 1.3 million pounds of fuel to more than 130 aircraft during the large force exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies in support of Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The 18th AGRS, which opened Aug. 24, 2007, provides challenging, yet realistic threat replication training in order to prepare Air Force, joint and allied aircrews for potential aerial combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, links up with a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. During the large force exercise, the 909th ARS refueled a total of 132 aircraft to include 65 F-15 Eagles, 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons, 32 F-22 Raptors and one E-3 Sentry, as well as 20 U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainers from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thanks to the maintainers at the 909th AMU, the 909th Air Refueling Squadron was able to generate 15 KC-135 sorties with a 100-percent mission success rate for the large force exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron adjusts the aircraft’s engine throttles before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016. Forceful Tiger is an annual large force exercise designed to demonstrate the U.S. military’s combat capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Kadena celebrates holidays with Tinsel Town

American singer-performer John Legend performs Dec. 12, 2015 during Tinsel Town at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tinsel Town is Kadena's annual holiday celebration offering meet-and-greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, food and free entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Kadena celebrates holidays with Tinsel Town

Airman 1st Class Barry Fernandez and Senior Airman Cuong Pham, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operators, dress as an elf and reindeer Dec. 12, 2015 at Tinsel Town at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Volunteers from Kadena dressed as holiday icons to greet children and their families during Tinsel Town. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Kadena celebrates holidays with Tinsel Town

Kadena's Christmas tree is illuminated during the tree-lighting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec.12, 2015. The tree lighting is an annual tradition performed during Tinsel Town and is hosted by members of Kadena dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Okinawa Outreach brings Christmas cheer to local children

U.S. Air Force volunteers pose for a photo with children and staff from the Midori School-Age Program during a visit, Dec. 10, 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. Fourteen volunteers from Kadena’s Top 3 and the 18th Communications Squadron brought a little Christmas cheer when they visited the SAP. Okinawa Outreach is a community service-oriented program designed to aid the local community while allowing Americans and Okinawans to exchange cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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Okinawa Outreach brings Christmas cheer to local children

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Darren Dalton, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, places his Santa Claus costume hat on a child at the Midori School-Age Program during a volunteer visit, Dec. 10, 2015, in Okinawa City, Japan. Fourteen volunteers from Kadena’s Top 3 and the 18th Communications Squadron brought a little Christmas cheer when they visited the SAP. This gave the kids the opportunity to indulge in American Christmas customs by decorating cookies and meeting Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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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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