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Never stop improving; Team Kadena conducts CPI Course

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Wize, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fuel and fire systems maintainer, briefs his team and commander about how the 18th CES can save money by working with the Defense Logistics Agency during a continuous process improvement course Nov. 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The CPI, often referred to as the Green Belt Course, is a program that instills knowledge, techniques and skills that help Airmen problem solve systems and processes in the workplace.

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U.S., South Korean alliance reinforced as Airmen train for wartime contingency

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Airmen empty concrete into a crater during a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair bilateral training exercise at Gwangju Air Base, R.O.K., Nov. 9, 2017. U.S. and R.O.K. Airmen trained together for a week to learn the new RADR process, preparing them for response to wartime contingencies, enhancing interoperability and building partnership capacity in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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Alaskan Jets Fly South for the Winter

U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor (AGRS) Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska, sit on the Nellis AFB, Nev., flightline Nov. 3, 2017. The 18th AGRS are currently TDY to Nellis in support of the USAF Weapons School’s F-16 Weapons Instructor Course.

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Southern Katipo underway in New Zealand

Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) T-6C Texan IIs taxi in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2017. The C-17, assigned to the 176th Airlift Wing from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is in New Zealand to move personnel and cargo and conduct airdrops as part of Exercise Southern Katipo 17, a multinational joint operations exercise hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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Yokota says farewell to the C-130H

Chief Master Sgt. Eric Evers, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, walks on a ramp as he marshals a C-130H Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2017. “It’s a symbol of what American Airmen can produce. It is well used, and the maintenance that has been performed on it for 43 years has enabled it to continue its missions in the hands of our brother’s and sister’s in the Air National Guard.” Said Evers when asked what the H-model means to him.

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The last tactical training mission

Crew members with the 36th Airlift Squadron communicate during a training mission near Mount. Fuji, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. This is the last active duty C-130H Hercules tactical training sortie.

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CP leads the way

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. Throughout the duration of the exercise, both teams of pilots conducted 27 sorties focusing on specialized training consisting of bilateral basic fighting maneuvers, air combat maneuvers, defensive counter air and suppression of enemy air defense.

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Vipers, Growlers integrate, enhance joint SEAD readiness

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, taxi and take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In addition to the 12 F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18Gs pilots, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew with the 13 and 14th Fighter Squadron, to enhance readiness and understanding of how the two airframes operate hand-in-hand during real-world missions. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a six-month Theater Security Package, which is designed to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Rain, sleet or snow, Misawa's bilateral weather flight will know

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trisha Briggs, left, a 35th Operations Squadron weather forecaster, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Yukari Okita, right, a 3rd Air Wing weather forecaster, view observations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2017. Observations are forecasts that check the weather into the near future.

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Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. service members of the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Japan, fuel a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle during exercise Tropic ACE Sept. 1, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency.

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Tropic ACE observers collaborate on fueling the future

Members from the U.S. Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force, observe and discuss fueling operations during exercise Tropic ACE Aug. 29, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tropic ACE was designed to exercise components of Pacific Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept of operations (CONOPS), a warfighting concept the command is operationalizing to ensure airpower resiliency.

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Aviation Subject Matter Exchange Unites U.S., Philippine Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manny Hinkle, right, 644th Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, provides a communications technology briefing to Philippine Air Force Brig. Gen. Antonio Ramon A. Lim, center, 5th Fighter Wing commander, during a bilateral air contingent exchange August 16, 2017, at Clark Air Base, Pampangas, Philippines. The exchange provided opportunities for leaders and specialized technicians across both Air Forces to identify specific operational functions that can benefit from their combined attention.

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Through the fire and the flames

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters conduct live fire training annually with 18th CES firefighters to help maintain readiness for Team Kadena and Okinawa in case of emergencies.

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Team Kadena fuels joint operations training for Army, Marines

U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jimmy Kafer, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, briefs participants during a battalion collective training exercise July 31, 2017, in Okinawa, Japan. The exercise included the USAABJ, stationed at Camp Zama, Japan, and the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) stationed at Torii Station, Japan, involving cargo sling loading and parachute jump training.

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VCJCS Nomination Hearing

U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 18, 2017. The hearing was held to consider Gen. Selva’s reappointment to the grade of general and as the Vice Chairman. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)

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USFJ hosts bilateral SEL Symposium

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, United States Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force command CMSgt, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Toshiaki Miyamae, Joint Staff senior enlisted adviser to the chief of staff, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, listen to opening remarks during the bilateral Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) Symposium at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The symposium was a two-day event in which SELs between U.S. and Japan discuss various enlisted leadership development programs.

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Shoguns change commad: Brig. Gen. Cunningham assumes command of 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, salutes Shogun Airmen during the 18th Wing change of command July 10, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Martinez presided over the ceremony, transferring command from Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish to Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham.

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Intelligence driving operations at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 intelligence analyst points out locations on a map of Central Queensland in Australia to a U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer, as the analysts build the intelligence picture for the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017 at Rockhampton, Australia. Aside from service components working with the Australian military, the exercise also provided an opportunity for U.S. forces to integrate intelligence systems and share tactics, trainings and procedures with other U.S. services.

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted a FARP operation alongside Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Wing, enhancing joint operations.

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Cloudy with a chance of jets

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Ohara, a 35th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, briefs Royal Danish Army Capt. Andreas Otterstoem, a 116th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, on the weather forecast for the day during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2017. Along with the Republic of Korea, Misawa's weather Airmen briefed other nations including the Royal Thai Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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