18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Nunez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron flight programs noncommissioned officer in charge, explains the use of a portable flight line battery to Japan Air Self-Defense Force military members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS holds frequent bilateral training exercises with JASDF counterparts to build stronger partnerships and maintain a constant level of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Nunez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron flight programs noncommissioned officer in charge, shows the inner workings of a portable flight line battery to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Master Sgt. Hideyuki Kinjo, Periodic Maintenance Squadron, Staff, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS holds frequent bilateral training exercises with JASDF counterparts to build stronger partnerships and maintain a constant level of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jewell Ramos, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron south aerospace ground equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Masanaru Takahashi South Western Air Defence Force Operation Section Staff, how a flight line portable battery works at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS holds frequent bilateral training exercises with JASDF counterparts to build stronger partnerships and maintain a constant level of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members discuss emergency situations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS provides maintenance services for Kadena F-15C/D Eagles, KC-135 Stratotankers, HH-60G Pave Hawks and other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jewell Ramos, center, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron south aerospace ground equipment noncommissioned officer in charge speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Masanaru Takahashi, South Western Air Defence Force Operation Section, Staff on 18th EMS daily training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The two organizations came together during training to share techniques and solutions to the environmental challenges they both face in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

18 EMS train with JASDF

U.S. Air Force 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members discuss emergency situations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2023. The 18th EMS provides maintenance services for multiple aircraft including Kadena F-15C/D Eagles, KC-135 Stratotankers, HH-60G Pave Hawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus) (missing the why) what is the name of this event

18 EMS train with JASDF

Published Oct. 20, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Edward W. Yankus
18th Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members meet at Kadena Air Base. The two organizations came together during training to share techniques and solutions to the environmental challenges they both face in Okinawa.