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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mika Grosenik, 364th Training Squadron telecom instructor, oversees 374th Communications Squadron Airmen during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The certification course is only completed by experienced climbers, which gives them the ability to train other career fields with a climbing mission. A climbing certification allows Airmen to perform antenna installation and preventative maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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From the left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Donovan Gallier and Julian Dorion, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technicians, scale a tower during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The certification course is only completed by experienced climbers, which gives them the ability to train other career fields with a climbing mission. A climbing certification allows Airmen to perform antenna installation and preventative maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Dorion, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, ascends a tower during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The certification course is only completed by experienced climbers, which gives them the ability to train other career fields that have a climbing mission. A climbing certification allows Airmen to perform antenna installation and preventative maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andross Apolonio, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, descends a tower during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base Japan, March 19, 2024. The certification course is only completed by experienced climbers, which gives them the ability to train other career fields with a climbing mission. A climbing certification allows Airmen to perform antenna installation and preventative maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mika Grosenik, 364th Training Squadron telecom instructor, oversees 374th Communications Squadron Airmen during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The 374th CS cable and antenna shop maintains network infrastructure cables which power devices such as fiber optic cables, copper cables and antennas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Carlos Colon-Almodovar, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, rappels a tower during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The 374th CS Airmen assigned to the cable and antenna shop maintain network infrastructure cables which power devices such as fiber optic cables, copper cables and antennas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Dorion, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, adjusts a hook during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The 374th CS Airmen assigned to the cable and antenna shop maintain network infrastructure cables which power devices such as fiber optic cables, copper cables and antennas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mika Grosenik, 364th Training Squadron telecom instructor, oversees a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The certification course is only completed by experienced climbers, which gives them the ability to train other career fields with a climbing mission. A climbing certification allows Airmen to perform antenna installation and preventative maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Dorion, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, descends a tower during a tower climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024. The 374th CS Airmen assigned to the cable and antenna shop maintain network infrastructure cables which power devices such as fiber optic cables, copper cables and antennas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

Cable Dawgs elevate skills through climb training

Published April 17, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Samantha White
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --

Airmen from the 374th Communications Squadron completed a 40-hour climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19.

For all cable technicians, nicknamed cable dawgs, assigned to the cable and antenna shop, there is an annual climb training requirement. Only experienced climbers can complete the certification course, which gives them the ability to then train other career fields with a climbing mission.

Climbing is an important aspect of the communications career field as it allows them to perform antenna installation and preventative maintenance inspections around Yokota. The cable and antenna shop maintains network infrastructure cables that power devices such as fiber optic cables, copper cables, and antennas.