Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 02.18.2025
Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, enters an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Merritt conducts maintenance on highly complex RC-135 systems to guarantee the quality and fidelity of the signals it receives, providing tailored intelligence capabilities to the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 02.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, installs a solid-state drive into an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Merritt conducts maintenance on highly complex RC-135 systems to guarantee the quality and fidelity of the signals it receives, providing tailored intelligence capabilities to the......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 02.18.2025
Air Force Airman Matthew Eley, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, prepares to marshal an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The U.S. Air Force deploys cutting edge capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 02.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron remove an external power cart cord from an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 02.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron monitor an RC-135 Rivet Joint’s engines before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Airmen examined the deeper sections of the engine and verified that all the blades are rotating properly before a flight to ensure the safety and the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 02.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron conduct a foreign object debris walk prior to an RC-135 Rivet Joint flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The FOD walk is critical to ensuring no object, particle, substance, debris or agent from the event could create a hazard to aircraft, equipment, cargo or personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo | 18th Wing | 02.18.2025
A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region to signify a continued commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)...
Photo by Naoto Anazawa | 18th Wing | 02.03.2022
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travis Yonts, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron commander's support staff from Massillon, Ohio was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Airman of the Week program is an opportunity for outstanding Airmen to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these young leaders to their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)...
