U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Garrett Bilbo, 909th Air Refueling Squadron commander, speaks with Valerie Insinna, Defense News reporter, while 1st Lt. Katy Blessing, 18th Wing Public Affairs media operations chief, t More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnny Brown, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, explains F-15 Eagle maintenance to local media members Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizatio More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits ready for pre-flight procedures Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS facilitates multiple exercises throughout Kadena More
U.S. Air Force KC-135 engine intake covers representing the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are attached to the aircraft Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th A More
A maintenance box belonging to the 67th Aircraft Maintenace Unit is shown Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft maintainers use the boxes to hold their tools and other gear during flightline operati More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Garrett Bilbo, 909th Air Refueling Squadron commander, responds to questions from Defense News reporter Jeff Martin Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS facilitates mul More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform routine F-15 Eagle maintenance Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The maintainers were interviewed by local media organizations wh More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gunner Moretz, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 crew chief, speaks to media Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS facilitates multiple exercises throughout Kaden More
An F-15 Eagle is prepped for a flight Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gunner Moretz, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 crew chief, explains parts of the KC-135 to local media members Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS facilitates More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gunner Moretz, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 crew chief, explains a KC-135 to local media members Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS facilitates multiple e More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gunner Moretz, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 crew chief, explains parts of a KC-135 Stratotanker to local media members Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits ready for pre-flight procedures Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS facilitates multiple exercises throu More
Valerie Insinna, Defense News reporter, interviews U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Allen, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight commander, while 1st. Lt. Katy Blessing, 18th Wing Public AFfairs media operations chief, takes n More
Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, performs a stand up report Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Forc More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Allen, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight commander, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour t More
Jef Martin, Defense News reporter, prepares to interview U.S. Air Force Capt. Brock McGehee, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, while 1st. Lt. Katy Blessing, 18th Wing Public Affairs media operations chief, takes not More
Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, prepares to interview U.S. Air Force Capt. Brock McGehee, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, while 1st. Lt. Katy Blessing, 18th Wing Public Affairs media operations chief, takes no More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Reid, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were inv More
Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, prepares to interview U.S. Air Force Capt. Brock McGehee, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the v More
Media representatives from Defense News and NHK Japan tour the flightline Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. (U. More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Allen, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight commander, walks toward an HH-60G Pavehawk before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has been stationed on the island of More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brock McGehee, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, is interviewed by NHK Japan media members Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons More
Jeff Martin, Defense news reporter, films an HH-60G Pavehawk while Tech. Sgt. Joseph Orellana, 18th Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, watches him before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More
The logo for the 44th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit is displayed on an intake cover on an F-15 Eagle Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Intake covers help protect the aircraft while waiti More
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is is prepped for a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, n More
Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, takes video of F-15 Eagles taking off Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. (U. More
Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare a HH-60G Pavehawk for flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, nig More
Media agencies from Defense News and NHK Japan take video Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force pho More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare for a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS plays a vital part in maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific Region More
Two HH-60G Pavehawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis go through final checks before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in diff More
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle takes off from the runway Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, More
An HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron watches his aircraft taxi away Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different More
Two HH-60G Pavehawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in differe More
Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, takes video of an F-15 Eagle taking off Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. ( More
Two HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in differen More
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron hovers above the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and emp More
Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing Public Affairs office watch an HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during a tour of the flightline Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations More
The propeller of a C-130J Hercules casts a shadow Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The C-130J Hercules' responsibilities take the aircraft far across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ben More
Members of the 18th Wing public affairs office monitor local media representatives Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th More
NHK Japan media members wait to interview a member of the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Feb.14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise More